Teaching La Vida Loca

Send me a message! I was NOT at ALL excited about this "recommendation" that was given to me by my instructional coach a few years ago but it honestly did transform my classroom! I hope that you find it useful and that your students find it empowering! My Instagram video on Pop-Up Theory Instagram Slowing Down  post Kagan Cooperative Learning Connect with me: My Blog My YouTube My Instag...

Send me a message! 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 woul...

Send me a message! 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 Variati...

Send me a message! 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...

Send me a message! 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! 🙌🏼 Dawn Noble's Instagram Connect wi...

Send me a message! 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...

Send me a message! 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&a...

Send me a message! 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 . Connect with me: My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website  My TPT store This...

Send me a message! 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 Maestr...

Send me a message! 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 UNA...

Send me a message! 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'r...

Send me a message! 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 languag...

Send me a message! 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,...

Send me a message! 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 t...

Send me a message! 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. Sho...

Send me a message! Show notes: Afroeducator episode 8 on Teacher Burn Out Moving through March- Free PD for strategies to increase engagement in March Connect with me: Join my mail list for Inspiration sent to your inbox! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website  My TPT store This episode is available on Spotify , Google Podcasts, and Apple podcasts! Subscribe so you're notified of new epis...

Send me a message! In this episode, I share three of my FAVORITE low/no prep GAMES for your World Language Classroom! Games for those days where you just "can't even!" If you love this episode, make sure to pass it on to someone else who'd benefit, because let's be real! We ALL "can't even" right now! 💜 Episode 4 Show notes and resources: Blog about Backwar...

Send me a message! This episode is available on Spotify , Google Podcasts, and Apple podcasts! Subscribe so you're notified of new episodes! SHOW NOTES: Brain Break: 7DeadlyCheeses original Reel on Instagram Spanish students in Maestra's Class playing (Instagram Reel) Students playing in Maestra's class (YouTube video) Blog that goes into more detail about the Don't Flinch Brai...

Send me a message! In this episode I talk you through the ins and outs of Free Voluntary Reading. I talk to you about how important it is to make sure the texts you have available are comprehensible as well as when, how, and in what way to introduce FVR in your classes. I also talk about what mistakes to avoid and what you should do during reading. This podcast episode is FULL of gold, and yes, I...

Send me a message! SHOW NOTES: Click here to follow @kaylandlamar on Instagram Click here to access the Breathing Brain Break resource for free! Click here to connect with me on Instagram! We will have our FOURTH Annual LFL PLC Summer Conference this July 30th and 31st! Check it out here! This is included in a La Familia Loca PLC Membership! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My W...