California Language Teachers' Association

⏯️ Missed one of our webinars? No worries! 🎉 All of our webinars are recorded and available on the Members Only page. 🖥️✨ That means you can: ✔ Watch anytime, anywhere ✔ Learn at your own pace ✔ Revisit sessions for fresh ideas 💡 Don’t miss out on the professional growth and ready-to-use strategies our community is sharing. 🌎💬 👉 Not a member yet? Don't worry, you can join or renew at clta.net/apply-or-renew…. #WorldLanguageTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearnOnYourTime #MembersOnly

🌟 New idea for building community in our schools! 🌟 I created postcards for teachers to leave positive feedback when visiting colleagues’ classrooms. 📝💌 The purpose isn’t evaluative—just supportive. Imagine dropping by, leaving a kind note, and spreading encouragement and positive vibes. ✨ It’s a simple way to: ✔ Foster stronger relationships within your department (or across departments!) ✔ Celebrate the amazing things happening in classrooms ✔ Remind each other that the work we do matters 💙 Let’s lift each other up—one postcard at a time. 💌🌟 Get your own editable copy on the Members Only page. Not a member yet? Don't worry, you can join or renew at clta.net/apply-or-renew…. #TeacherSupport #PositiveVibesOnly #StrongerTogether #TeacherCommunity #latepost #longweek #3rdweekofschoolalready

BONUS: I've included a dept. version so that you can use with your department and get to know each other more!

Happy Thursday! We're heading towards the end of our Back to School Members Only Week! Have you enjoyed all the freebies and ideas? Here's another class activity to help you build those relationships! I usually print one copy per group, and then give them two dice. Whichever numbers they roll, they use the number on the left and the number on the top. Where they connect, that's the question they answer and/or ask their group. I actually leave it up to the students to decide if they are answering or asking the question. Some teams like to ask the question to the next person rolling the dice. It's a fun activity and easily edited so you can ask questions about the topic/theme/chapter you are on. To get your own editable copy, please go to the Members Only page of our website. Not a member yet? No worries, join or renew at clta.net/apply-or-renew….

Happy🐫 day! Our Back to School, Members Only Week continues with a free set of classroom posters. Whether you prefer colorful designs, bold images, or the minimalist aesthetics approach, we have you covered! We're also open to requests.😉We hope you enjoy them! For your own copy, check out the CLTA Members Only page. Not a member yet? No worries, you can join or renew at clta.net/apply-or-renew….

Our Back to School, Members Only Week continues with this great activity to get to know your students. Our member was inspired to design a jersey-type shirt, since the World Cup is coming soon! During the first week of school, this teacher made sure that they eased their way back into learning and teaching. It's so important to spend the time to build relationships in your classroom. Coloring and drawing have so many benefits such as stress reduction, improved focus, and enhanced creativity. It can also be a valuable tool for developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and emotional expression. Once they were done the teacher had them use their jersey to then share out with another partner. They swaped partners 3 times, practicing in the target language. After they practiced they had to record a video on Padlet talking about the information on their jerseys. For your own copy, check out the CLTA Members Only page. Not a member yet? No worries, you can join or renew at clta.net/apply-or-renew….

Back to School Freebie for our members! Inspired by @science_duo , our member created her own version! She uses this name tent activity with her students to not only learn about them but get her students to know each other in their groups. The teacher turns these activities into low-prep, low-stakes speaking opportunities in class. The inside of the tent (back side of the handout) has a section for daily prompts that the teacher asks the students and she responds. For some examples of the prompts and your own editable version of the tent, check out the CLTA Members Only page. Not a member yet? No worries, you can join or renew at clta.net/apply-or-renew….

LEARN THEIR NAMES! One of the most important things to do at the start of a new school year is to learn how to correctly pronounce your students' names. Check out what one of our members does to make sure her students help her how to correctly pronounce their names. She has index cards for all her students as they come in. The # on the right corresponds to the group that they will be in. Students answer the questions using both sides of the index card. The teacher collects them and uses the index cards ALL year to call on students in class. It's a great way for the teacher to get to know the students and remember some important facts through the year. Grab a copy of the slides on the MEMBERS ONLY page of CLTA! Not a member yet? Don't worry, join or renew at clta.net/apply-or-renew….

