March Madness in the ASL Classroom
February 22, 2026
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For most teachers, March is the LONGEST month ever. There are no holidays or days off. We work straight through to the end of the
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Calendar Talks in the World Language Classroom: Building Communication Every Single Day
February 17, 2026
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What if five to ten minutes a day could dramatically increase your students’ confidence, fluency, and independence in the target language? Calendar Talks are one
Why Interpersonal Communication Matters in the World Language Classroom
January 12, 2026
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If there’s one skill that truly shows whether students are using the language, it’s interpersonal communication. This is the heart of world language instruction. Interpersonal
How to Host a Murder Mystery In Your Language Classroom
October 29, 2025
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Why Students Love a Murder Mystery Murder mysteries are one of my students’ favorite activities. By far I get more requests for this type of
Cheese Thief
July 30, 2025
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As teachers, we are always looking for new games to engage students in the classroom. Today’s blog post is from guest blogger Bethany Stahler from
Story Roulette
December 11, 2024
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Since I use a lot of stories in class, I am always looking for a good activity to spice things up. With video chats, picture
Who Has…? A Game of Descriptions
May 2, 2024
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If you’re looking for a fun and interactive way to engage your students in a lesson on communication, descriptions, and deduction, the game “Who Has…?”
Keep Talking
April 29, 2024
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The game “Keep Talking” is a fun and engaging activity that promotes conversation, critical thinking, and collaboration among students. The game can be played with
Story Squares
January 30, 2024
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Story Squares are a visual storytelling tool designed to enhance language acquisition through narratives. Typically, these are a set of squares, each containing a chunk
Thanksgiving In the ASL Classroom
November 12, 2023
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Thanksgiving in the ASL Classroom The month of November is all about giving thanks. It is sometimes a concept our students don’t really understand. Where