Tag Archives: games

Online timer as CI

Posted on November 7, 2018 by SpanishPlans

I was recently doing a write/pass/draw activity where I wanted to use a timer to give the class a limit. I usually just use google timer or the regular classroom timer where it counts down on a clock. Previously, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Lesson Plans, Resources | Tagged challenges, CI, classroom timer, Comprensible Input, games, timer | Leave a comment

CI Midwest Takeaways 2

Posted on October 14, 2017 by SpanishPlans

It’s been about a busy month since CI Midwest took place but we finally have some time to post a few more of our thoughts and takeaways. Notes from Justin Slocum Bailey’s (@indwellinglang) session:

Posted in Discussion/Methodology, Lesson Plans | Tagged challenges, CIMW17, games, input, Minute to win it, talents | 1 Comment

Buzz Reading

Posted on October 24, 2016 by SpanishPlans

I use this technique to practice reading. It may involve a lot of re-reading, great for extra repetitions, but the students enjoy its game aspect. I call it Buzz Reading, but other names include Bell Reading. All you need is … Continue reading →

Posted in reading, Storytelling, TPRS | Tagged activities, games, reading, reading strategies, TPRS | Leave a comment

Sims in Spanish

Posted on February 18, 2015 by SpanishPlans

Sim games are pretty popular among teenagers, and with this game in Spanish, students can practice their Spanish vocabulary of building a house and creating an avatar. Según el sitio: “¿Qué es Habbo? Habbo es una comunidad virtual dirigida a … Continue reading →

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Trivia

Posted on December 29, 2014 by SpanishPlans

As other teachers have pointed out, Trivia Crack is the latest craze in app-games. The best part is you can play this game in Spanish. Have students “challenge” each other or create a class tournament. Sure, some of the questions … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Web2.0 Technology | Tagged akinator, apps, games, trivia | 2 Comments

Using Whiteboards in FL class

Posted on June 16, 2011 by spanishplans

My students love using individual mini-whiteboards. If you don’t have a class set: get one now! There are several budget-easy options. The first one, is to go to a hardware store such as Menards, Home Depot, etc. Look for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Games | Tagged activities, assessment, french, games, whiteboards | 3 Comments

Adivina Quien Guess Who Spanish game

Posted on January 30, 2011 by spanishplans

I know many teachers would love to play the game Guess Who in Spanish to practice descriptions in their early level classes. Teacher’s Catalogue’s offer the game Guess Who or the Spanish vesion Adivina Quién for $25-35 dollars. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Lesson Plans | Tagged adivina quien, games, guess who, juegos, spanish games | 2 Comments

Ser and Adjectives flashcard game

Posted on January 11, 2011 by spanishplans

Want a more engaging way to teach adjective agreement. This flashcard game makes it fun and easy, especially for those visual students. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ser-Adjectives-Flashcards Students will match the correct subject pronoun, the correct form of the verb ser, and the correct … Continue reading →

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Food Vocab Bingo

Posted on December 7, 2010 by spanishplans

Continuing with our last blog in regards to food, today we present you a fun game that is great to practice vocabulary and increase vocabulary. Instead of just playing Bingo and calling out the word in English and having them … Continue reading →