Thank you @AvantAssessment for sponsoring our coffee breaks! @WLSumSem

Thank you @WaysidePublish for sponsoring a student and the cupcake social! @WLSumSem

It's #funfactsfriday!

It's #ThankfulThursday and we love our members! CLTA membership runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. If you want to become a CLTA member for the 2025-2026 term or rejoin, please submit your application here: clta.net/apply-or-renew….

Don't forger to register for our 2025 Back2School Crash Course Webinar with @swcoltorg . Did we mention 🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓 for CLTA and/or SWCOLT members??? 📅Thursday, July 24th ⌚2:00 PM & 4:00 PM 🔗Register at tfaforms.com/5179857 💵FREE for CLTA and/or SWCOLT members!

It's #FunFactFriday 🧠💖 What is higher emotional intelligence? It’s the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions—and to connect with and respond to the emotions of others. It helps you build stronger relationships, handle stress better, and communicate with empathy. 🤝💬 #EmotionalIntelligence #LifeSkills #LanguageAndEmpathy

It's #ThankfulThursday and we 💘 our members!

🎆Celebrating Freedom Through Many Voices Happy 4th of July!🎆 Today, we celebrate the birth of a nation founded on the ideals of liberty 🗽, hope 🌟, and the promise of a better future 🌈. As we enjoy the fireworks, parades, and community spirit, we also pause to honor the diverse voices, languages, and cultures that make the U.S. truly unique. From Indigenous languages to immigrant stories, from bilingual classrooms to homes filled with multilingual traditions —our nation's strength lies in its diversity. 💪🌎 Let today be a celebration of: ✨ Freedom of expression ✨ Cultural heritage ✨ The beautiful mosaic of languages and identities that shape our country Your voice matters. Your story matters. 🧡💙 Together, we raise our voices, our hopes, and our flags in unity. 🙌🎆 Here’s to a future where every language, every culture, and every person is valued and empowered. 💫 #FourthOfJuly 🇺🇸 #LanguagesMatter 🗣️ #MultilingualUSA 🌍 #DiversityIsOurStrength 🤝 #CelebrateFreedom 🎆 #UnityInDiversity ❤️🤍💙 #RaisingTheFLAGS 🚩 #WorldLanguages 📚

🧠🌍 What is cross-cultural understanding? It’s the ability to respect and connect with people from different backgrounds by learning about their values, beliefs, and ways of life. It’s about listening, learning, and growing—together. 💬❤️ #GlobalCitizenship #WorldLanguages #CulturalConnections

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Teacher of the Year, Cécile! 🌟 Over the past year, Cécile has taken us on a remarkable journey—one filled with insight, reflection, and passion for teaching. Through the videos she shared with our community, we not only got to know Cécile, but we got to learn from her. Her stories and strategies resonated with educators across the state (and beyond!), sparking ideas, inspiring change, and reminding us all why we do what we do. Her authenticity and generosity in sharing her experience gave us a meaningful glimpse into the heart of an educator who leads with purpose and love for the profession. We are incredibly proud to have Cécile as our Teacher of the Year. Watching her growth and the impact she’s had on others has been a true honor. Her dedication, creativity, and voice have lifted up our community and strengthened our shared mission to empower world language educators. Please join us in thanking Cécile for her extraordinary work, her unwavering passion, and her deep commitment to students, teachers, and the future of language learning. 💬 Drop a comment below to show your appreciation, share how her journey inspired you, or simply say THANK YOU! 👏👏👏 You deserve all the accolades, Cécile! #TeacherOfTheYear #WorldLanguageEducators #ThankYouCecile #LanguageMatters #WLCommunity #EducatorSpotlight #RaisingTheFLAGS

It's #ThankfulThursday and we love our members!