It's time to start thinking about Pi Day! If you're not familiar with it, Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 because 3, 1, and 4 are the first three digits of the number Pi. Math and science teachers started marking this date in 2009 and it has grown [...]
After two years away prom is back. But is prom worth it? Here's how to structure an activity in the target language and engage disinterested students. This is an activity that I have done with Spanish 2 - AP classes. It's about how much prom costs: LOS GASTOS DEL [...]
Numbers Brain Breaks World language students often need help with numbers. Numbers are useful, but they are abstract and many are not high frequency, plus teachers do not always incorporate numbers into lessons. So students begin to forget them. I hate it when level 2, or even 3, students [...]
• Which words would you add to the lists of number-related vocabulary below? • Which ones do you tend not to use? • What are your favorite techniques for using numbers meaningfully? NOTE: Activities and games for teaching and reinforcing numbers will be available for a limited time [...]
-What surprises for you about the word-frequency of the number words on the list below? -What do you notice about the frequency of these numbers and number-related words? -What activities do you do to help your students acquire and retain number vocabulary? A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish, by [...]