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I know I haven't kept up with my blog. I truly apologize. I know that Spanish resources are so limited. These files are great resources for the classroom. Take a moment to look at all the resources I have. They are amazing and know many dual language teacher will love them.

Delay On Posts

I want to apologize to all my followers. I know some of you have asked me to email you some documents. I have been having problems with my computer and recovering documents. I ask that you please send me and email and I will send you the information you request. I hope that no one is offended for my delay. There are some  things out of my control. I am willing to help bilingual teachers as much as possible.

Voting

I had seen this on pinterest once before. My students created their own voting cards. It always cones in handy. Wgen we have tk vote for anything I always ask them if they have voting cards. They are so eager to raise their hand and cast their vote.

Moon

I had my students create a full moon. Students did circles with glue and let them dry. These circles represented the craters on the moon. Once that was complete, they painted using Tempra paint. Students were to write about the moon. One strategy I use is to write sentences depending on their age. My kids love it.

Clouds

Last week we been working on clouds and objects in the sky. This is a cute way of showing kids how clouds look like. The materials used were cotton balls, glitter, crayons, glue, and bordette. Please leave comnents.

Verbs

We have been working on verbs this six weeks. I have been using my anchor chart "Victor Verbos" as guide. This week we have been using the irregular verb "ir."I did a foldable as picture below shows. Students were to write a complete sentence inside the flaps. Kids love working with foldables. I also made the anchor chart with "ir". Students used the hand to know different ways of using it. It was a success. Next week we will be doing the verb "hacer". I can't wait to see what else I come up with. Am sorry if the pictures are side ways. I am using my phone and once I get on a computer will fix them. I would love to have feedback and any suggestions are appreciated.

Sentence structure

Having students writing complete sentences has always been a great struggle. I decided to create this anchor chart. Students have a visual. I told them that using the letter "Y" at the beginning of the sentence does not make it a complete sentences. It is not a subject. Students understand that it doesn't have hands or feet. I told them that it may be used as a conjunction. Students loved it. These anchor charts have helped so much.

Anchor charts

I have been seeing so many anchor charts on pinterest. It made me  if i did them in Spanish would it work. My kids loved them. Its a better visual for them. I just hope to get them laminated to use them for future reference. Please be nice and leave me a comment.

Blending

I am having a hard time with my students in blending. I have made puzzle with words using sentence strips. I still see students reading word by word. I wanting to know what activities other teachers have done.  What material have you purchased? Any ideas?

Ten Frame Puzzle

As I always looking for new ideas to incorporate into my bilingual centers or even math centers. Well I came across a nice puzzle that involves number recognition and ten frames. With the EnVision curriculum students are having so much trouble with ten frames. I saw it on pinterest and thought I should create my own. Here its is. All you got to do is cut it to make the puzzle. I love it. I know you won't be disappointed. Click here. Please make sure to leave a comment if you like to download it. I want some feedback.

Black true color

In the summer I attend some summer training. In one of the training we did some science experiments. We used a coffee filter and a vis a vis marker (black). We did dots on the filter. We made a hole in the middle and inserted a brown paper towel that was dipped in water. As the water was being absorbed by the paper into the filter you would see the true color of black. This experiment only works with black vis a vis markers. Students will love to see how black is really made. Have fun!

Parts of a plant

I used this so students could label parts of a plant in Spanish. We used contruction paper, coffee filter and crayons. It was a simple task. Kids loved it. I wasn't able to share with you guys but am back. I share any creative ideas I come across.

Back to Blogging

I didn't have access to internet all summer. I wanted to keep up with my blog and add more. Well my plan failed. I have sent request for those teachers that have left comments. I sorry for not having much to share. I will be working on it. Just so glad to be back in business! :)

Classroom Management

I have become so addicted to pinterest. Its so addicting that I use all my spare time on it. Well I came across this video "Whole Brain Teaching or Power teaching"  helps teachers with classroom management skills. Its ideal for new teachers They will have a free videos that  you can watch. They are basically self explanatory and easy to implement. This type of implementation is suitable for K thru college. I thought it was great and it was something different. I planning to implement it the next school year. Here is the website http://www.wholebrainteaching.com/ This is a video I found on You Tube. It basically explains a little of everything that goes along with it. Its has all students engaged. Simply LOVE it. Most of these techniques can be used in dual language classroom. I thought some were great when working with their bilingual pairs. Just a thought and wanted to share.

Mountain Math

I was looking at Teacher Tipster video and I came across one of the videos that Mr. Smith talks about his bulletin board. It is a curriculum that review all concepts that are taught in the grade level. You can do it during center time or math. I personally like it for bilingual centers or conceptual refinement. Students are to do it over a week period. They provide all materials for year around. You can change it weekly and have students complete handout. It great so when you begin to teach the concept students are already exposed to it. I think its worth the every penny. You can purchase workbooks, flip chart or bulletin board. I plan to purchase the flip chart because I don't have the space for a bulletin board of that multitude.
Here is the video:

Asking for suggestions

As a bilingual teacher we either have to translate or create our own material. As I started doing this blog to help  other teachers that have come across the same dilemma as I have. I want to ask for people if they have any suggestions on what materials are in need. I might be able to upload stuff I have created or find it for you. Please feel free to leave any comments. I will try the best to provide what is needed.

The Learning Patio

www.thelearningpatio.com

I have come across Bilingual Planet and they have great resources for bilingual or dual language classrooms. They  have another site which is within the family. You pay $1.99 monthly and the resources are incredible. You will be amazed of what you will find. It is worth it. I am not getting any commission for promoting this site. I just want teachers to know that there are materials out there. IF WE STICK TOGETHER WE WILL SUCCEED. I hope you take the time and have a look at it. Believe me you won't have any regrets. I AM IN LOVE WITH ALL THEIR MATERIALS. Oh and by the way all the material is kid friendly. My students are amazed when I show them.
I appreciate if you leave a comment of what you think of the site.....

OMG!

I feel so bad for not keeping up with my blog. This year has been overwhelming. We have so much things going on at our school. Its just crazy. I will try to keep up and add new materials that I have found. Don't get discourage. Summer is around the corner and I will have plenty of time to add new material.

TABE Conference 2011

TABE is an acronym for Texas Association for Bilingual Education. This year it was held in near my hometown. TABE is an organization to help people who are interested in Bilingual Education. They share and exchange ideas for more effective implementation. Different sessions occur to acquire ideas to implement in one/two way dual language classrooms. I was honored to attend this year. I have never attended and was pleased. There are different exhibitors to exhibit different materials to use in the classroom. I was honored  to come across Bilingual Planet. I had previous came across them through searching for bilingual material. I was honored when they added my blog to  their site under teacher resources. I went to their station to greet them and explain who I was. They were so happy to meet me in person. They are really nice people. I am thankful for their hospitality. My gratitude is immense and can't thank them enough. I am so  happy to have their material in my classroom. They  will be useful. Bilingual material is so limited that sometimes as teachers we have to translate    them. I love their material and its so kids friendly.In the pictures is Dolly Loaiza author from products from Bilingual Planet and myself.

Donors Choose

GIVING TO A GOOD CAUSE: I have posted a project to get funded. Our students lack the opportunity to being exposed to literature. My project is so students can read different books in both English and Spanish. I am afraid that my project won't get funded before the deadline. I ask all those that would love to donate to please do so. Please donate. My kids need all the reading material that they can be exposed to. Click on the image to see more.

Another way is to vote through http://www.limeadesforlearning.com/ using a valid email. Please vote for my project the name of the project is " On the road to reading!"