Preaching To Acquire

Kaitlin Leppert

I'm here preaching to help your students acquire languages! My goal is to inform, transform, inspire, and entertain you in efficient and effective episodes!

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104 episodes
Updated Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 7, 2021 · 14 min
Using L1 (English) in an L2 Class to Address Big Questions, Conversations, and Facts
Kaitlin tells a story about her 8th grade class and a conversation they had in English about why the countries in Latin America speak Spanish. This conversation led to deeper ideas and questions. She explains how this well placed use of English can outweigh the value of the 90% TL target and why she feels that way.
Mar 29, 2021 · 13 min
For Days When You Just Can't
Kaitlin gives you idea for activities to do with your classes on days when you don't have the energy to provide your normal input. Maybe you're sick or tired. Maybe your students have extra energy leading up to a break. Taking a day here and there to get some peace well help in the long run.
Feb 11, 2021 · 15 min
Stepping Stones in Elementary Classes
Kaitlin shares 3 specific ways she modifies the Stepping Stones curriculum (by Tina Hargaden) for elementary classes.
Jan 12, 2021 · 13 min
How do I fit Señor Wooly into the Stepping Stones curriculum?
Kaitlin gives some ideas for how to pick a Señor Wooly video to use while trying to stay focused on the cycle/phase from Stepping Stones.
Dec 1, 2020 · 10 min
Your Best is Good Enough. These are Not Normal Times.
Kaitlin reflects on continued virtual teaching during these wild pandemic times.
Oct 21, 2020 · 9 min
Transitioning from Hybrid to 100% Virtual Learning
I share some reflections on my transition from hybrid teaching (in person and online) to 100% virtual learning and changes I will make when we go back to hybrid.
Oct 7, 2020 · 7 min
Helping My Students Listen with Graphic Organizers
I've found using graphic organizers of having students take notes during input time can really help then listen better and understand more!
Oct 3, 2020 · 11 min
Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Kaitlin shares about some of her experiences so far while trying to make her curriculum more culturally responsive, equitable, and representative of ALL races and cultures.
Sep 25, 2020 · 15 min
4. What? How?: Write & Discuss
I explain how to do write and discuss and share some tips I learned to make this strategy successful!
Sep 24, 2020 · 9 min
Extending and Using Write & Discuss as a Bailout Move
I share with you how write and discuss saved my sanity and some ideas for extending the text if you have a little too much time left in class.
Sep 24, 2020 · 13 min
3.5 Weeks in and Things are Getting Better!
I give you an update on my school year as well as share what's working well for me using the Stepping Stones/Curriculum Club materials.
Sep 2, 2020 · 9 min
This is not sustainable. I'm not okay, but I will be.
Warning: this is mostly an episode of me crying and sharing my heart about how difficult the year has been so far and how burnt out I'm already feeling. Yes, even on day 3.
Aug 20, 2020 · 14 min
How Should I Set Up My Gradebook?
Kaitlin explains how she sets up her gradebook percentages and why.
Aug 19, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
Teachers' Lounge: A.C. Quintero & Alicia Gonzalez on Putting Equity Into Practice
Kaitlin took a back seat in this episode and spent the interview listening and learning from some of the best! A.C. Quintero and Alicia Gonzalez, teachers on a mission to make their classrooms equitable, chat about not only the why and what of equity, but they also share how to put it into practice.
Aug 14, 2020 · 13 min
Stepping Stones and Required Grammar and Vocabulary
I give a few ideas for how you can teach with the Stepping Stones Curriculum by Tina Hargaden while making sure your students also get the grammar and vocabulary your school or district may require.
Aug 12, 2020 · 5 min
Which Hard Is Worth It? A Pep Talk About Making Decisions
Every decision we make is hard. But which hard is worth it?
Jun 11, 2020 · 47 min
Teachers' Lounge: Kaitlin & A.C. Quintero Chat About Equity in the World Language Classroom
A.C. Quintero is a talented and passionate Spanish teacher. She is also the author of many fabulous (seriously... I've read almost all of them) comprehensible input novels for students. We had a great chat about what equity looks like in the world language classroom and why it should be a priority.
May 21, 2020 · 49 min
Teachers' Lounge: Kaitlin & Bertha Delgadillo Chat About Creating a Safe Space for Heritage & Undocumented Students
Bertha Delgadillo is an inspiring, strong, and wonderful Spanish teacher. Her own story as an undocumented student in the US has impacted her teaching practices and how she creates a safe space for heritage and undocumented students. Make sure to check out her blog post on this topic!
May 13, 2020 · 47 min
Teachers' Lounge: Jodi Stokdyk & Kaitlin Chat About The Textbook + CI
Jodi is one of my closest friends that I am also proud to call a colleague. We have both gone on a similar journey transitioning from teaching with a textbook to teaching completely with CI strategies. Hear some of her tips to work with the book you have or some simple strategies to add in to the already existing curriculum. Check out Jodi's YouTube channel to see her awesome teaching videos!
May 12, 2020 · 15 min
Today I Choose To Be Resilient
Here's my heart. It has been a long 9 weeks at home and for the first time since this started, I am feeling like myself. I hope this inspires you and helps take steps to feel like yourself again, too.