Your Dual Classroom

Hello and Happy FallReader! Sometimes the simplest activities make the biggest difference. Students light up when they see a collaborative project waiting for them, and coloring posters are one of my favorites. They aren’t just busy work—students practice teamwork, share space, and contribute to something larger than themselves. Plus, it creates a beautiful display for your classroom walls, bulletin boards or even your door. I wrote a blog post sharing exactly how to use this resource with...

Hello Reader! Fall is here, and I’ve put together something I know you’ll love! 🍂 My brand-new Fall Spanish Literacy Bundle for dual language and bilingual K-1 classrooms. Everything is black & white, print-and-go, and perfect for:✅ Centers✅ Independent work✅ Pair work✅ Morning work ✨ Grab it now for 50% off through Monday, October 6! That is only $6.00 for 4 low prep resources that you can use tomorrow! Click on the image so that you can see this resource in my TpT store. What’s inside each...

Hello Reader! Sometimes it feels like I learned some really cool things late in life...maybe that's you too...? In any case, when I started my career 'Bilingual Education' was not new, but it certainly was not well developed either. A few years in I learned that there are different ways of learning languages, and those ways are actually labeled simultaneous, sequential, and balanced bilinguals. Do you know your type? And, did you know that if you find out more about your kids' 'bilingual...

Hey Reader! Have you been feeling a bit burned out at school lately? With the holidays approaching, this time of year gets a bit hectic and stressful for you as the teacher and also for the kids in your room. When these exciting, yet stressful, points in the year come along, I always like to have a hefty supply of NO PREP activities right close to my teaching heart!! (and kids!) Check out this NO PREP resource here. That's why I'm sharing this Dot to Dot PLUS cut and paste initial sounds...

Hello Reader! With the start of November, I'm sure that you are well into this year's journey of teaching literacy--biliteracy, really. Embedded in biliteracy is translanguaging, my favorite time! Some people call it 'Bridging' and even 'The Bridge', and as people who speak, read and write in 2 or more languages we are translanguaging all the time! I know that it can get exciting to teach translanguaging explicitly in K-1, and I want to send your way a resource that can help. This resource...

Hello Reader! 🍁 How would you like to decorate your door for fall? 🍁 OH! I seriously almost forgot to mention that this is a collaborative poster. You can use it as a class team builder, and then have a decorated door!! This resource is in English, and is color by number, so it is a really nice and simple ESL activity as well. If you don't have a lot of time to spend on this project, you could give the kiddos their sheet to complete as a Must-Do/May-Do or put the sheets in your stations or...

Hello Reader! 🍎 I hope that September has gone well for you, and that this has been an effective time for establishing routines in your classroom, and getting your beginning of the year testing done. As we look into the next month of October, I want to suggest one of my favorite resources for October. It gives me happy fall vibes!! 🍁 Well, not just for the fall vibes...this cut up sentence resource is a really nice print-and-go set with 0 to no prep just for when you need that extra time for...

Hello Reader! Wow! I can't believe that September is almost over! The crisp, fall air is definitely here! Along with all the planning and stress that comes with it, I have been taking a second look at ESL and teaching English. It is important to use a bridge into English when we teach, and sometimes it is great to have a time where a read-aloud and vocabulary development can happen on its own! That is why I'd love for you to take a look at this old but gold English resource. Click on the...

Hello Reader! Okay, we HAVE to talk about IT. Click on the image for Your Dual Classroom on TpT. And by IT, I mean back-to-school prep. No, I’m not trying to kill your summer vibes! I’m actually here to help you start the new school year with the right vibes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, the first few weeks back can be hectic, to say the least. That’s why I've put together a collection of tips and resources to help you not just survive but THRIVE this school year....

Save this pin for later! Hey Reader! The summer is flying by, right?! With the 4th of July just around the corner, I wanted to pop in to wish you a happy and safe holiday. Whether you're grilling out with friends and family, watching fireworks light up the night sky, or just enjoying some well-deserved time off, I hope you have a blast celebrating America's birthday. 🎇 In the spirit of all that Fourth of July fun and fireworks, I've decided to extend my 50% off sale on my new Classroom Decor:...