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Seasonal Resources

Looking for simple and fun activities to learn Spanish through the season?

LOOKING FOR SUPPORT TO TEACH YOUR KIDS SPANISH AT HOME?

If you’re like me and love to have people you can go to for support, to ask questions, get inspiration, see how others are doing it – you need to join JUMP INTO SPANISH. It’s a group I started for parents who are trying to teach their children Spanish at home. It’s a Charlotte Mason approach to language learning, and I send you weekly lesson plans and ideas. There are six 12-week terms in total, and we are about to jump into our next one. Please join us!!

New Stuff

High School Spanish: Practicing NECESITAR

I think I should start calling these videos "Spanish for Ben" since I am making them for my brother Ben.  (Hi, Ben!)  Today's video gives you some practice with the verb necesitar.  Make sure you get out a paper and pencil before watching (and watch...

High School Spanish: The Verb NECESITAR (to need)

High School Spanish: The Verb NECESITAR (to need)

I have been working on making some short videos to present bite-sized Spanish lessons.  For many of my students it is easier to break things down into little lessons and focus on one small thing at a time.  In my opinion it is better to do a little Spanish...

FREE Calendar Printables septiembre-mayo

FREE Calendar Printables septiembre-mayo

One of my favorite parts of our morning preschool routine at home is calendar.  During calendar we practice our Spanish numbers, patterning, days of the week, months of the year, colors, and other month-related vocabulary like apples, pumpkins, and Christmas!...

Spanish Now! Level 1 // My Review

Spanish Now! Level 1 // My Review

I know that many of you are probably gearing up for a new school year!  In the spirit of "Back to School" I have some vlog and blog posts planned to help you out.  Today on the vlog I review my old and trusty Spanish Now! Level 1 book that I have used for...

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Essays on Bilingualism

Speak Spanish with Your Baby!

When I had my first child a friend told me: “Speak Spanish with him all the time.  Let your husband speak English and you just speak Spanish.”  I sooooo wish I could have done that.

How to Learn Spanish as an Introvert

In my journey of learning and now teaching Spanish, I have learned a few things about myself, and those things have helped me to learn and teach better.  And believe me–it is all still a work in progress.

The Truth About Learning Spanish With Kids

Learning Spanish with kids can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.

Why We Quit Spanish + How We Got It Back

It wasn’t until Spanish became a part of our routine again, that I understood why it had left in the first place.  It’s been so long since then, that I don’t exactly remember making a decision to “stop doing Spanish.”