I think they knew where the glasses were the whole time… I’ve got to figure out my surprise endings! Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling is a method...
Category - Stories & TPRS
Why are MovieTalks so great? Because you can stay in the target language, there is a sense of excitement that always comes with storytelling, students love to...
It’s easier for a teacher to deliver comprehensible language if it’s engaging or entertaining. And do you know who students think is the most entertaining...
I learned about this activity many years ago from my college friend and one of the best Spanish teachers I know, Joanna Parrin. I’d love to give someone credit for...
Mother’s Day is coming! As Mindshapers it is our duty to remind our students to quit buying lame gifts for their mothers, and to start trying a little harder. It isn’t...
We started using Bryce Hedstrom’s Special Person Interviews this year, and as all teachers providing comprehensible input have claimed, it’s pure genius. Bryce...
I’ve been working to provide a lot more comprehensible input for my students, and the cool part is that the kids do most of the work! This story was created by my...
We love Free Voluntary Reading! Besides language acquisition in general, my favorite time is when the students are putting their books away and pass my way to brag about...