Author Archives: Calico Spanish

Get your free #LangChat e-book, containing the best teacher-suggested tips and tricks for world-language education! #LangChat is an independent group of educators who get together every week on Twitter to discuss topics of interest to the world-language community. Your colleagues … Continue reading →

and A Sing-Along with Joel Valle! Last week over 80 kids gathered together up in the gymnasium to sing, dance and listen to Joel Valle play songs from the Mi Guitarrí: Spanish Songs for Kids CD. For several weeks each … Continue reading →

¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! Thanksgiving is a very American holiday, but taking time to reflect and be thankful is a quality found in every culture. Several weeks ago, a local ice-cream shop donated ice-cream to the school where … Continue reading →

Mexico will celebrate its centennial revolution on November 20th. They’re remembering the beginning steps towards a more just democracy for the common man. What benefits came from that struggle? In 1916 the revolutionary struggle was decided in favor of Venustiano … Continue reading →

Mexican Hot Chocolate! As the season cools into winter, Mexican Hot Chocolate is the perfect way to warm-up your afternoon. We chose this recipe because all of the ingredients are readily available in any grocery store and it’s one that … Continue reading →

You have been invited by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the U.S. Department of State to participate in the 11th annual International Education Week this November 15th – 19th. Schools around the States and the world will be celebrating … Continue reading →

The centennial celebration of Mexico’s Revolution is quickly approaching. How are you planning on introducing this significant, cultural event to your Spanish class? Here is a quick review of the legendary characters and the roles they played. The Mexican Revolution … Continue reading →