Monthly Archives: May 2015

Decorating with Postcards

Posted on May 28, 2015 by spanishplans

I know we have all bought some beautiful postcards during our travels. Let’s use them to decorate our classroom and turn our hospital walls into a charming space that allows students to see the beauty of the target culture. Step … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme

Posted on May 20, 2015 by spanishplans

After coming back from a year of absence traveling South America, I want to bring my experience of travel to the classroom. So this year, one of our major themes throughout the year will be travel and the richness of … Continue reading →

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End of Year Awards

Posted on May 7, 2015 by spanishplans

In Colombia, students graduate at the end of year 11. The school celebrates with a ceremony during the school day where the 11th graders give performances. Some groups sing songs, others dance. One of the activities was to present students … Continue reading →

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Dia de la Madre

Posted on May 7, 2015 by spanishplans

At a mall in Quito, Ecuador, the shopping center featured a campaign to promote Dia de la Madre y Dia del Padre with the concept of you better buy your parents something nice because of all they know about you. … Continue reading →

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MoreThanSombreros

Posted on May 5, 2015 by spanishplans

Thank you to all those who have participated so far in our #MoreThanSombreros campaign. Our goal is to celebrate the rich culture of the Mexican community and bring an awareness on how some images may be stereotypical. We choose to … Continue reading →