Teaching La Vida Loca

By Annabelle

A podcast for World Language Teachers seeking inspiration, unapologetic authenticity, and guidance in centering joy and facilitating language acquisition for the people who matter most, our students!... more

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The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.

Teaching La Vida Loca episodes:

September 13, 2022 Episode 19: A New Approach to Sub Plans
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Excited to share my FAVE way to do sub plans with you this week!

Here is an example of one of these "recorded lessons" (LOTS OF ENGLISH) because it is the start of the year. They did Classroom Jobs last week!

Here is another example. (using SnapChat) You can read a blog about this here.

One more for you

I think I'll be recording more "stories" that would be usable by other Spanish teachers this year so stay tuned and subscribe to my YouTube channel!

This is Dreaming Spanish which I mentioned.

This is Señor Wooly which I mentioned.

This is Alice Ayel's channel for French teachers that I mentioned.

I am so grateful for you listening! Share this podcast with a teacher that you know would benefit! Then connect with me below!

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17min
September 06, 2022Episode 18: Best Brain Breaks for Back to School
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Sharing the Brain Breaks I prioritize at the beginning of the year. These are great for:
Building Community
Structuring systems and routines ESSENTIAL for Classroom Management
Whether you teach Elementary, Middle or High School I think you'll LOVE them!
Uno, Dos, Tres, ¡Dale! - Read the Blog here!
The importance of MODELING EVERYTHING- Instagram REEL with Caption
Variation with your feet! - Read the Blog + watch the videos here!
Blog on Voice levels
Serpientes- (Train in this blog) or modeled in this video here
Choco-la-te- Hand Jive Brain Break- Read the blog here!
Watch a video here
Name Game! YAAASS! (Blog coming soon)
Watch the Instagram Video here
YouTube Video here
Hachi Pachi (previously introduced in Episode 13 on Building Community!)
Read the blog about Hachi Pachi here
Watch a video here!
Variations
Watch a video with Elementary students in TWO lines here
Read the blog on "heads up" or Face off here
In a circle (REALLY COOL video you can MOVE the video WOAH!)
ALSO omg... a rare sight... ME wearing JEANS WOAH!!!!
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29min
August 30, 2022 Episode 17- Ditch the Desks: Part Two!
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Listen til the very end for a Blooper...

😩🤪 Spoiler alert... I recorded this at the very end of a VERY long Monday and I'm exhausted but couldn't wait another minute to get you the second half of this Deskless Classroom Podcast! LOTS of links and references to other folx were shared in this episode and you can find them all below! Happy Listening!

Andrea, Positively Win Big, who validated teachers' feelings about desk-less teaching

Listen to Podcast episode 3 for hacks on student buy-in 😉

Want to watch tons of classroom videos? Follow Lady Language 411, Nelann Taylor

Bertha Delgadillo, Profesora Delgadillo, shares videos of her high school desk-less classroom

Sra. Mapi is going deskless!

Elicia Cárdenas blog

Facebook group for deskless World Language teachers

Amy Marshall

Don't forget to read this blog on the pros of being deskless.

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18min
August 23, 2022 Episode 16: Ditch the Desks!
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YAAAASSSSSSS! DO IT!

In this episode I tell you ALL the reasons I LOVE being a teacher in a deskless classroom! I will be recording a part two to this episode soon to go over the logistics, talk about admin and parent buy in, and MORE!

💜 If you know someone who needs to hear this episode, SEND IT to them and let me PREACH to them too! 🙌🏼

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13min
August 17, 2022 Episode 15: The PERFECT Activity for Day 1!
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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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16min
August 09, 2022 Episode 14- BONUS Episode!- Boundaries!
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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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14min
August 09, 2022 Episode 13: The Power of Prioritizing Community and Connections!
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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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23min
July 31, 2022 Magic, Movement, and JOY with Music! - with Special Guest - Bertha Delgadillo
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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
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Sign up for updates, tips, tricks, and strategies from Bertha!

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30min
July 25, 2022 Episode 11: Embracing Transitions!
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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!

Join the #SunSationalSummer2022 challenge!

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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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21min
July 18, 2022 Episode 10: SunSationalSummer 2022!
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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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11min

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