French Family Cards uses: 1. Classroom games such as Memory, Go Fish, the Flyswatter Game, Slap-jack and more. 2. Individual flashcards that students can use individually or in pairs after writing the English on the reverse. Writing the English can either be done as an in class activity or a homework assignment. Included in the download: 1. 2 pages, each with a 20 card grid and 20 vocabulary words. The 20 card grid fits on an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. 2. Grid with blank cards for you to write additional words, if desired. 3. Page with game instructions for several games. These games can be used for other topics or themes in your classroom, as well. 4 pages

This download contains 3 different versions of a scene containing a house, 2 birds, clouds and the sun. Each contains a word bank with numbers corresponding to the colors of the various images. While the images are the same on all 3, the colors vary from one scene to the next. You can either use all 3 versions on the same day by distributing a third of each to your students or use them on 3 different occasions so students have the benefit of reviewing the colors over an extended period. 4 pages

Spanish Sports Duffel Bag Sketch and Label - Los Deportes - Students sketch and label a minimum of 10 items that represent sports. The download contains 2 designs of the activity: One with a word bank with 10 sports words to assist students, and one without a word bank. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheets. 2 pages

Spanish Weather Vocabulary Game Cards and Flashcards - El Tiempo - Contents of the download: - 1 page with 16 weather images and no words - 1 page with 16 weather images with Spanish words - 1 page with 16 weather images with English words - 1 page with 16 weather images with Spanish words that come out on mouse click - 1 page with images and words of the 4 seasons with 3 weather images that pertain to each - 1 page of suggestions for using the game cards and flashcards A few of the activity ideas are: 1. Partner slap jack. 2. Print 2 copies for each set to use for playing the concentration game. 3. These cards can also be used as weather flashcards. Just distribute and have students write the vocabulary word on the reverse. 4. Finally, the slides can be projected for classroom vocabulary practice!

Spanish Three Kings' Day Skit - Speaking Activity - Christmas/Navidad - This is a 2-person, 12 line skit about a mom explaining the upcoming Three Kings' Day holiday to her young daughter. The skit contains several useful grammatical structures such as ir a + infinitive, tener expressions; and contains vocabulary and cultural information about Three Kings' Day. Included: 1. Full page skit 2. 2 skits per page for student handouts Both include the English translation.

Verbs!Verbs!Verbs! This item is great for introducing new verb infinitives as well as for reviewing them throughout the year. There are 185 infinitive verb slides, 9 category slides to introduce each type of verb and a title slide. Included are ar/er/ir verbs, stem change, irregular yo, irregulars and reflexives. Since the verbs are grouped by type, the presentation can be used all year long! Each slide has the English word, colorful clip art and then the Spanish infinitive comes in on mouse click. Stem change verbs show the type of change, the irregular yo forms show the irregularity and each reflexive verb has the -se in red to make it stand out. In addition to a Power Point presentation, the slides could be printed to put up in the classroom or used as flash cards.

Students respond to 12 "Cómo te sientes cuando..." questions that ask about different situations, such awakening, getting too little sleep, and not being able to eat. There are also 10 clip art images for students to identity. A sample answer key is included, but answers will vary from student to student. Created by Sue Summers

Spanish Stem Change Verbs Matching Squares Puzzle O TO UE - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 15 common stem change verb infinitives. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. Sample verbs are: dormir, volver, devolver, encontrar, almorzar, poder and more. All verbs are listed along side the puzzle in Spanish and English.

This crossword contains 14 clues for Spanish question words and 11 images for students to identify. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish translation next to each clue 2. Write a Spanish interrogative under each of the 11 clip art images 3. Complete the crossword The answer key is included.

