Perfecting Pedagogy - Improving Language Instruction: 1% Better Every Day

Lizzie February 1, 2021 Gamify

Digital Escape Rooms are Motivation Magic!

I had heard so much about digital escape rooms, how easy they are to make, and how it transforms class into an engagement magnet. … View Post

Lizzie January 1, 2020 Reflections

10 Lessons Learned this Decade

“Take in account each and every moment, Because time will never stop for your consent.” -excerpt from Time Never Stops by Shubham Goel 2020 is … View Post

Lizzie December 13, 2019 Gamify

Macarons Mercredi

Macarons Mercredi is a super competitive, low-prep, vocab or circumlocution game! Macarons Mercredi is the French version of Taco Tuesday, created by the fantastically … View Post

Lizzie August 19, 2019 Reflections

8 Mindful Mantras for Teachers

Some days in the classroom can be exciting, filled with happy “lightbulb” moments, laughter and love. Other days can be trying, tiring and tense. … View Post

Lizzie April 12, 2019 Reflections

Do It For The Kids

My New Motto “Do it for the kids… do it for the kids… do it for the kids.” I didn’t think I’d … View Post

Lizzie March 16, 2019 Gamify

Mafia: A Speaking Game for Language Classes

Oh, Mafia! How I love you! This is one of my favorite games to “trick” my kiddos into learning! It’s a beautiful thing … View Post

Lizzie February 14, 2019 Reflections

What to do when your observation didn’t go as planned?

We have ALL had these moments. I think if you ask just about any teacher if they have ever had a sub-par observation, they … View Post

Lizzie December 31, 2018 Reflections

#MyFives: World Language Teachers I Followed in 2018

This past year was the year I catapulted myself into the #teachergram community – AND IT WAS AMAZING! I’m ending the year with 5 short … View Post

Lizzie December 21, 2018 Reflections

Be Reflective and Keep an Open Mind

I teach 7th and 8th grade French. It’s French 1, but split over 2 years. Which is amazing when you LOVE your kiddos, but can … View Post

Lizzie November 17, 2018 Reflections

Why Perfecting Pedagogy?

Because I love alliteration! Perfecting pedagogy isn’t about becoming a perfect teacher – we all know that just doesn’t exist – and that’s … View Post