https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1 With Potential to be Used in a 7th Grade Spanish Classroom en-us 2021-09-21 15:18:59 UTC 2021-09-21 16:06:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f34f.png mgeftman1 https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757598289 For this Get to Know You game, the teacher asks a question such as "How many siblings do you have?" (This could be a good opportunity for the teacher to incorporate new spanish vocabulary by possibly holding up a vocabulary card with a picture of siblings and the word 'siblings' in spanish).  After the question is asked, the students with the same answer stand in a group. If two “globs” form over the same things, they should join. This game is affective for teachers to learn about their students, for students to find things in common with each other, and for teachers to incorporate vocabulary in a fun and interactive way. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757598289 mgeftman1 https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757604869 I recall my teachers assigning this project throughout my years in school, and personally, I think it's a great way for students to "teach" the class about who they are and what matters to them. This project could also incorporate the spanish language and students could use pictures or drawings to get creative with it and also help students associate unfamiliar spanish words with familiar pictures. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757604869 mgeftman1 https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757614727 In this game, the teacher would mark each side of the room with the statements "I like" and "I don't like" ("Me Gusta" and "No Me Gusta"). Then, the teacher would call out different things such as "when teachers give pop quizzes" or something as silly as "chocolate ice cream" and when prompted, the students will walk to either side of the room with whether that statement resonates with them or doesn't. This gives the teacher a better understanding of the class and also allows for students to find things they have in common or don't have in common with one another. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757614727 mgeftman1 https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757624894 This game allows for students to practice asking questions in spanish while learning about one another. Students will go around the room asking each other questions such as "Do you have a pet?" or "Do you like to read?" And if the answer is yes, the students writes their initials next to the box. Whoever gets bingo first wins! This is another great way for students to learn about each other and for them to practice their spanish speaking skills as well. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757624894 mgeftman1 https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757632195 I recall my teachers using this method and I think that it is a great way to learn more about students on the first day of school. The teacher would distribute questionnaires to students with questions ranging from "What is your favorite hobby?" to "What is something that I should know as your teacher?" This way, only the teacher will know the answers and students are able to tell the teacher more about them as a person and also as a student. This is a great way for a teacher to gauge the classroom and decide the best way to go about instruction and assessment. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757632195 mgeftman1 https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757639032 By doing this in the beginning of the year, the teacher is able to establish a relationship with the student and get to know them as a person and a student as well as for the student to learn more about the teacher. This method demonstrates that the teacher genuinely wants to get to know the student better in order to effectively teach them. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757639032 mgeftman1 https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757646873 In the beginning of the year, the teacher could generate some sort of method for the students to compete against each other such as giving them points when participating in class, for example. Once the students earn a significant amount of points, the students can "cash in" their points for a variety of rewards. One of the rewards could be getting to have a lunch party with the teacher! Students would be able to bring another student or two from the class and the they could eat lunch together with the teacher and establish a relationship. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757646873 mgeftman1 https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757651719 I recall my teachers doing this when I was in school, and I think it's a great idea for teachers to replicate this in their own schools as well. By sitting with students in the cafeteria or even just observing from the sidelines, the teacher can learn a lot more about their students and who they are outside of the classroom. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757651719 mgeftman1 https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757660040 Perhaps when reviewing for a quiz or test, I think it would be a fun way for students to learn about each other and also practice their spanish speaking skills in this fun and interactive way. The teacher would use a ball of some sort and pass it around the room and ask students questions to not only learn about them but also see where they are at with the material. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757660040 mgeftman1 https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757671224 This activity could also be used to review and to incorporate new spanish vocabulary. The teacher could hide clues around the classroom or even around the school or in an outdoor area if possible and also a bunch of objects that correlate to the material. This way, the teacher can observe how students work together as a team, how they work individually, and also to see where they are at with the material. ]]> 2021-09-21 15:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeftman1/wdwg00hqd04babk1/wish/1757671224