What do you do when there is a change in your schedule, like shortened class time because of a delayed opening? What if several students need to miss class because of a school event or responsibility? This is sometimes the reality of our teaching. We had a plan, but need to figure out in the moment how to best use the time we have. This is where sponge activities are useful. Jessica Hall, a Spanish teacher in Connecticut, joins me to talk about what we can do when we find ourselves in these situations.
Topics in this Episode:
- what sponge activities are and why are they such an important tool for language teachers
- how can sponge activities help teachers make sure that every minute in the classroom is purposeful and engaging
- strategies to adjust the same sponge activity so it works for beginners as well as more advanced learners
- how do you keep sponge activities fun and interactive while still ensuring that they support language growth
- simple low-to-prep sponge activities you can try right away
- PDF with all the activities that Jessica mentions in the episode
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- Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments
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