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I can't wait to share this activity with you! Shout out to Tami, Barbara and Sra. Garcia for sharing with me!

Click here to watch the original TikTok by Mrs. Garcia (I said Gonzales in the podcast but her name is Garcia. I apologize!)

The doors to my PL Community, La Familia Loca,  are open this week! If you'd like to transform your school year and receive year round support, inspiration, and resources, within a community of individuals who really "get it" then this is the PLC for you! Just click here to learn more!

The doors close Friday, August 19th at 6pm CDT!

Click here for a letter to request funding from your school or department head!

I would LOVE to welcome YOU as our newest member to our familia!

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YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too!

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Set some boundaries with me!

Here is a link to the Instagram LIVE on Boundaries I did!

Here is the link to my YouTube video on Boundaries!

Here is the link to the Enneagram Test! I'm a three, Paul is a 9! What number are you!?!

Don't forget if you set some boundaries, tag me on Instagram.

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I am SO excited to give you  a little PREVIEW of the dynamite I'll be sharing this Sunday in my FREE workshop: Setting the Stage: Solid Strategies for Starting Strong! To Register and save your spot, click here! I'd love to see you! I have resources for everyone attending LIVE!

To learn more about how to set goals and build norms WITH your students, click here! There's a free resource built into the blog too!

Here is a blog on Hachi Pachi!

Here is a video of Hachi Pachi in action! You'll notice we added the rejoinder ¡Qué lástima! What a SHAME! (I have rejoinders available in Spanish, French, and English in my TPT store!)

Donna Tatum-Johns Blog

Here's the blog, the first week of school,  I did YEARS ago on how I start the year with Elementary vs. Middle vs. High school! Keeping in mind, I've grown a LOT since then but still important to notice the emphasis I have on L1 (English) usage!!!

Don't forget to register and join me on Sunday! I am SO excited to share with you and get you set up to start strong with your students! Just click here to save your spot!

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YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too!

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My very first guest interview on the podcast! I am so thrilled that Profesora Delgadillo could join me today for this super special episode all about how we use music in our classes to infuse JOY, create movement and magical moments, and ultimately INSPIRE our students!

There was SO much gold shared in this session! The links mentioned are listed below!

Espejeando Unit
La Maestra Loca's Spotify Playlists
Instagram video of Bertha's Fave activity

At the end of the episode we announced the HUGE news that we've been keeping secret for months now! Together, Bertha and I have created a whole COURSE on Music! Inside, we share DOZENS of activities, LOADS of strategies, templates, resources and solid tips that are chunked out in a manageable way so that you can start USING the strategies right away in your classes! We are confident you AND your students will immediately see the efficacy and POWER of using music in your world language classes!

Here is a link to the course!

Bertha's YouTube Channel
Bertha's Instagram
Sign up for updates, tips, tricks, and strategies from Bertha!

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YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too!

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STOKED for this episode! I just found out I'll be transitioning into a new roll this year at a new school, and I am SO excited! Transitions can be overwhelming and challenging, but they're also opportunities for new beginnings and fresh starts! In this episode, I'll give you THREE 🔥🔥🔥 tips for transitioning into this new  year!

Blog on Reflections and being UNAPOLOGETICALLY AND AUTHENTICALLY YOU!

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I'm excited for you and whatever "roll" you're stepping into this year! I look forward to continuing to connect with you and share inspiration that ignites your passions and unlocks JOY in your classroom for you and your students!

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YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too!

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YAAAASSS! Checking in! Have you been lavishing your delicious summer?!?! Do you need some more ideas on how to add spontaneity, joy, and FUN to your summer days!? I've got you covered!!!

Join the #SunSationalSummer2022 challenge! More than 300 teachers across the world joined us last year and I can't wait to see how you're prioritizing YOURSELF! Whether you're on social media or not, you can grab this FREE resource with activity ideas in my recent blog post here:

SunSationalSummer2022 blog and resource!

Here is my drink recipe from the Brain Break in the episode!

Can't wait to continue to connect with you and SUPER excited to hear how you're prioritizing your rest this summer!

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YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too!

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Let's talk about being more INTENTIONAL during this conference season! Last episode, I told you about the various conferences I would be attending... THIS episode I want to talk to you about how to MAXIMIZE your learning experiences and create a plan for implementation for this fall!

