Send me a message! OOHHHH EMMMM GEEEEE! I'm so excited to share my FAVORITE Classroom Jobs with you today! Here's the people and links mentioned in this episode! This episode is inspired by John Sifert who joined our Familia Loca PLC in August to present on Classroom jobs and completely transformed my classroom because of it! Want to join La Familia Loca PLC and transform YOUR career!? Click here to learn more and join the waitlist! Here's the blog I wrote on Class jobs! If you'd like to learn a...
Nov 02, 2022•13 min•Ep. 26
Send me a message! Join me in this challenge! I can't wait to hear how it positively impacts you! 💜 Here's the blog on positive phone calls so you can read some scripts of how to keep them short and sweet! Let's connect! Connect with me: My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store This episode is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts! Subscribe so you're notified of new episodes! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC...
Oct 26, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send me a message! This is the final episode in the three-part podcast series on cultivating a culture of risk taking in your world language classroom! I will be bringing it all together in this episode as we talk about teaching our students how to circumlocute! I am SO excited! Here are the various links and resources I mentioned in this podcast: Brain Breaks High Fives Brain Breaks Brain Bursts Circumlocution posters in Spanish from Teacher's Discovery Circumlocution posters in French from Tea...
Oct 18, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send me a message! Short and sweet and to the point. Here's a link to John Bracey's website who I mentioned during this podcast! Let's connect! Connect with me: My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Sign up for weekly inspiration to your inbox!! This episode is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts! Subscribe so you're notified of new episodes! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC...
Oct 11, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send me a message! I am super stoked to bring you this three part podcast series on how to cultivate a culture of risk taking in your classroom! It is going to be awesome! These are the links/resources I mentioned in this episode: Brain Break- Hachi Pachi Grant Boulanger - Rejoinders La Maestra Loca Rejoinders in Spanish La Maestra Loca Rejoinders in French Emily Meador- St. Andrew's School Blog Class Points Management System Blog Silent Communicators Thank you for listening and supporting me! M...
Oct 02, 2022•16 min•Ep. 22
Send me a message! I am so excited to share how I've been engaging my students in rich conversations this Latinx Heritage Month! These are the various accounts and individuals I mentioned during this episode: Françoise Thenoux - @thewokespanishteacher - Her course Brave Spaces is wonderful @tlacaeleloficial on Instagram It was there I found this video made by Cycling Atlas on YouTube @projectpulso @freddytravel @greatbigstory @ajplusespanol Here is my blog on Selfie Brain Breaks ! I can't wait t...
Sep 28, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send me a message! I was NOT at ALL excited about this "recommendation" that was given to me by my instructional coach a few years ago but it honestly did transform my classroom! I hope that you find it useful and that your students find it empowering! My Instagram video on Pop-Up Theory Instagram Slowing Down post Kagan Cooperative Learning Connect with me: My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Sign up for weekly inspiration to your inbox!! This episode is available on Spotify...
Sep 20, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send me a message! Excited to share my FAVE way to do sub plans with you this week! Here is an example of one of these "recorded lessons" (LOTS OF ENGLISH) because it is the start of the year. They did Classroom Jobs last week! Here is another example. (using SnapChat) You can read a blog about this here. One more for you I think I'll be recording more "stories" that would be usable by other Spanish teachers this year so stay tuned and subscribe to my YouTube channel! This is Dreaming Spanish wh...
Sep 13, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send me a message! Sharing the Brain Breaks I prioritize at the beginning of the year. These are great for: Building Community Structuring systems and routines ESSENTIAL for Classroom Management Whether you teach Elementary, Middle or High School I think you'll LOVE them! Uno, Dos, Tres, ¡Dale! - Read the Blog here! The importance of MODELING EVERYTHING - Instagram REEL with Caption Variation with your feet! - Read the Blog + watch the videos here! Blog on Voice levels Serpientes- (Train in this...
Sep 06, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send me a message! Listen til the very end for a Blooper... 😩🤪 Spoiler alert... I recorded this at the very end of a VERY long Monday and I'm exhausted but couldn't wait another minute to get you the second half of this Deskless Classroom Podcast! LOTS of links and references to other folx were shared in this episode and you can find them all below! Happy Listening! Andrea , Positively Win Big, who validated teachers' feelings about desk-less teaching Listen to Podcast episode 3 for hacks on s...
Aug 30, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send me a message! YAAAASSSSSSS! DO IT! In this episode I tell you ALL the reasons I LOVE being a teacher in a deskless classroom! I will be recording a part two to this episode soon to go over the logistics, talk about admin and parent buy in, and MORE! 💜 If you know someone who needs to hear this episode, SEND IT to them and let me PREACH to them too! 🙌🏼 Dawn Noble's Instagram Connect with me: My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Sign up for weekly inspiration to your inb...
Aug 23, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send me a message! I can't wait to share this activity with you! Shout out to Tami, Barbara and Sra. Garcia for sharing with me! Click here to watch the original TikTok by Mrs. Garcia (I said Gonzales in the podcast but her name is Garcia. I apologize!) The doors to my PL Community, La Familia Loca, are open this week! If you'd like to transform your school year and receive year round support, inspiration, and resources, within a community of individuals who really "get it" then this is the PLC ...
Aug 17, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send me a message! Set some boundaries with me! Here is a link to the Instagram LIVE on Boundaries I did! Here is the link to my YouTube video on Boundaries ! Here is the link to the Enneagram Test ! I'm a three, Paul is a 9! What number are you!?! Don't forget if you set some boundaries, tag me on Instagram . Connect with me: My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store This episode is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts! Subscribe so you're notified of new episodes! Let's Connec...
