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Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
Welcome to Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast! Are you a World Language teacher who is looking for ideas, strategies, activities, and inspiration to create a World Language class where you and your students enjoy using the language to learn about the world and each other? Do you want to transform your class into an acquisition-driven instruction space where you intentionally provide a ton of comprehensible input?
If you are, you're in the right place.
Let's start this journey together. Head over to IG, and send me a DM @claudiamelliott to let me know what topics you would like me to cover in an upcoming episode.Join my free Facebook community, Growing With C. Also, check out my blog to start discovering some of these ideas and strategies at growingwithproficiency.com
Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
Re-Release Episode 35: Easy, Fun, Low-Prep Games for the End of the Year (with Dahiana Castro)
There’s nothing like a good game to bring life back into your classroom—especially when everyone (including you) is counting down the days to summer 🌞.
In this conversation, I’m joined by my friend and amazing teacher, Dahiana Castro, to talk about simple, low-prep, and super engaging games you can use right now—yes, even if you feel out of energy and your students are done.
You’ll walk away with:
✅ A fresh take on classroom favorites like Trashketball and Grudge Ball
✅ Easy movement-based tweaks to boost participation
✅ A brilliant twist on scavenger hunts that your students will love
✅ Game templates you can use tomorrow
Whether you’re looking for a last-week lifesaver or just need a break from your regular plans, this episode is packed with ideas to make your life easier and your class more joyful.
👉 What game are YOU going to try first? DM me or tag me on IG with your favorite!
🎧 Listen now to this special re-release of Episode 94 of Growing With Proficiency, the Podcast.
Get ready for an amazing episode with Dahiana Castro, an amazing Spanish and French teacher! Dahiana is sharing with us today three super fun games that will bring back the energy and excitement to your classroom. These games are like hidden treasures that you'll want to keep until the perfect moment. So, grab your popcorn and tune in to discover these awesome activities that your students will be dying to play!
What I love most about these games is how easily they can be adapted to any content, language, or level you teach. If you're looking to spice up your lessons and inject energy into your classroom, this episode is a must-listen! Join us as Dahiana Castro spills the beans on these hidden gems. Hit play, and let's get the party started!
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Grudge Ball
