Teaching La Vida Loca

I'm baaack! Did you miss me!? In this episode I share about my personal journey as I search for a job for next year, as well as some real talk for you... I want you to really think about whether you're growing where you're planted or if it is time to be uprooted and replanted elsewhere where you can truly flourish... Here are the links mentioned in this podcast:Job search with JOY Workbook (Resource of the month for La Familia Loca PLC)Profe Bennett on InstagramEpisode 5 - Listen to your GutLa Familia Loca PLCPodcast Blog: When Staying Home Isn't the Dream: Honoring the Unexpected PathWanna be a fly on the wall in my Adult Spanish Class!? I'm inviting Spanish teachers to take part in a POWERFUL learning opportunity to learn and grow each Tuesday as you observe me teach! We will debrief every week after class for 30 mins! Click here! If you want to ACQUIRE Spanish, join as a student! Click here!Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

I am so grateful for you! I am so grateful for this community! This is my third and final ACTFL reflection! Links mentioned:Who is it!? jueves - with La Maestra LocaWinter Brain Break - Snowball, Polar Bear, Penguin!La Familia Loca PLCIf you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the activity! The best part!? It is full of high frequency language and it is in English, Spanish, and French! Check them out here!Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

Welcome to part two of my three part reflection on ACTFL 2024 in Philly this year. This episode covers the takeaways from various sessions that I was able to attend while at ACTFL.Links and people mentioned in this episode:Dr. Uju AnyaBen TinsleyDorie PeruginiJunko YamamotoPublished paper: World Languages for Black Linguistic ReparationsBertha DelgadilloMaribel GómezPaul AslesonI am SO excited to bring you this new YouTube series where I interview EXCELLENT educators with 11 carefully curated questions to bring you inspiration, ideas, tips and tricks in SHORT, FUNNY, relatable videos! Click here to tune in and hear from educators like Adriana Ramírez, John Sifert, Darcy Pippins, and more! Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

I knew within the first ten minutes of ACTFL that I wouldn't be able to encapsulate all of my takeaways in one episode. So, here's the first of THREE episodes to share my greatest takeaways from this year's National Conference in Philly. Links mentioned:Who is it!? jueves - my new series... you're going to LOVE this!Rocio Jacoby, go learn from her!Episode 5 Listen to your GutSheryl Lee Ralph's book Diva 2.0I am SO excited to bring you this new YouTube series where I interview EXCELLENT educators with 11 carefully curated questions to bring you inspiration, ideas, tips and tricks in SHORT, FUNNY, relatable videos! Click here to tune in and hear from educators like Adriana Ramírez, John Sifert, Darcy Pippins, and more! Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

In this episode I share suggestions for making the most of ACTFL 24 in Philly, even for those teachers who can't attend this year!Links mentioned:Conferencing Intentionally pagesCCLT SIG SessionsLa Familia Loca PLC will meet up on FriYAY- check the FB group for infoLet's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

In this raw and unscripted episode, I'm sharing my thoughts and emotions in the wake of last week's election results. This isn't just about politics; it's about my deep fears for my students, friends, and all those in marginalized communities who are now facing an uncertain future. I share the emotions I had and what I'm doing about them now... Thanks for listening and allowing me to support you...Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

A quick episode for you to give you some ideas and inspiration for teaching about Día de Muertos this year!Links mentioned:Día de Muertos Chat Mat ResourceCartoon for Clip ChatDante's Lunch for Clip ChatPodcast on Teaching about GLOBAL culturesLa Familia Loca PLCSpanish MamaHalloween Glyph ActivityYAY! Happy Teaching! y feliz día de muertos!YAY for Spooky Season! You can find ALL my spooky season resources in ONE place! Just check out my latest blog!Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

This episode is PERFECT for someone who wants to dip their toes into using AI as an assistant in their classroom! And for those super experienced, I bet you'll pick up a new trick or two! Don't forget to share this with someone and post in your stories when you're listening and tag me!Links and people mentioned:Chat GPTGoblin ToolsWhich Face is RealHeidi TrudeGemini AIYAY for Spooky Season! You can find my legend of the Cucuy resources on my TPT as well as a super fun pumpkin glyph in Spanish French and English! Thanks for letting me support you and your students!Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

Gosh! What an AMAZING weekend! I feel so grateful for the opportunity to grow and learn along side all of the amazing educators who attended CI Midwest!Here are the people and or links mentioned in this episode:Meg Fandel VernonSarah RasayWill AdamsLisa KroppCountry Class NamesClass Points for Management and PraiseAdriana RamirezRocio JacobyMorgan BennettAdult Spanish classes with ME!Sponge video Group Coaching starts next week! Whether you're brand new to Acquisition Driven Instruction or you've been doing it for years, there's a cohort for you! Join me for inspiration, motivation, and actionable ideas you can implement immediately! Spots are limited so save yours today!Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

