TEACHERS - Sticky Notes are a game changer for building the classroom climate and culture, relationships, and connections with our students. Give it a try this week! #SchoolOfEngagement

Nothing else needs to be said… you got to love these students. They are always wanting to let you know about something. I am bald but no offense taken because she wrote in Spanish….. on a Friday last period.

Who says verb conjugation must be boring? Use music to naturally enhance engagement and memory. Let’s get students excited for everything! They CAN learn! Our beliefs can shape their expectations. ⁦Jonathan Alsheimer⁩

Twinning with this gem of a student to get ready for Battle of the Classes 2025 Manalapan HS. This event is always amazing! Hats off to Brooke for rocking that bald cap all day and crushing it. Did we pull off Pitbull? I think so!

Felicitations to BMHS junior Leyna Gilinsky! Leyna received a stipend to study abroad this summer from AATF and the SHF committee! Leyna will be spending 2 weeks in Nice, France developing her amazing language skills! AATF NJ Mustangs Brick Township Public Schools

When your students are excited to see you they write on the board the things you say to get the class excited: “If you enter class, you have to dance.”

Duvall Public Schools celebrated 828 seniors earning the Florida Seal of Biliteracy for the Class of 2025! 458 students attended the ceremony with their families. #SealofBiliteracy

Too Tufte: Anthony Tufte’s 5-point night, gritty defense leads Manalapan to comeback win over Monroe in NJSIAA South Group 4 opener. ⁦Manalapan Braves Boys HS Lacrosse⁩ shoresportsinsider.com/manalapan-boys…

Why do 1st year Spanish students always end up CRUSHING it!! These freshmen acquired sooo much language. Proficiency, student-centered learning, context not translation and good times for the WIN!

Why "Turn & Talk"? Students retrieve relevant information from memory, analyze it in real time, determine which aspects are worth articulating, and construct coherent language structures to express their thinking Eric Jensen Tom Sherrington Brett Benson open.substack.com/pub/hildazanal…

Fulbright Taiwan awaits my former 5th+7th grade Spanish student, Jack from Fair Haven NJ. His work will blend teaching, cultural exchange, research, and community engagement in Taiwan. Proud to celebrate+reconnect after 13 years! Sean McNeil

30 Days away, a handful of hours and history will be made on #churchlane. 1st time ever, NJ vs. NY! ⁦Tottenville Football⁩ #thebraveway #neighborhoodthing

“TPR was able to reach any student no matter their skill set” is what a student once said. “Flip Flop” game builds community, checks student comprehension, and encourages risk-taking.

I love how 5 words in English are 2 words in Spanish. How much does it cost? ¿Cuánto cuesta? Can you think of some more examples?

So excited for my amiga and compañera!! Growing our skills, connecting with passionate educators, and enhancing learning outcomes =professional development

This is what happened on our 1st assessment when students were provided great input+1, tons of context (not translation) and were prompted to speak every class….they used the language all around them. aya=allá 😆

I just called a mom to inform her of the amazing job her daughter is doing in Spanish class and the daughter picks up speaking in Spanish thinking it was a telemarketer. I am doing my job!

We trained for this in Spanish 1-instant Spanish convo as soon as they walk in. Now it’s automatic and it’s awesome!!! Walk in. Speak Spanish. No hesitation. Just vibes.

Another message from a former Spanish 1 student… You never know when you will need your Spanish!!!

A Must Listen. 1. If students don’t feel the urgency (the need to speak in the target language) it’s going to be really hard. 2. You don’t need perfect grammar. 3. We must put ourselves in a situation where communication is needed.