Teaching La Vida Loca

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!

S2:E13 - Stop overthinking it! Only ONE thing matters...

YAYY! You're here! I am so glad! In this episode I'll give you 4 criteria to consider as you think about your first 6 weeks back to school! This is a juicy preview of the workshop I'm offering this weekend "Cultivating Connections: 5 Strategies for Building and Sustaining a Thriving Classroom Community " I hope you can join me! Click here to save your seat!Links:Dr. Sims BishopCultivating Connections WorkshopLet's Connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeJoin the waitlist fo...

08-08
11:52

S2: E12- The Power of Pause: Teachers, it's time to rest

Summer is here! Stop worrying about prepping for the next school year! This episode is to remind you to enjoy the summer break that you waited for during the school year. Rest, and don't forget to download the free "Sunshine and Serenity" teacher's summer companion resource guide.LinksHow To Be Intentional During Conference Season Blog Post“Conferencing Intentionally” worksheets Sunshine and Serenity PDFJoin the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLCLet's Connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy Web...

07-15
16:00

S2: E11- Embracing Our Minds and Our ADHD Superpowers!

I am so grateful for this woman and this important conversation! Bertha Delgadillo joins me for this episode and together we share our journeys with our late in life diagnosis of ADHD and how we’re working to understand our Brains and unleash our superpowers! We hope to see you at our session at ACTFL this year in Philadelphia!The following are the various links mentioned in this episode!Get on Bertha’s email list! XOXO, Your Tough Love Coach PodcastI have ADHD PodcastDr. HallowellADHD 2...

05-21
37:01

S2: E10- Brief Moving Meditations with Kristen Wolf

What a JOY it was to interview Kristen about her Brief Moving Meditations! I hope you LOVE this episode and you enjoy incorporating some of these ideas into your classroom with your students! Here are the various links mentioned in this episode:My Guided Breathing Brain Break ResourceKristen's Qi Gong Teacher on YouTubeThe Gorilla/ Immune Boost breathKristen's template for the Humming bee breath to use with students!Join the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLCLet's Connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy In...

05-14
32:51

S2: E9- 5 Novel Brain Breaks for YOU and your students!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to YOU! Thank you so much for listening and supporting my podcast! Here's 5 novel Brain Breaks for you to try out this week with your students! I hope they bring ALL of you LOTS of JOY!These are the various links mentioned in this episode:35 Brain Break Blogs on my websiteEpisode 3- Student Buy InCountry Class Names for Community BuildingShape Up Inspiration from IamjoshuawoodardExample ASMR videoRecent reviews of the podcast! Add yours!Join the waitlist for La...

05-07
18:29

S2:E8 - Spread JOY and Teach Gratitude!

There's nothing like the feeling of spreading JOY and teaching gratitude! I can't wait to hear how these ideas bring YOU, your students, and the teachers in your building some joy this week, next week, and for years to come! Love, AnnabelleBlog for Student Driven Word CloudsInstagram video of word cloudsYouTube video how to of Word Art.comRecent reviews of the podcast! Add yours!Face-off Brain Break Blog and YouTube video to see it in action!Join the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLCLet's Conn...

04-29
20:12

S2: E7 - NO prep strategies! YAY!

Get ready, in this episode, I'm giving you three, no-prep strategies to use in your classes for when you come into school and literally, barely have the energy to teach. No prep, like zero prep! Get excited, and listen now!Links & ResourcesThe Comprehensible ClassroomCollaborative Free-WritesS2 Episode 6: The POWER of Dopamine! with Jess PsarosS1 Episode 4: 3 Low to NO prep Games for the World Language Classroom!Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeLet's Connec...

04-11
20:25

S2: E5- How comprehensible ARE you!?

For real though!? Do you know!? Do you ask them!? Try the strategies I outline in THIS episode to find out how comprehensible you're really being for your students!Links mentioned in the episode:Sponge analogy on YouTubeConference in the Cloud 2024Be the first to know when La Familia Loca PLC opens its doors again! Join the waitlist!Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeLet's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeLa Familia Loca PLC

03-12
17:18

S2: E4- 50 Years from now...

You're amazing... Don't forget it... There's a tiny homework assignment in this episode that will take 30 seconds but have a BIG impact! Here are the links mentioned in this episode:John BraceyWork won't love you back - Sarah JaffeBlog on End of the Year SurveyBe the first to know when La Familia Loca PLC opens its doors again! Join the waitlist!Let's connect!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeLet's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeLa Familia Loca PLC

02-29
12:07

S2: E3- Finding Joy in the Journey: A Tale of Transformation

Lack of SupportLack of EngagementLack of resourcesLack of inspirationLack of communityYou're not alone! Listen to Silvy's journey to JOY and transformative year within La Familia Loca PLC! The doors are open until Friday the 17th at 8pm CDT and I would love to be your support, cheerleader, and part of your community the rest of this school year! Click HERE to learn more and become our newest member! Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeLa Familia Loca PLC

02-11
32:01

S2: E2- Chairs and Cheers: Engage and Excel with these Teacher Tips!