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YAY! Whether you're at the start of the school year or well into it, these five strategies are EASY PEASY ways to inject more JOY into your day and none of them take long at all! See the links below for various things shared throughout the episode! I can't wait to hear what you try! Email me and let me know!Links mentioned:Join my email list silly goose!Blog on Positive Phone calls homePodcast on Positive Phone Calls home10 Day Brain Break ChallengeDon't Flinch Brain BreakDanny Go!Quick Feet Brain BreakCarry TothDespués de Dismissal Dance PartyCI Midwest in WisconsinMusic to my Ears Course with Bertha Delgadillo Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin La Familia Loca PLC

So grateful for Jools Lebron and her  "demure and mindful" trend because if we approach teaching this way, the impact is HUGE for both students AND us! Let's dig in! Here are six different ways you can be more demure and mindful in your teaching practice!Links mentioned:Breathing Brain BreaksGuided Breathing FreebieBubble Video Guided Breathing resource on TPTTeaching circumlocution PodcastTeaching circumlocution BlogBoundaries Checklist freebieMegan Hayes Brain BreathsLet's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeLa Familia Loca PLC

THIS WAS SO FUN! Riana interviewed me for this episode and I had NO idea what questions she was going to ask me! Excited to share my big news with YOU and continue supporting you this year! La Familia Loca PLCThe Doors are OPEN to La Familia Loca PLC and we could not be MORE excited to welcome new members to our community of educators found all over the WORLD! We all teach different languages and different ages, but we all have one thing in common! We want to facilitate language acquisition for our students so they learn to LOVE language and culture, and we want to feel JOYful doing it! Don't wait, join us today! https://lamaestraloca.mykajabi.com/LaFamiliaLocaPLC

YAYY! You're here! I am so glad! In this episode I'll give you 4 criteria to consider as you think about your first 6 weeks back to school! This is a juicy preview of the workshop I'm offering this weekend "Cultivating Connections: 5 Strategies for Building and Sustaining a Thriving Classroom Community " I hope you can join me! Click here to save your seat!Links:Dr. Sims BishopCultivating Connections WorkshopLet's Connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLCJoin me on August 11th for a free Masterclass! Cultivating Connections: 5 Strategies for Building and Sustaining a Thriving Classroom Community! I want you AND your students to thrive this year! Click here to save your seat!

Summer is here! Stop worrying about prepping for the next school year! This episode is to remind you to enjoy the summer break that you waited for during the school year. Rest, and don't forget to download the free "Sunshine and Serenity" teacher's summer companion resource guide.LinksHow To Be Intentional During Conference Season Blog Post“Conferencing Intentionally” worksheets Sunshine and Serenity PDFJoin the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLCLet's Connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin us this month for the all virtual Conference in the Cloud! We would LOVE to have you! Check out the conference schedule and program here and click below to register!5th Annual Conference in the Cloud 2024

I am so grateful for this woman and this important conversation! Bertha Delgadillo joins me for this episode and together we share our journeys with our late in life diagnosis of ADHD and how we're working to understand our Brains and unleash our superpowers! We hope to see you at our session at ACTFL this year in Philadelphia!The following are the various links mentioned in this episode!Get on Bertha's email list! XOXO, Your Tough Love Coach PodcastI have ADHD PodcastDr. HallowellADHD 2.0Futureadhd.comACTFL 2024Join the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLCLet's Connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT store

What a JOY it was to interview Kristen about her Brief Moving Meditations! I hope you LOVE this episode and you enjoy incorporating some of these ideas into your classroom with your students! Here are the various links mentioned in this episode:My Guided Breathing Brain Break ResourceKristen's Qi Gong Teacher on YouTubeThe Gorilla/ Immune Boost breathKristen's template for the Humming bee breath to use with students!Join the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLCLet's Connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT store

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to YOU! Thank you so much for listening and supporting my podcast! Here's 5 novel Brain Breaks for you to try out this week with your students! I hope they bring ALL of you LOTS of JOY!These are the various links mentioned in this episode:35 Brain Break Blogs on my websiteEpisode 3- Student Buy InCountry Class Names for Community BuildingShape Up Inspiration from IamjoshuawoodardExample ASMR videoRecent reviews of the podcast! Add yours!Join the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLCLet's Connect:My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT store

