I searched the web far and wide for an editable Jeopardy! game that is functional, looks good, and makes the questions disappear after they've been taken. I couldn't find one, so I made one. I incorporated the original sounds, colors, and fonts from the television show. Just like the real deal, there are two Daily Doubles. There is Final Jeopardy!, but I don't do a Double … [Read more...] about The Best Jeopardy! Game Ever For The Classroom
“El Internado” Is Leaving Netflix
What Happened & Where We're At Now Spain's Antena 3's El Internado: La Laguna Negra will no longer be available on Netflix as of August 1, 2018. The show, which ran from 2007 to 2010, has played a prominent role in many CI classrooms in the past several years. We're left with two options: a.) discontinue using El Internado or, b.) purchase the DVD set and continue using … [Read more...] about “El Internado” Is Leaving Netflix
Guatemala Infographic
I created this infographic to introduce my students to Esperanza as a class novel.The Esperanza teacher's guide has some great presentations that will give your students a baseline understanding of Guatemala's geography, economy, and political climate. … [Read more...] about Guatemala Infographic
5 Things You Need to Tell Your Students on the First Day of Class
Our students arrive in our classrooms the first day with many different perceptions about what the class will be like. They are all wondering if the class is going to be difficult or if the teacher will be "nice." Others wonder if the class is going to be boring or if there will be loads of homework. Here is what your students need to hear you say on the first day of … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Tell Your Students on the First Day of Class
TGIF! Personalize Learning with Weekend Chat
Are you looking for ways to build community within your classroom every Monday and Friday to get to know your students better? Do you want structures such as "I went", "I saw", and "I played" to flow effortlessly from their mouths? You need Weekend Chat! This is my go-to activity on Monday and Friday once we finish FVR (Free Voluntary Reading). Here is why Weekend Chat needs a … [Read more...] about TGIF! Personalize Learning with Weekend Chat