That was SUCH a fun episode to record! I hope it gives you lots of ideas for tracking all the amazing things happening in your classroom every day! Below are the many links and references I talk about throughout this juicy episode:Tuesday Tip 39 - Seating Chart (a visual for you)Interpersonal and Interpretive Communication Rubric Blog!Mary P Overton BlogPositive Phone Calls home blog (read it!)Positive Phone calls home podcast (OMG SO GOOD!)10 Day Brain Break Challenge! (YAY!) Let's connect!M...

02-01
18:36

S2:E1- Teaching Unmasked: Navigating Authenticity and Impostor Syndrome

Unplugged, unscripted, authentically tackling imposter syndrome and challenging YOU to teach as your AUTHENTIC, RAW, GENIUS, MAGICAL self! Thank you for being here and tuning in to Episode 1 of Season 2 of Teaching La Vida Loca the Podcast!Here are the people, places, and things mentioned in this episode:CI DownUnderBu CathyBu AnneAdriana Ramírez and Margarita Peréz García's Podcast Stations BlogStations PodcastStation Expectations Freebie ResourceClass Jobs Course with John SifertLa Fa...

01-25
23:57

Episode 59: Classroom to Calm: Rethinking Teacher Recharge

Welcome to the final episode of season 1 of Teaching La Vida Loca! In this episode, I want you to reframe and rethink the way you talk about your "rest" this break and in future breaks from school! I am so grateful for you, and I cannot WAIT to venture into a new year and brand new season of Teaching La Vida Loca with YOU!Here's the original post I saw on Instagram by ArtbyLittleBugHere's the post with my big announcement!Here's the link to register for my workshop on Story asking- Reimagined...

12-30
09:03

Episode 58: Low-Prep Reading Strategies! YAY!

I am SO glad to be back to podcasting and I hope you're excited for some HIGHLY engaging and impactful reading strategies that are LOW prep for you!Don't forget to leave me a review (yay thank you!!) on Apple Podcasts here. And, don't miss the opportunity to join me for my workshop on Story-asking Reimagined in January to make the story-asking process more engaging and equitable! You'll LOVE it! Register here.Here are the people and links mentioned in this episode:Laurie ClarqMichele WhaleyLa...

12-20
22:45

Episode 57- Stop, breathe, and ask yourself this question!

Phew... I double dog dare you to try this the next time you feel like pulling your hairs out in front of a class... the next time your find yourself ready to explode because they're LITERALLY not doing ANYTHING like you wanted them to... Pause, breathe, and ask yourself this question!YAY!Here's the Brain Break mentioned in this podcast!- the blogHere's a video of it in action! - listen to how quiet they sound!Here's where you can learn about the Empowered Mastermind two day workshop that Clau...

10-03
14:18

Episode 56: Agentic Engagement!

HUGE shout out to Dr. Liam Printer for joining La Familia Loca PLC this weekend and sharing his incredible research and knowledge in such REAL ways! To listen to his podcast click here or visit his website to read about the many ways you can learn from him!The various forms of engagement he shared he noted he learned a lot from John Marshall Rieve. Episode 54: Being intentional about your feedbackTo register for the workshop that Express Fluency is hosting for FREE on October 3rd click here. ...

09-26
12:53

Episode 55: SEL in the WL Classroom with Andrea Eiter

What a treat to have my dear friend Andrea join me for this podcast episode! There are TONS of actionable takeaways for you in this episode, and I cannot wait to hear how they have an impact on you and your students!Make sure to follow Andrea on Instagram to continue to learn and grow with her!Here are the links and people mentioned in this episode:Lauren TauchmenCI MidwestLauren WatkinsBryce HedstromRise and Shine Collective (don't forget, not only will Andrea be participating, but she is a ...

09-14
31:54

Episode 54: Be Intentional about your Feedback!

I challenge you to be more intentional about the way you're praising your students this week, and then observe how it directly impacts their motivation and effort in your class!Here are the links mentioned in this episode:Back to school student survey on TPTClassroom Jobs in the World Language Classroom BlogClassroom Jobs CoursePositive phone calls home blogPositive phone calls home podcastThe Rise and Shine Collective for building a consistent morning routine!Want to know more about La Famil...

09-11
15:43

Episode 53: Morning Momentum: Start Strong, Finish Stronger!

Wahoooo! Yay for new beginnings!I am SO excited to share this with you! It has been several months in the making!Click here to join the Rise and Shine Collective Click here for Episode 18 on Back to School Brain BreaksClick here to learn about StatuesClick here for Quick FeetSending you LOADS of love for the week ahead! I hope to see you inside the collective!Love,AnnabelleConnect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteLa Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!Let's Connec...

08-31
27:22

Episode 52: Patience, Dear Teacher

In this episode, I share some reflections on challenges I've had being patient at the beginning of the year! I also share about the power of class jobs!Silent hand signalsBlog on Class jobsPodcast on my fave Class jobsCourse on Class jobsConnect with me!My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy TikTokMy WebsiteLa Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!Let's Connect! My BlogMy YouTubeMy InstagramMy WebsiteMy TPT storeLa Familia Loca PLC

08-24
12:36

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