Aug 09, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send me a message! I am SO excited to give you a little PREVIEW of the dynamite I'll be sharing this Sunday in my FREE workshop: Setting the Stage: Solid Strategies for Starting Strong! To Register and save your spot, click here! I'd love to see you! I have resources for everyone attending LIVE! To learn more about how to set goals and build norms WITH your students, click here! There's a free resource built into the blog too! Here is a blog on Hachi Pachi! Here is a video of Hachi Pachi in acti...
Aug 09, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send me a message! My very first guest interview on the podcast! I am so thrilled that Profesora Delgadillo could join me today for this super special episode all about how we use music in our classes to infuse JOY, create movement and magical moments, and ultimately INSPIRE our students! There was SO much gold shared in this session! The links mentioned are listed below! Espejeando Unit La Maestra Loca's Spotify Playlists Instagram video of Bertha's Fave activity At the end of the episode we an...
Jul 31, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send me a message! STOKED for this episode! I just found out I'll be transitioning into a new roll this year at a new school, and I am SO excited! Transitions can be overwhelming and challenging, but they're also opportunities for new beginnings and fresh starts! In this episode, I'll give you THREE 🔥🔥🔥 tips for transitioning into this new year! Blog on Reflections and being UNAPOLOGETICALLY AND AUTHENTICALLY YOU! Join the #SunSationalSummer2022 challenge ! Wait wait!! 😉 Before you go, Join ...
Jul 25, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send me a message! YAAAASSS! Checking in! Have you been lavishing your delicious summer?!?! Do you need some more ideas on how to add spontaneity, joy, and FUN to your summer days!? I've got you covered!!! Join the #SunSationalSummer2022 challenge! More than 300 teachers across the world joined us last year and I can't wait to see how you're prioritizing YOURSELF! Whether you're on social media or not, you can grab this FREE resource with activity ideas in my recent blog post here: SunSationalSu...
Jul 18, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send me a message! Let's talk about being more INTENTIONAL during this conference season! Last episode, I told you about the various conferences I would be attending... THIS episode I want to talk to you about how to MAXIMIZE your learning experiences and create a plan for implementation for this fall! First and foremost, grab my FREE resource which includes observation pages for both language labs and workshops! The guiding questions will help you be more intentional in the way you observe and ...
Jul 04, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send me a message! Oh my gosh! I am so freaking excited about connecting with you this summer! In this episode, I share the various places you can find me conferencing, presenting at workshops, and ready to learn and grow with you this summer! First, come join me in the clouds in this conference that is for teachers by teachers (I'm actually one of the four teachers who helped organize this, and I am so proud of what this conference has become!) Conference in the Cloud : https://express-fluency....
Jun 15, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send me a message! I'm so glad you're here because there is so much juicy goodness in this episode to share with you. Hint. Hint. It's only juicy goodness if you take it to heart and actually implement the amazing things I'm about to share! 😉 Here are the links for the highly engaging brain break I shared called This or That! The first is a link to a blog I wrote about it in the middle of the pandemic! Blog about Rest Brain Breaks Part 24: This or That Here is a link to Morgan Bennett's Instagr...
Jun 08, 2022•15 min•Ep. 7
Send me a message! Join La Maestra Loca as she answers questions from her social media community. Are you struggling with knowing what phrases should be matched with a gesture? Don't know what to do when a student won't stop moving? She answers these questions and more. You'll also learn more about TPR, self-care, and Brain Breaks. Don't forget to check out the links below. Show notes: Dr. Liam Printer's Website Total Physical Response in First Year Spanish (2nd Edition) (Spanish Edition) Instru...
Mar 25, 2022•30 min•Ep. 6
Send me a message! Show notes: Afroeducator episode 8 on Teacher Burn Out Moving through March- Free PD for strategies to increase engagement in March Connect with me: Join my mail list for Inspiration sent to your inbox! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store This episode is available on Spotify , Google Podcasts, and Apple podcasts! Subscribe so you're notified of new episodes! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC...
Mar 02, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send me a message! In this episode, I share three of my FAVORITE low/no prep GAMES for your World Language Classroom! Games for those days where you just "can't even!" If you love this episode, make sure to pass it on to someone else who'd benefit, because let's be real! We ALL "can't even" right now! 💜 Episode 4 Show notes and resources: Blog about Backwards Charades Video of us playing Backwards Charades Reel with short written and visual description of game Black History Black Futures - Proj...
Feb 16, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send me a message! This episode is available on Spotify , Google Podcasts, and Apple podcasts! Subscribe so you're notified of new episodes! SHOW NOTES: Brain Break: 7DeadlyCheeses original Reel on Instagram Spanish students in Maestra's Class playing (Instagram Reel) Students playing in Maestra's class (YouTube video) Blog that goes into more detail about the Don't Flinch Brain Break! People I follow for videos of students doing Comprehension based activities and Brain Breaks: Nelann Taylor on ...
Jan 11, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send me a message! In this episode I talk you through the ins and outs of Free Voluntary Reading. I talk to you about how important it is to make sure the texts you have available are comprehensible as well as when, how, and in what way to introduce FVR in your classes. I also talk about what mistakes to avoid and what you should do during reading. This podcast episode is FULL of gold, and yes, I threw in a Brain Break at the end too! This episode is available on Spotify , Google Podcasts, and A...
Dec 29, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send me a message! SHOW NOTES: Click here to follow @kaylandlamar on Instagram Click here to access the Breathing Brain Break resource for free! Click here to connect with me on Instagram! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC...
Nov 26, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
