Picture this: your most energetic class is quiet, engaged, and acquiring language at a level you didn’t think was possible. And with a little front end set up, you have zero prep for it the rest of the year. Yeah right, you think. Not MY freshmen. And how much work and planning does this takeContinue reading “Unlock Peace and Joy with Reading”
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Sha Sha Sha Shakira
Shakira has come a long way since her angsty, clever word plays from the 90s… or has she? Shakira is one of the most famous people in Latin America, and with reason. There is more to her than a talented, beautiful woman. She is a genius, poet, song writer and humanitarian. Only Shakira could takeContinue reading “Sha Sha Sha Shakira”
Demi got a glow up!
Do you know Demi Lovato’s story? I personally have this in my library and my students love it. Lovato’s talents have brought them fame, but happiness hasn’t come easy. Through their struggles with personal tragedy, mental health and substance abuse, it has been a long road. Follow Demi on their journey of activism, benevolence andContinue reading “Demi got a glow up!”
So much more than an avatar
You would kind of have to live under a rock not to have heard of Zoe Saldaña. The Dominican-Puerto Rican actress is the highest grossing actress of all time and starred in 4 of the 6 highest grossing films of all time! Seriously! But did you know she speaks Italian too? She married Italian artist,Continue reading “So much more than an avatar”
Storytime con Sra. Jensen 