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Have you ever needed a reminder of why this work matters? In this episode, I’m sharing the powerful moments from SCOLT 2025 that filled my teacher heart — and why what we do in the classroom matters just as much as how we make students feel.

From hallway conversations to keynote quotes that made me tear up, this episode goes beyond strategies and into the why behind the work. And yes, I’m also sharing two easy, movement-based activities you can try with your students tomorrow! 😉

Key Takeaways: 

🔥 Passion = "I pass on" – everything we do ripples
 💕 Love is the foundation for a safe classroom
 🌟 Joy is an intentional choice
 💪 Growth takes consistency, discipline, and community
 🕺 Try a silent PQA with movement & connection
 👯‍♀️ Turn & Talk with a twist: talk = movement, listen = freeze!

🧠 Looking for a great resource for Día de la Tierra?
 📖 Grab this class story about los animales en desastres naturales – perfect for comprehension and discussion!
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Resources & Links Mentioned: 

📌 Learn more about the Spanish Teacher Academy:
 https://growingwithproficiency.com/academy

 📸 Instagram: @claudiamelliott
📘 Facebook: Growing With CI Community

If this episode spoke to your heart, please leave a review and share it with another language teacher who might need the reminder: you're not behind — you're becoming. 💛

🎧 Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where I’ll share many strategies I learned at SCOLT!