There's nothing like the feeling of spreading JOY and teaching gratitude! I can't wait to hear how these ideas bring YOU, your students, and the teachers in your building some joy this week, next week, and for years to come! Love, AnnabelleBlog for Student Driven Word CloudsInstagram video of word cloudsYouTube video how to of Word Art.comRecent reviews of the podcast! Add yours!Face-off Brain Break Blog and YouTube video to see it in action!Join the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLCLet's Connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT store

Get ready, in this episode, I'm giving you three, no-prep strategies to use in your classes for when you come into school and literally, barely have the energy to teach. No prep, like zero prep! Get excited, and listen now!Links & ResourcesThe Comprehensible ClassroomCollaborative Free-WritesS2 Episode 6: The POWER of Dopamine! with Jess PsarosS1 Episode 4: 3 Low to NO prep Games for the World Language Classroom!Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT store

A very special guest is joining me to talk about the importance of dopamine in our world language classes. You don't want to miss this conversation with Jess Psaros! LinksTPR: My Gestures BlogBe the first to know when La Familia Loca PLC opens its doors again! Join the waitlist!Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT store

For real though!? Do you know!? Do you ask them!? Try the strategies I outline in THIS episode to find out how comprehensible you're really being for your students!Links mentioned in the episode:Sponge analogy on YouTubeConference in the Cloud 2024Be the first to know when La Familia Loca PLC opens its doors again! Join the waitlist!Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT store

You're amazing... Don't forget it... There's a tiny homework assignment in this episode that will take 30 seconds but have a BIG impact! Here are the links mentioned in this episode:John BraceyWork won't love you back - Sarah JaffeBlog on End of the Year SurveyBe the first to know when La Familia Loca PLC opens its doors again! Join the waitlist!Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT store

Lack of SupportLack of EngagementLack of resourcesLack of inspirationLack of communityYou're not alone! Listen to Silvy's journey to JOY and transformative year within La Familia Loca PLC! The doors are open until Friday the 17th at 8pm CDT and I would love to be your support, cheerleader, and part of your community the rest of this school year! Click HERE to learn more and become our newest member! 

That was SUCH a fun episode to record! I hope it gives you lots of ideas for tracking all the amazing things happening in your classroom every day! Below are the many links and references I talk about throughout this juicy episode:Tuesday Tip 39 - Seating Chart (a visual for you)Interpersonal and Interpretive Communication Rubric Blog!Mary P Overton BlogPositive Phone Calls home blog (read it!)Positive Phone calls home podcast (OMG SO GOOD!)10 Day Brain Break Challenge! (YAY!) Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

Unplugged, unscripted, authentically tackling imposter syndrome and challenging YOU to  teach as your AUTHENTIC, RAW, GENIUS, MAGICAL self! Thank you for being here and tuning in to Episode 1 of Season 2 of Teaching La Vida Loca the Podcast!Here are the people, places, and things mentioned in this episode:CI DownUnderBu CathyBu AnneAdriana Ramírez and Margarita Peréz García's Podcast Stations BlogStations PodcastStation Expectations Freebie ResourceClass Jobs Course with John SifertLa Familia Loca PLC - Join the Waitlist!Let's connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

Welcome to the final episode of season 1 of Teaching La Vida Loca! In this episode, I want you to reframe and rethink the way you talk about your "rest" this break and in future breaks from school! I am so grateful for you, and I cannot WAIT to venture into a new year and brand new season of Teaching La Vida Loca with YOU!Here's the original post I saw on Instagram by ArtbyLittleBugHere's the post with my big announcement!Here's the link to register for my workshop on Story asking- Reimagined on the 7th of January!Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeLa Familia Loca PLC- Get on the waitlist for the next time the doors open!Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

I am SO glad to be back to podcasting and I hope you're excited for some HIGHLY engaging and impactful reading strategies that are LOW prep for you!Don't forget to leave me a review (yay thank you!!) on Apple Podcasts here. And, don't miss the opportunity to join me for my workshop on Story-asking Reimagined in January to make the story-asking process more engaging and equitable! You'll LOVE it! Register here.Here are the people and links mentioned in this episode:Laurie ClarqMichele WhaleyLauren TauchmanCarol GaabClaudia ElliottAdriana RamírezAC QuinteroGiant Fairy Wizard Brain BreakCarrie Toth Freeze FrameLa Familia Loca PLC- Get on the waitlist for the next time the doors open!Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

