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Teaching La Vida Loca

Annabelle

A podcast for World Language Teachers seeking inspiration, unapologetic authenticity, and guidance in centering joy and facilitating language acquisition for the people who matter most, our students!

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  • S1 · E108
    October 21 · 10 min

    Episode 108: Tiny Tweaks to your Classroom Jobs

    Send me a message! Super short and sweet episode for you this week! I've updated some of my jobs and I think they are some you're going to want to implement for yourself! Links mentioned in this episode: Classroom Jobs Course with John Sifert! Blog about Classroom Jobs! Points blog Tuesday Tips 10/20 - Pencil Parking Tuesday Tips 10/6 - Number System Pencil Parking that I use Read like a Rock Star Teaching YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E107
    October 14 · 31 min

    Episode 107: Making Room for Words- Out of Bounds Word Wall

    Send me a message! I didn't know I would have SO much to say in this episode but goodness we covered a LOT of gold! All of the links and people mentioned in this episode are linked below: Anna - From where I teach My "photo dump" from last week (Facebook here) Rock Paper Scissors Variations Margarita Pérez García Story Listening Dr. Beniko Mason Alice Ayel Megan Hayes Pictionary page LFL members log in here for Rainbow Road access! Get on the waitlist for LFL PLC! YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E106
    October 6 · 28 min

    Episode 106: From High-Frequency to High-Impact

    Send me a message! I've been so excited to share about what I've been doing with my 8th graders! I hope you enjoy this episode! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 105 ALL about PRAISE! Historic New Orleans Collection* - The Trail They Blazed Sooth Research Tool My Interview on the "That Teacher Next Door Podcast" with Helena Hains *I misnamed the Historic New Orleans Collection in the episode, not the exhibit itself but the non-profit. It is FANTASTIC and if you ever visit New Orleans I strongly encourage you check them out! YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E105
    September 29 · 29 min

    Episode 105: The Power of Praise

    Send me a message! I am SO excited to bring you this episode because PRAISE is such an INCREDIBLY important piece to cultivating a classroom culture where students USE the target language in my World Language Classroom! Here are the links mentioned in this episode: Episodes 22, 23, 24 on Cultivating A Culture of Risk Taking Rejoinders for your Walls! Spanish, French, English Trashquetbol blog Class points Blog Fiestas blog I was observed podcast Positive Phone Calls Home Blog Positive Phone Calls home Podcast YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E104
    September 15 · 27 min

    Episode 104: I was observed- Here's what she said!

    Send me a message! Here are the links mentioned in this episode: Splat (I used to call it squirt! ha!) Research- Effective Classroom Management at the beginning of the School Year Classroom Jobs Course Classroom Jobs Blog Classroom Jobs Podcast - My FAVE Jobs La Familia Loca PLC Waitlist YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E103
    September 2 · 32 min

    Episode 103: It takes TWO to make Parent Night Chic

    Send me a message! Shay and I had a BLAST recording this... can you tell!? Alsoooo yes, it did take TWO takes... le sigh... an extra tidbit from Shay! <3 and Dolly.... Here's a REALLY old blog you can read about Parent's Night too! YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E102
    August 25 · 29 min

    Episode 102: Nervous Nelly to Decisive Denise- How She Reclaimed Her Time, Energy, and Boundaries

    Send me a message! You are going to LOVE Denise's story. How many of these things resonate with you!? If you're ready to reclaim YOUR time, YOUR energy, and YOUR peace, we invite you to join us in La Familia Loca PLC! YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E101
    August 18 · 29 min

    Episode 101: Finding your Footing- Navigating Transitions as an Educator

    Send me a message! First and foremost, YOU'VE GOT THIS! Remember who you are! :) Second, listen in! I've got some tips and tricks for you to navigate the transition you're facing, whether it is returning after a leave from the classroom, or you're starting at a brand new school! Don't forget to save your seat for my upcoming workshop: 5 Strategies for Building Community that Lasts! I look forward to seeing you there! YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E100
    August 11 · 28 min

    Episode 100: Answering Your Biggest Back-to-School & CI Questions

    Send me a message! 100 EPISODES! WILD! YAYAYYY!!!! I decided to answer ALL the burning questions I've received the past week related to all things back to school and Comprehensible Input or Acquisition Driven Instruction! Join me for my FREE workshop 5 Simple Strategies for Building Classroom Community that lasts on August 20th at 6pm CST or August 23rd at 2pm CST! Click here to save your seat! Links mentioned in this episode: Norming your class WITH your students - Resource and blog YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E99
    August 4 · 22 min

    Episode 99: The Writing Game that STOLE the show at the LFL PLC Summer Conference!

