This is the 4th year that I have used the TPRS Storytelling novel, Esperanza (Carol Gaab) with Spanish III as the first novel of the year. Although it may sound ridiculous, I am loving this novel more than ever! However, the … Continue reading
So many people have been acknowledging the tremendous benefits and relevance of teaching with novels and CI, that there is no need for me to say more….other than I am 100% convinced that, for me, this is the way to … Continue reading
It has been a whirlwind of a fall! It is difficult, on one hand, to believe that I have not been able to blog since August. On the other hand, it seems like August was just last week! I continue … Continue reading
School starts in just a few days. For the first time, I’m going to be starting the school year with the novel Esperanza by Carol Gaab. There are some superb lesson plans and activities that have been developed by Martina … Continue reading
We are beginning Bianca Nieves y los Siete Toritos by Carrie Toth very soon. It will be my second time using it and there are AWESOME resources out there for it. Check out Kara Jacobs, Carrie Toth, Cindy Hitz, Allison Weinhold, … Continue reading
WOW!!! This is year 38 for me…….and it still feels brand new! This will be my eighth full year without a specific textbook, and my fifth “full on” CI intentional year (I was transitioning for several years from the grammar … Continue reading
I have written extensively about using music in my classroom, especially the past two years. More infrequently I may write a post about student projects or PBT’s. However, today, day 5 of summer break, I started thinking about the past … Continue reading
I have written so many times about music and my teaching. I literally have been using music in my classes for the past 37 years! Yes, I know, I’m ancient. What doesn’t ever get ancient is the music. This … Continue reading
There are so many wise and wonderful blogs out there adding activities to the ever growing selection of TPRS/CI novels, and I benefit from each and every one of them. I so appreciate the tremendous sharing that goes on in … Continue reading
Hello blog world! School is finally over for the year here in Maryland. I believe it is the latest we have been in session in as long as I can remember. The end of the year was a roller coaster … Continue reading
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