Phew... I double dog dare you to try this the next time you feel like pulling your hairs out in front of a class... the next time your find yourself ready to explode because they're LITERALLY not doing ANYTHING like you wanted them to... Pause, breathe, and ask yourself this question!YAY!Here's the Brain Break mentioned in this podcast!- the blogHere's a video of it in action! - listen to how quiet they sound!Here's where you can learn about the Empowered Mastermind two day workshop that Claudia and I are hosting in Raleigh, NC! Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

HUGE shout out to Dr. Liam Printer for joining La Familia Loca PLC this weekend and sharing his incredible research and knowledge in such REAL ways! To listen to his podcast click here or visit his website to read about the many ways you can learn from him!The various forms of engagement he shared he noted he learned a lot from John Marshall Rieve. Episode 54: Being intentional about your feedbackTo register for the workshop that Express Fluency is hosting for FREE on October 3rd click here. Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy Website My TPT storeHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

What a treat to have my dear friend Andrea join me for this podcast episode! There are TONS of actionable takeaways for you in this episode, and I cannot wait to hear how they have an impact on you and your students!Make sure to follow Andrea on Instagram to continue to learn and grow with her!Here are the links and people mentioned in this episode:Lauren TauchmenCI MidwestLauren WatkinsBryce HedstromRise and Shine Collective (don't forget, not only will Andrea be participating, but she is a special guest presenter for the VIP members of the Rise and Shine Collective!)Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

I challenge you to be more intentional about the way you're praising your students this week, and then observe how it directly impacts their motivation and effort in your class!Here are the links mentioned in this episode:Back to school student survey on TPTClassroom Jobs in the World Language Classroom BlogClassroom Jobs CoursePositive phone calls home blogPositive phone calls home podcastThe Rise and Shine Collective for building a consistent morning routine!Want to know more about La Familia Loca PLC!? Check it out here!Have a minute?Write a review for the podcast on Apple PodcastsHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

Wahoooo! Yay for new beginnings!I am SO excited to share this with you! It has been several months in the making!Click here to join the Rise and Shine Collective Click here for Episode 18 on Back to School Brain BreaksClick here to learn about StatuesClick here for Quick FeetSending you LOADS of love for the week ahead!  I hope to see you inside the collective!Love,AnnabelleConnect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteLa Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

In this episode, I share some reflections on challenges I've had being patient at the beginning of the year! I also share about the power of class jobs!Silent hand signalsBlog on Class jobsPodcast on my fave Class jobsCourse on Class jobsConnect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteLa Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

The most magical episode... whew... I was not prepared for the love that these members were ready to share! I am so grateful for each of them and every single member within La Familia Loca PLC!If you're looking for support, inspiration, motivation, and COMMUNITY like this, I would LOVE to have you!Join our community here: https://lamaestraloca.mykajabi.com/LaFamiliaLocaPLCCan't wait to see you!Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

YAY! 50 EPISODES!!!Register for my workshop for FREE back to school inspiration here (August 13th 2pm CDT)Norm your class with your students!Classroom Contracts!The Name Game Brain Break5 Back to School Brain Breaks Podcast!Cultivating a Culture of RiskTaking- (1st podcast in a 3 part series!) Connect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteLa Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

I hope these words help remind you that nobody ever feels truly ready, and that YOU are enough for your students this year!Click here to register for my free Back To School Workshop to Empower and Energize you for the upcoming year!YAY! Let's tackle this start of the year together!Connect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteLa Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

Just a little reminder to STOP comparing yourselves to others... because there's NOBODY quite like YOU!Click here to join my email list!Click here to join us at Conference in the Cloud!Connect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteLa Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

Hey there my summer loving teacher!I really enjoyed recording today's episode for you, and I hope that it resonates! If it does, make sure to send to another educator who needs to hear it!Here are the links/people mentioned in this episode:Lisa MCH's "Tame your Inbox" Course!The #SunSationalSummerChallenge2023Mr. Lyon on InstagramLa Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!Click here to join my email list!Connect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

I cannot WAIT for this year's FOURTH annual #SunSationalSummerChallengeDon't forget I'll be sharing details to my email list 5 days early but to the world of social media on the first of July! Don't miss out on some MANDATORY Summer Rest, JOY, and FUN!Click here to join my email list!Connect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

FULL of gratitude. FULL of it.Click here to join the waitlist and learn more!Email me with your questions!: annabelle@lamaestraloca.comYAY!Connect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

HOORAY for getting to meet some of you this summer IN PERSON or connect virtually!!! CI SummitConference in the CloudLa Familia Loca PLC (email me if you want in today!) - annabelle@lamaestraloca.comConnect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