French IR Verb Infinitives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 different infinitives. Sample verbs are: finir, jouir, rougir, vieillir, grandir, accomplir, investir, maigrir, vomir, and punir Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in French and English. This can be used as a vocabulary bookmark and reference. Created by Sue Summers

French Halloween Word Wall - This download includes 11 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 39 Halloween words or phrases for the French or bilingual classroom. Each word has a corresponding clip art image to assist with meaning and enhance the appearance of the sign. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review the vocabulary. Created by Sue Summers French Halloween Word Wall - 39 Words is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

Spanish Greetings Conversation To Put in Order / Greetings Skit - This is an 18-line, 3-person conversation with greetings, introductions, leave takings, plus additional useful language that must be put in order for it to make sense. Additional phrases include te invito, cuántos años tienes, felicitationes, por favor, gracias, de nada, otra vez, vale, and me encanta. The scenario is a meeting of 3 people outside an ice cream parlor. As such, helado, vainilla, chocolate, and fresa are additional vocabulary words used in the dialogue. The ordering activity can can be completed by students in 2 ways: 1. Simply write the numbers on each rectangle 2. Students can first cut the rectangles and manually put them in order, either on a hard surface, or the pieces can be glued to paper. Other uses for the activity: 1. After completing the ordering task, students can practice and present the conversation as a 3-person dialogue. 2. The dialogue can be used as a written translation activity. The answer key is included. Created by Sue Summers

Spanish Commands Tú Regular and Irregular 4 x 4 Matching Squares - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 different tú commands. Sample commands are di, haz, ve, pon, sal, sé, ten, ven, empieza, abre, firma, levanta, and vuelve. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This can be used as verbs bookmark and reference. 2 pages

Spanish Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing sports included in the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are alpine skiing, nordic skiing figure skating, luge, hockey, speed skating, bobsled, snowboarding, biathlon, ski jumping, and curling. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and clip art images. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review, and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.

French Easter Prepositions of Location Easter Bunny and Egg Students fill in the blank with a French preposition for each of the 9 sentences about a bunny's location in relation to an egg or eggs. A sample answer key is included, but several sentences could have more than one correct answer. 2 pages

French Thanksgiving 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing Thanksgiving vocabulary words. Words included are mais, baies, citrouille, indiens, dinde, cerf, and pelerins. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet contain text and illustrations. They then create their own version using the text only template. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the Thanksgiving vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.

Spanish Countries and Capitals Game Show Writing Prompt - This is a fun way to get students of varying abilities writing while learning about Hispanic countries and capitals. The writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: a. Vocabulary associated with game shows such as host, contestants, you won, you're right, you're wrong, etc. b. Vocabulary for talking about activity interests c. Language for asking about peoples' origin d. Questions and responses for countries and capitals 2. Sample game show writing prompt excerpt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected c. 3-person skit - host and 2 contestants The sample writing prompt comes in large font for projecting and full class viewing, and small font copied 2 per page for student handout translation and use as a 3-person skit. 3 pages

French Passé Composé Skit - Qu'est-ce que tu as fait la nuit dernière? - This is a 2-person, 16 line skit for practicing the passé composé. Friends are having a phone conversation about what they did recently. French verbs used are être, avoir, acheter, faire, parler, aller, manger, commander, and vomir. This is a skit that students will enjoy practicing and presenting to the class! The skit is copied 2 per page for student practice handouts and a translation activity, and 1 per page with enlarged font for presenting and practicing vocabulary and pronunciation as a class. The download includes: 1. Skit in French and English copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Skit in French only copied 2 per page for student handouts and a translation activity. 3. Skit in French and English with enlarged font for presenting and practicing vocabulary and pronunciation. 3 pages

Students practice acabar de + infinitive and demonstrative adjectives with Spanish fruit vocabulary. This download includes: 1. 20 short English to Spanish sentence translations with acabar de + infinitive. There are many common ar, er and ir verbs, plus several reflexive verbs. Sample sentences: I just showered. She just worked. 2. 5 fruit images for students to identify 3. 10 English to Spanish translations of demonstrative adjectives with fruit 4. Vocabulary box with 12 English and Spanish fruit words 5. Answer key 2 pages

Students love these cooperative learning, hands on vocabulary puzzles! With this activity, they'll practice 14 colors, 3 patterns, and clair and foncé as they assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle. All common colors are included, plus argent, bordeaux, doré, and multicolore. Patterns included are à pois, à rayures, and éscossais. There are 20 different words all together. The puzzle contains a list of all words alongside it that can be used as a student reference or bookmark. Also included is a page of tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Most words are repeated at least once which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for class sets (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. The puzzles are great to use for introducing and reviewing vocabulary, and they're also helpful for sub lessons. After students assemble the puzzles, they can use the vocabulary lists to quiz each other on the vocabulary. 2 pages