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You know that moment…Your students have prepared their answers.They’ve practiced.They’ve rehearsed with their partner.Th...
08/12/2026

You know that moment…

Your students have prepared their answers.
They’ve practiced.
They’ve rehearsed with their partner.
They’re feeling pretty confident.

Then you ask…

¿Por qué? ¿Cuándo? ¿Cómo?

And suddenly… you can hear a pin drop. 😅

That’s exactly why I created Spanish Chat Mats.

I wanted my students to have the language they needed right in front of them, so they could move beyond memorized answers and actually keep the conversation going.

Because speaking Spanish shouldn’t stop when the teacher asks one unexpected follow-up question.

Want to see the Chat Mats I created to help?

Comment HABLAR below and I’ll send you the link!

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What’s the one thing you wish someone had told you when you first started teaching Spanish?Share your best advice below....
08/12/2026

What’s the one thing you wish someone had told you when you first started teaching Spanish?

Share your best advice below. You never know which new Spanish teacher might need to hear it today. 💜

👇 Drop your Wednesday Wisdom in the comments!

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08/06/2026

What’s the first thing your students do when they walk into your classroom?

If your answer is “wait for class to start,” it might be time for a better routine.

My Spanish Bell Ringers help students get focused, thinking in Spanish, and ready to learn from the moment the bell rings. No extra prep. Just project and teach.

What’s your biggest challenge with the first 5 minutes of class? I’d love to hear it.

Comment BELL below, and I’ll send you the link to grab the free sample with 5 Spanish Bell Ringers and check out the full resource with 20 ready-to-use activities.

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08/06/2026

Behind every “perfect” family photo is someone laughing too hard, someone looking the wrong way, and someone making everyone else crack up.

This is one of those photos. ❤️

The bloopers are what make the memories. The laughter is what brings us together. And the love is what makes it all worth remembering.

Perfection is overrated. Family isn’t.

What’s your favorite family blooper?

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!The Teachers Pay Teachers Back-to-School Sale is almost here!If you’ve been waiting to grab classr...
08/03/2026

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The Teachers Pay Teachers Back-to-School Sale is almost here!

If you’ve been waiting to grab classroom-ready Spanish resources, this is the perfect time. Whether you’re teaching Novice or Intermediate Spanish, you’ll find engaging activities designed to get students talking while saving you valuable planning time.

In my store you’ll find:
✔️ Chat Mats
✔️ Task Cards
✔️ Flashcards
✔️ Printables
✔️ Digital Activities
✔️ Bundles

🛍️ Sale Dates: August 4-5

Save this post so you don’t forget, and tell me in the comments…

What’s the ONE resource you need most for back-to-school?

I’d love to help you find it!

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🎉 BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAY! 🎉I’m giving away a $10 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card just in time for the TpT Back-to-Schoo...
08/02/2026

🎉 BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAY! 🎉

I’m giving away a $10 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card just in time for the TpT Back-to-School Sale (August 4-5)! 🍎📚

Here’s how to enter:

✅ Follow Spanish Teacher Resources | Marilyn
❤️ Like this post
📅 Comment the date you go back to school
👯 Tag 3 Spanish teacher friends

⏰ Giveaway closes Monday, August 3 at 10:00 PM EST.

The winner will be announced that evening, so you’ll have your gift card in time to shop the TpT Back-to-School Sale on August 4-5!

Know a Spanish teacher who would love free classroom resources? Tag them below! 👇

Good luck, and thank you for being part of this amazing community!

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If I had to walk into an empty classroom and start all over tomorrow, I wouldn’t buy everything. I wouldn’t decorate eve...
07/30/2026

If I had to walk into an empty classroom and start all over tomorrow, I wouldn’t buy everything. I wouldn’t decorate every wall. I wouldn’t spend hours creating resources from scratch.

After 34 years of teaching Spanish, I’ve learned that what matters most isn’t having the perfect classroom.

It’s creating a classroom where students feel comfortable taking risks, speaking the language, and building confidence one conversation at a time.

Over the next few posts, I’m sharing exactly what I’d focus on first if I had to start over. I hope it saves you time, money, and a whole lot of stress.

👇 What’s the first thing you’d set up in your classroom?

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There comes a point when you stop waiting for permission to be who you were created to be.Own your strengths. Celebrate ...
07/30/2026

There comes a point when you stop waiting for permission to be who you were created to be.

Own your strengths. Celebrate your growth. Walk into every room knowing that your voice, your gifts, and your presence matter.

Phenomenal isn’t something you become. It’s something you choose to believe about yourself.

✨ Tell me one word that describes the phenomenal woman you are. I’ll go first in the comments:

There is something special about a teacher’s summer sunset.No bells. No lesson plans. No papers to grade. Just a reminde...
07/29/2026

There is something special about a teacher’s summer sunset.

No bells. No lesson plans. No papers to grade. Just a reminder to slow down, breathe, and enjoy the moments you spent all year earning.

These quiet summer nights don’t last forever, so soak them in. The classroom will be waiting soon enough.

🌅 Here’s to making memories before the school year begins again.

What’s one thing you’re making sure to do before summer ends? Tell me in the comments. ❤️

☀️ Spanish teachers, your summer savings start NOW!This week is packed with incredible deals from Spanish teacher-author...
07/27/2026

☀️ Spanish teachers, your summer savings start NOW!

This week is packed with incredible deals from Spanish teacher-authors, plus plenty of freebies to help you get ready for back to school.

Here’s what’s happening:
💚 Grab free teaching resources all week
🎁 Enter to win one of FIVE $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards
💲 Monday: $1 Deals
💲 Tuesday: $3 Deals
📚 Wednesday: $5 Bundles
🎉 Thursday: 50% OFF selected resources

Search on Teachers Pay Teachers each day to find the featured deals.

Tag a Spanish teacher who loves saving money, and let me know in the comments which day you’re most excited for! ☀️📚

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