    Send me a message! This year's conference was AMAZING! I am so grateful for each and every Familia member who presented and shared their genius! I am ALSO grateful for every member who showed up, listened, learned, contributed, and grew with me and our community! If you want access to these recordings, jump on our waitlist! We would LOVE to support you this year! Links mentioned: Blog for folx who love Clip Chat Join the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLC YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E98
    July 28 · 30 min

    Episode 98: Want More Joy in Class? Start With These 5 Student-Favorite Brain Breaks

    Send me a message! I am SO excited to share these Brain Breaks with you today! They were my students top 5 Brain Breaks from last year! I was inspired by Kate Walker's upcoming session for La Familia Loca PLC for our Summer Conference! If you're seeking more JOY for you and your students plus unparalleled support and coaching, get on our waitlist! I would LOVE to be your cheerleader this year! Links mentioned in this episode: La Familia Loca PLC Fourth Annual Summer Conference Zip Zap Zoom Name Game Episode 18- Best Brain Breaks for Back to School Pass it on Doodle Dash resource Doodle Dash Blog Platos or Quick Feet YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E97
    July 20 · 25 min

    Episode 97: From Colombia to the Classroom - My three greatest takeaways

    Send me a message! ¡Hola! Thanks for listening! I can't wait to share my three greatest takeaways from one week in Colombia with you! I'm sharing exactly how these takeaways apply to the classroom too! Links mentioned: Blog: Unpacking Experiencia Colombia Ode to Ben Tinsley Podcast episode LFL 4th Annual Summer Conference Taller Experiencia Colombia Join La Familia Loca PLC Letter to request funding YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E96
    June 23 · 30 min

    Episode 96: ALL things SUMMER

    Send me a message! So happy you're here! In this episode I share summer learning opportunities as well as what I've been doing so far this June!! You'll hear what I'm reading, watching, and playing with my kids in Mommy Summer Camp! Here are the links mentioned in the episode: Morning Routine Episode Ode to Ben Tinsley Episode Summer learning Opportunities: Ben Tinsley's Summer Institute: French Class for Spanish Teachers (COUPON: LOCA for 15% off weekly French classes + debrief for language teachers!) Viviana Tracy's Planning Your Year Course (three parts) Curriculum Labs with Express Fluency (COUPON: Annabelle for $30 off your registration TO ANY Lab) Summer Conference with La Familia Loca PLC included in a membership with La Familia Loca PLC! YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E95
    March 4 · 34 min

    Episode 95: Valentina's Greatest Aventura yet!

    Send me a message! I feel so grateful for this woman and how dedicated she is to supporting educators! She pours her heart and soul in to Aventuras and I cannot WAIT for her to share it with you! Thanks for listening in! Link to Valentina's recent Insta Post that we mentioned Link to Valentina's HFW posters Check out Aventuras in Learning! - this is my affiliate link I truly believe you'll love it! YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E94
    February 24 · 44 min

    Episode 94: I'm BACK! and so is Riana! - an interview about my return to the classroom

    Send me a message! Podcast about deciding where and how to apply for jobs. Job Search with JOY - workbook Honoring the Unexpected Path- Blog about my year outside of the classroom with my darling baby The original podcast with Riana about my choice to quit to spend a year at home with my baby Reach out to work with Riana! Email her!- rhensel@spes.org YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E93
    February 17 · 50 min

    Episode 93: Seeing Every Student: Intentional Inclusion in the World Language Classroom with Emily Ibrahim

    Send me a message! I am so grateful for Emily joining me for this podcast! I hope you'll check out her sequel to the beloved "Edi el Elefante"! The links for both books is below! Links mentioned in this episode: Emily Ibrahim Edi el Elefante Edi el amigo - color Edi el amigo - B&W Hannah Sullivan YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E92
    February 10 · 51 min

    Episode 92: HYPE Squad with Carolyn Deas and Kelsey Leanza

    Send me a message! Happy International week of Random Acts of KINDNESS! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to interview these incredible women about what they're doing at their school to cultivate a culture of kindness which in turn is creating a huge shift in the sense of community at their school! Wait til you hear all of these ideas! I hope you enjoy as much as I did! I REALLY loved chatting with them and I feel like even after 45 minutes they still had more ideas to share! Enjoy! YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E91
    Oct 22, 2025 · 32 min

    Episode 91: Un sueño cumplido

    Send me a message! I hope you'll consider joining us! Click the links below to connect with Meg, Craig, y taller experiencia Colombia! Links: Sign Up for Emails Facebook Experiencia Colombia Instagram Experiencia Colombia Our Website: Registration and Information What´s Included and what´s NOT YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

  • S1 · E89
    Sep 3, 2025 · 25 min

    Episode 89: Your mindset, YOUR choice... it is up to you!

    Send me a message! What will YOU choose this school year?! Links mentioned: Mindset Hacks PDF La Familia Loca PLC Letter to request funding Connect with Cäcilia Wyman Conference in the Cloud BOOSTER DAY YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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  • S1 · E88
    Aug 26, 2025 · 10 min

    Episode 88: Shift what SUCKS- Make it work for YOU!

    Send me a message! I am learning to shift the things that feel routine, monotonous or down right sucky... This particular shift was AMAZING, energizing and OH so engaging! Thanks for joining me! Links mentioned: Classroom Jobs Blog Classroom Jobs Podcast Classroom Jobs Course with John Sifert Calm and Connected, Classroom-Ready Start FREE workshop! YAY! Spooky Season is here! Check out this blog that highlights all my BEST Spooky Season resources! Your students are going to LOOOVE them! I know you will too! Let's Connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store Join La Familia Loca PLC

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