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 blog Here'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 Claudia and I are hosting in Raleigh, NC!

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 feedback To register for the workshop that Express Fluency is hosting for FREE on October 3rd click here. Let's connect! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store

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 Tauchmen CI Midwest Lauren Watkins Bryce Hedstrom Rise and Shine Collective (don't forget, not only will Andrea be participating, but she is a special guest presenter for the VIP members of the Rise and Shine Collective!)

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 TPT Classroom Jobs in the World Language Classroom Blog Classroom Jobs Course Positive phone calls home blog Positive phone calls home podcast The Rise and Shine Collective for building a consistent morning routine! Want to know more about La Familia Loca PLC!? Check it out here! Have a minute? Write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts

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 Breaks Click here to learn about Statues Click here for Quick Feet Sending you LOADS of love for the week ahead! I hope to see you inside the collective! Love, Annabelle Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My TikTok My Website La Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!

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 signals Blog on Class jobs Podcast on my fave Class jobs Course on Class jobs Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My TikTok My Website La Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!

The most magical episode... whew... I was not prepared for the love that these members were ready to share! I am so grateful for each of them and every single member within La Familia Loca PLC! If you're looking for support, inspiration, motivation, and COMMUNITY like this, I would LOVE to have you! Join our community here: https://lamaestraloca.mykajabi.com/LaFamiliaLocaPLC Can't wait to see you!

YAY! 50 EPISODES!!! Register for my workshop for FREE back to school inspiration here (August 13th 2pm CDT) Norm your class with your students! Classroom Contracts! The Name Game Brain Break 5 Back to School Brain Breaks Podcast! Cultivating a Culture of RiskTaking- (1st podcast in a 3 part series!) Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My TikTok My Website La Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!

I hope these words help remind you that nobody ever feels truly ready, and that YOU are enough for your students this year! Click here to register for my free Back To School Workshop to Empower and Energize you for the upcoming year! YAY! Let's tackle this start of the year together! Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My TikTok My Website La Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!

Just a little reminder to STOP comparing yourselves to others... because there's NOBODY quite like YOU! Click here to join my email list! Click here to join us at Conference in the Cloud! Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My TikTok My Website La Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!

Hey there my summer loving teacher! I really enjoyed recording today's episode for you, and I hope that it resonates! If it does, make sure to send to another educator who needs to hear it! Here are the links/people mentioned in this episode: Lisa MCH's "Tame your Inbox" Course! The #SunSationalSummerChallenge2023 Mr. Lyon on Instagram La Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist! Click here to join my email list! Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My TikTok My Website

I cannot WAIT for this year's FOURTH annual #SunSationalSummerChallenge Don't forget I'll be sharing details to my email list 5 days early but to the world of social media on the first of July! Don't miss out on some MANDATORY Summer Rest, JOY, and FUN! Click here to join my email list! Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My TikTok My Website

FULL of gratitude. FULL of it. Click here to join the waitlist and learn more! Email me with your questions!: annabelle@lamaestraloca.com YAY! Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My TikTok My Website

HOORAY for getting to meet some of you this summer IN PERSON or connect virtually!!! CI Summit Conference in the Cloud La Familia Loca PLC (email me if you want in today!) - annabelle@lamaestraloca.com Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My TikTok My Website

I've always approached student feedback a little differently! I am excited to share WHY and HOW with you in this episode! Click here to download my free end of year student survey! Click here to read a really old blog about WHY I do this! Click here for the first of my episodes on building a culture of risk taking! Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website

You are incredible, and I SO appreciate the work you do (seen and unseen) every day, week after week with your students! In this episode, I share 10 ways you can share gratitude for and appreciate the teachers in your building this year! Which is your favorite idea!? Go share on my Instagram post! I can't wait to hear what you try and how it spreads JOY to your colleagues, students and YOU! Bitmoji Blog Fun idea for Teacher Appreciation Week Blog Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website

Hello from Florida! I wanted to give you some ideas this week to boost engagement since Springtime can always feel challenging! Here are the various resources and links I mentioned during this podcast: Claudia Elliott's podcast on Gallery Walk Songkran Cultural Mini Unit in Spanish French and English Running Dictation Blog It's Art video of students playing It's Art Resource on TPT Sarah Breckley Move it! Brain Break Blog! (inspiration for Es arte!) Original Blog on Easter Egg Hunt reading activity Spring Time Scavenger Hunt Blog with videos of students playing Spring Time Scavenger Hunt Spanish Resource Spring Time Scavenger Hunt French Resource Spring Time Scavenger Hunt English Resource Connect with me! My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website

It took me FOREVER to try using Special Person Interviews in my classes, and now I can't imagine NOT having them! Here's all the links I mentioned in the episode! There's quite a few! Special Person Interview Resource - Spanish Special Person Interview Resource - English Special Person Interview Resource - French My TPT store Brain Breaks Part 31: Quick Feet! Blog Keith Toda Write and Discuss Blog Stoplight Reading Activity Blog Bryce Hedstrom Sabrina Janczak Connect with me: My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website

SCOLT23 was in Alabama this year. It was both inspiring and exhausting as most conferences tend to be. I am always very intentional about having three specific takeaways for my classroom. I recorded them in this episode for you! If you were at SCOLT I would love to hear YOUR takeaways! Here are the links mentioned in this podcast: Episode 9 of Teaching La Vida Loca Conferencing Intentionally Conference Pages Claudia Elliott Señora Chase Señor Ashby- Locura de marzo Music to my Ears course with La Maestra Loca and Bertha Delgadillo Video of our fun at SCOLT with Amazing Race Amazing Race in your classroom- Shane Goodpasture 30 second dance party Connect with me: My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store

OMG! I needed to feel motivated and inspired before recording for you this week and that "inspiration" hit me like a ton of bricks this morning! SO freaking excited to share this way to "gamify" a reading/listening comprehension activity with you! Here are the resources/links mentioned in this episode: Video of kids PLAYING Pass it up... the visual HELPS SO MUCH! Señor Wooly (freaking obsessed) Breathing Brain Breaks resource Breathing Brain Break Blog Connect with me: My Blog My YouTube My Instagram My Website My TPT store