Dual immersion classroom

When researching Spanish bilingual education, I couldn't find any visuals of a Kindergarten dual immersion classroom. So, here you go, come look!

Are you a new Dual language teacher? Welcome! I hope you'll find this tips helpful! This post may contain affiliate links. It might seem obvious, duh I'm a teacher of course I have to be patient! It is so different when you have a room full of kiddos who are learning a language. You will give directions and some students will give you a blank stare because they have no idea what just happened. Let me tell you, when teaching language learners, you will have to find the patience you didn't…

Embark on the exciting journey of transforming your bilingual classroom. Discover 6 powerful dual language professional development books revolutionizing teaching practices and student engagement. Stand by as we unravel each book and its unique benefit to you! Happy reading!

"How do I teach writing in a dual language classroom?" A big part of my job now is mentoring other teachers, and one of the most common questions I get from

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As a dual language teacher, you know the challenges of providing a comprehensive learning experience for your students. The lack of appropriate resources can leave you feeling unprepared and hinder your ability to create an engaging bilingual classroom environment. That’s why in this blog post, we will explore five essential bilingual classroom must haves that every dual language teacher needs to feel set up for success and prepared to empower their students.

An important way to build relationships in your classroom is with a morning meeting. One of the components of morning meeting is a “game.” As a Spanish immersion teacher, I am always looking for easy, quick games that can be used during this portion of the day. I often use equity sticks and let the ... Read More about 12 Morning Meeting Games in Spanish

Calendar time is a natural thing to do in the elementary World Language classroom. Students are used to doing it in their regular classroom and it's an opportunity to introduce and practice content - math, science, and even geography. I got the chance to observe some of the regular classroom teachers and even some Dual Language Immersion teachers to see how they do calendar and I've copied what I liked, adjusted what I needed to, and now my kiddos love calendar time. Here are some ideas to…

"In Sra. Mojica's second grade Spanish Immersion classroom students are encouraged to 'Change Your Words, Change Your Mindset'. This bulletin board shows common phrases children may think or even...

Back to school is always such an exciting time! The energy is high and the students are in that lovely honeymoon phase. You know that this is the critical time to start building a community, but how do you do that in a Spanish dual language classroom? Read the article for 5 fun and bilingual back to school activities for your dual immersion class, ideal for the upper grades 3-6.