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The end of the school year can feel chaotic: testing, low energy, and unpredictable schedules. So what do you actually do with your students during those final weeks?

In this episode of Growing With Proficiency, I sit down with Allison Wienhold (Mis Clases Locas) to share simple, low-prep end-of-year activities for world language classes that keep students engaged without burning you out.

We talk about how to balance review, celebration, and connection while staying true to a communicative, comprehension-based approach. Whether you need movement, easy games, or meaningful ways for students to show what they’ve learned, this episode is full of ideas you can use right away.

✨ Biggest Takeaways

• Why the end of the year is a different season for both students and teachers—and how to plan accordingly
• How to use conversation cards + movement for engaging review
• Easy ways to turn any activity into a gallery walk or walk & talk
• Low-prep games like:
  • 1-2-3 Jump
  • Team Marker Game (whole-group version)
  • Relay-style Quizlet/Kahoot/Blooket
• A meaningful self-portrait project to make learning visible
• How to talk about future plans and goals with students
• Simple ways to use movies without creating a full unit

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned

• Alison Wienhold (Miss Clase Locas): https://misclaseslocas.com
• Activities with movement (includes question cards, Quizlet Live Relay, 1,2,3 Salta & dancing) https://misclaseslocas.com/10-ways-to-get-you-spanish-class-moving/
• Culture rich movies to use at the end of the year https://misclaseslocas.com/appropriate-movies-for-spanish-class/
• Comprehensible Iowa Conference June 12-13, 2026 in Des Moines, IA https://comprehensibleiowa.wordpress.com/
• Growing With Proficiency Spanish Teacher Academy: https://growingwithproficiency.com/academy
• Growing With CI FB Community
• GWP Blog
• Claudia's Teacher Pay Teachers Store
• IG & Twitter: @claudiamelliott