** This blog post was co-written with my AMAZING sister, Dr. Gaile Stephens, who is a Music Education Professor at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. (I went to a trained professional.) Songs are fun, authentic and great for any foreign language classroom. As a new teacher I would hear a song and think, "I WANT … Continue reading How do I teach a song? (elementary)
ME GUSTA unit – Where are my students?
If you haven't checked it out yet, my first unit ME GUSTA is available on Teachers Pay Teachers. I have been amazed by the interest, and I hope that all of you who have started the year with ME GUSTA, your year has started smoothly. I started my new Kindergarteners in this unit and used … Continue reading ME GUSTA unit – Where are my students?
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Back to school “SOY YO”
If you took a vacation under a rock then maybe you have not heard of Bomba Estéreo's AWESOME song "SOY YO" In fact I know I am late to the game creating plans for this song Sometimes I start the year with the same lesson plans for 6th-8th grade with little modifications between classes. It … Continue reading Back to school “SOY YO”
Name Game Gold: Kindergarten Edition
So every year I get a new batch of 5 year olds. The most pressing issue for me on Day One is learning names. This summer I created a game for the beginning of the year. This game is the main activity for Class ONE of my unit Me gusta which is an introductory unit for the … Continue reading Name Game Gold: Kindergarten Edition
“CI without stress” Elementary Adaptations
I attended Ben Slavic and Tina Hargaden "Ci without Stress" workshop a few weeks ago in Atlanta. I had seen many of you who have attended their workshop this summer, and I was excited to see it for myself. For those of you who have not read their book A Natural Approach to Stories I highly recommend it. … Continue reading “CI without stress” Elementary Adaptations
Back to school UNIT for elementary
I finally was able to sit down and write up what I do in Kindergarten for my FIRST unit. This could be used for Pre-K through 2nd grade. This unit is all about our favorite foods and what we don't like to eat. Check it out HERE.