I've always approached student feedback a little differently! I am excited to share WHY and HOW with you in this episode!Click here to download my free end of year student survey!Click here to read a really old blog about WHY I do this!Click here for the first of my episodes on building a culture of risk taking!Connect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

You are incredible, and I SO appreciate the work you do (seen and unseen) every day, week after week with your students! In this episode, I share 10 ways you can share gratitude for and appreciate the teachers in your building this year! Which is your favorite idea!? Go share on my Instagram post! I can't wait to hear what you try and how it spreads JOY to your colleagues, students and YOU!Bitmoji BlogFun idea for Teacher Appreciation Week BlogConnect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

Hello from Florida! I wanted to give you some ideas this week to boost engagement since Springtime can always feel challenging!Here are the various resources and links I mentioned during this podcast:Claudia Elliott's podcast on Gallery WalkSongkran Cultural Mini Unit in Spanish French and EnglishRunning Dictation BlogIt's Art video of students playingIt's Art Resource on TPTSarah Breckley Move it! Brain Break Blog! (inspiration for Es arte!)Original Blog on Easter Egg Hunt reading activitySpring Time Scavenger Hunt Blog with videos of students playingSpring Time Scavenger Hunt Spanish ResourceSpring Time Scavenger Hunt French ResourceSpring Time Scavenger Hunt English ResourceConnect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

It took me FOREVER to try using Special Person Interviews in my classes, and now I can't imagine NOT having them!Here's all the links I mentioned in the episode! There's quite a few!Special Person Interview Resource - SpanishSpecial Person Interview Resource - EnglishSpecial Person Interview Resource - FrenchMy TPT storeBrain Breaks Part 31: Quick Feet! BlogKeith Toda Write and Discuss BlogStoplight Reading Activity BlogBryce Hedstrom Sabrina JanczakConnect with me:My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy Website Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

SCOLT23  was in Alabama this year. It was both inspiring and exhausting as most conferences tend to be. I am always very intentional about having three specific takeaways for my classroom. I recorded them in this episode for you! If you were at SCOLT I would love to hear YOUR takeaways!Here are the links mentioned in this podcast:Episode 9 of Teaching La Vida LocaConferencing Intentionally Conference PagesClaudia ElliottSeñora ChaseSeñor Ashby- Locura de marzoMusic to my Ears course with La Maestra Loca and Bertha DelgadilloVideo of our fun at SCOLT with Amazing RaceAmazing Race in your classroom- Shane Goodpasture30 second dance partyConnect with me:My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy Website My TPT storeHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

OMG! I needed to feel motivated and inspired before recording for you this week and that "inspiration" hit me like a ton of bricks this morning! SO freaking excited to share this way to "gamify" a reading/listening comprehension activity with you!Here are the resources/links mentioned in this episode:Video of kids PLAYING  Pass it up... the visual HELPS SO MUCH!Señor Wooly (freaking obsessed)Breathing Brain Breaks resourceBreathing Brain Break BlogConnect with me:My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy Website My TPT storeHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

YAY for Part 3! I'm so happy you're here for this part of the podcast series I'm doing on introducing and talking about global cultures in our world language classrooms. Links MentionedJoin La Familia Loca PLCDr. Christopher Emdin part 1Dr. Christopher Emdin  part 2Brain Break PikachuYouTube PikachuProfe Bennett InstagramConnect with me:My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy Website My TPT storeHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

Welcome to part 2 of this podcast series on introducing and inspiring our students with Global Cultures in our World Language classrooms! I am STOKED to talk to you about the "what" in this episode and stay tuned for the "how" in part 3!- Cécile Lainé- the tree analogy is from Zaretta Hammond.  Here is the link to learn more! - Quebec winter festival- Leadville Skijoring - Florida's underwater music festival- Register for my free workshop 5 Tips to Motivate for a Meaningful and Memorable MarchConnect with me:My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy Website My TPT storeHave you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a

In this episode, I'm talking about the importance of teaching global cultures in our world language classes. I am super excited to share this episode with you! Subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss part 2.Links & Resources Mentioned in EpisodeDr. Christopher Emdin part 1Dr. Christopher Emdin  part 2Hand JivesWaze: Check out these custom turn-by-turn voice directions! Listen to them on your next drive with Waze.Have you saved your seat for the FREE workshop I'm leading on February 11th at 2pm CDT!? It is called Ignite, Inspire, Impact! and it is a workshop for world language teachers eager to fuse FUN, Culture, Movement, and JOY in their classrooms over the next couple of months (without having to overhaul their entire curriculum!) I would LOVE to see you!Here's the link to register for free!&a