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Spanish Countries songs (And Capitals) Your Students will Love
Inside: A playlist of Spanish countries songs for students and/or Spanish learners, to learn the Spanish-speaking countries and capitals-- set to music, so they won't forget! There are 21 Spanish-speaking countries in the world. (Or 21 countries with Spanish as their...
Spanish Brain Breaks for All Ages (With Printable List)
Inside: Get your students moving and back on task with these fun Spanish brain breaks for class! We all know students can get wiggly and lose concentration when they've been seated too long. This is especially true when learning a new language, and little brains are...
The Best Spanish Numbers Songs for Kids
Inside: Spanish numbers songs for kids. Songs are perfect for learning the numbers in any language! This lists includes my top recommendations for Spanish numbers songs, from young kids to older students. YouTube videos are great, so if you are learning at home...
Authentic Spanish Songs in the Past Tense
Inside: Spanish songs in the past tense with an emphasis on the preterite and the imperfect. Who else loves teaching through music? It’s one of my favorite parts of being a Spanish teacher. 40 Authentic Songs for Spanish I has consistently been one of...
40+ Authentic and Easy Spanish Songs for Beginner Classes
Inside: Authentic & easy Spanish songs to learn Spanish and for beginner classes. As a new teacher, I so badly wanted my students to feel the magic of Spanish. I loved my Latin music, and thought they’d love some realsongs to learn Spanish, too. The problem...
Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta: The Mexican Wrestler “El Santo”
Inside: Learn about Rodolfo Gúzman Huerta, the famous Mexican luchador nicknamed "El Santo." "El Santo" was one of the most famous Mexican wrestlers of all time, known for always hiding his face behind a silver mask, both in and out of the ring. Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta...
All About Cantinflas: Quotes and Biography of Mario Moreno
Inside: A collection of Cantinflas quotes, along with resources for learning about her life and accomplishments. Cantinflas was an early pioneer in Mexican film and comedy, as an actor, screenwriter, and producer. He was a master of word play in Spanish and is...
Motivational Lionel Messi Quotes And Facts About Messi
Inside: A collection of Lionel Messi quotes and facts about Messi, along with resources for learning about his life and accomplishments. Lionel Messi, soccer legend, is among the greatest athletes of all time. Smashing record after record, he is the second-highest...
What’s The Big Deal About Sombreros?
I have a certain photo deep in my social media archives. Me, in a sombrero. Am I getting reactions yet? Horror? Eye rolls in anticipation of a woke post? Whatever the title made you feel, I invite you to grab a cup of something and settle in-- this is a long one. I...
Famous Pancho Villa Quotes in Spanish and English
Inside: A collection of famous Pancho Villa quotes that give us an inside look into the famous Mexican revolutionary. Pancho (Fransisco) Villa is one of the most famous figures in Mexican History. A military leader in the 1910 Mexican Revolution, Villa was a key...
Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa Biographies and Lesson Plans
Inside: Learn about Emiliano Zapata Pancho Villa, their role in the Mexican Revolution, and resources for learning more. (Above image modified from ""Villa and Zapata" (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) by Atelier Teee.) Against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution,...
90 Frases cortas de Amor para enamorar y reflexionar
Inside: Una colección de frases corta de amor para reflexionar y expresar los sentimientos y cariño. Hay veces en que nos nacen las palabras para las personas que queremos. En otros momentos, nos cuesta encontrar las palabras indicadas. Si estás buscando inspiración,...
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