First and foremost, grab my FREE resource which includes observation pages for both language labs and workshops! The guiding questions will help you be more intentional in the way you observe and purposeful in the way you learn at the various conferences you're attending.

Here is a link to the blog I posted yesterday where you can also find the resource!

If you're interested in joining OUR family of accountability partners, click here to get on the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLC! (We'll be opening again soon and would LOVE to help you be more intentional about implementing your summer learning!)

ENJOY this conference season (or not!) Either way, be present in whatever you're doing, and I look forward to connecting with you at a conference this summer or in the next episode!

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YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too!

Let's Connect!

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Oh my gosh! I am so freaking excited about connecting with you this summer! In this episode, I share the various places you can find me conferencing, presenting at workshops, and ready to learn and grow with you this summer! First, come join me in the clouds in this conference that  is for teachers by teachers (I'm actually one of the four teachers who helped organize this, and I am so proud of what this conference has become!)

Conference in the Cloud: https://express-fluency.teachable.com/p/conference-in-the-cloud-2022?affcode=181608_snud302q

Come see where it all began for me! I'll be at iFLT again this year leading a language lab as well as presenting with my dear friend, Bertha Delgadillo. So excited to be in Michigan this year!

iFLT: https://fluencymatters.com/iflt-2022/  (There is a virtual option if you can't make it!)

Want to have your mind blown and your life changed?

Actually serious, this mini workshop changed my life! In this episode, I talk about the course Tame Your Inbox by Lisa MCH. Here's her freebie! You won't regret getting either of these!

Can't wait to hear how much you loved it!

Lisa email freebee: https://lamaestramch.com/email-help/
Lisa email course: Tame your Inbox: https://lamaestramch.com/tame-your-inbox/

Want to schedule a workshop with me in your area or have your school bring me???: Email me! [email protected]

Last, but not least, if you want to get on the best PD out out there for World Language Teachers!, hop on the wait list to join my Familia Loca PLC! It's unlike anything you've ever experienced! It provides continual PD and support throughout the year! Join the waitlist HERE!

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Here is the Brain Break!  You're going to love the challenge!
Snaps Brain Break: https://youtu.be/kE3VBTnX0lo

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YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too!

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I'm so glad you're here because there is so much juicy goodness in this episode to share with you. Hint. Hint. It's only juicy goodness if you take it to heart and actually implement the amazing things I'm about to share! 😉

Here are the links for the highly engaging brain break I shared called This or That! The first is a link to a blog I wrote about it in the middle of the pandemic!  Blog about Rest

Brain Breaks Part 24: This or That

Here is a link to Morgan Bennett's Instagram who showed me a simple no-tech way to play. Profe Bennett on Instagram

And, here are the links to my favorite YouTube channels for This or That.
UJU for this or that on YouTube (Fun Fact: Also has some in Spanish!)
This or That in Spanish

Phonics Man on YouTube

Finally, I know I didn't talk about these people in the podcast, but I want to connect you with some people and resources that are so enriching when it comes to setting boundaries and self-maintenance and self-care.

These are the wonderful women presenting in my Familia Loca PLC this month. While I'm taking the month off, I left the community in their capable hands along with ViVi (my business bestie!)

Andrea Eiter - Positively.WinBig on Instagram (Current Familia Loca member and expert in self-maintenance and Goddess of workouts)

Kayland Lamar (expert in teacher self-care and boundary setting)

Helena - the present teacher (someone who makes self-care doable in 5-10 minutes)

If you want to get in on one of the best World Language communities for developing and enhancing your skills when it comes to acquisition driven instruction in a community of people who are seeking more joy and fun for their classrooms. You can join our waitlist for la Familia Loca! 

We would absolutely love to welcome you into our family!  There's truly no place like it!

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YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too!

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Join La Maestra Loca as she answers questions from her social media community. Are you struggling with knowing what phrases should be matched with a gesture? Don't know what to do when a student won't stop moving? She answers these questions and more. You'll also learn more about TPR, self-care, and Brain Breaks. Don't forget to check out the links below.

Show notes:

Dr. Liam Printer's Website

Total Physical Response in First Year Spanish (2nd Edition) (Spanish Edition)

Instructor's Notebook.  How to Apply TPR for best results by Ramiro Garcia

TPR Blog Post

10-Day Brain Break Challenge

Brain Break Part 28: Statues Blog

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This episode is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple podcasts! Subscribe so you're notified of new episodes!

YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too!

Let's Connect!

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