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I'm currently teaching 8th grade Spanish. I have taught all levels of Spanish, from kindergarten to high school, at various times in the past 17 years. I have a BA in Spanish and International Relations from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL, and an MA in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. My shop includes all types of resources for Spanish and French, as well as materials for English Language Arts and ELL.

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I'm currently teaching 8th grade Spanish. I have taught all levels of Spanish, from kindergarten to high school, at various times in the past 17 years. I have a BA in Spanish and International Relations from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL, and an MA in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. My shop includes all types of resources for Spanish and French, as well as materials for English Language Arts and ELL.
French Food Sketch and Label Full Stomach Vocabulary Activity
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French Food Sketch and Label Full Stomach Vocabulary Activity

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French Food Sketch and Label Full Stomach Vocabulary Activity - Students sketch and label foods in the stomach. They'll enjoy practicing their speaking skills and showing off their creations as they proudly present their full stomach sketches to their classmates! This activity can be used to focus on a specific food group, foods for holidays, or a special occasion. Included in the download: 1. Stomach template with word bank containing 12 words and instructions to sketch and label a minimum of 10 foods. 2. Stomach template without word bank and instructions to sketch and label favorite foods.
French Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity
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French Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity

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French Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch and label on the grocery bag several of their favorite foods from the grocery store. Uses and ideas for this activity: 1. This is a great practice activity when French foods are introduced. 2. Use as a back to school review of food vocabulary. 3. This is a fun speaking activity when students present their completed sketches to their classmates. 4. Decorate the hall or a bulletin with these colorful student creations. The download includes 2 slightly different versions. One contains the activity instructions in English and the other does not include instructions so the activity can be modified, if desired.
French Food and Beverages Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs
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French Food and Beverages Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs

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This word search contains 30 clues for French food and beverages words. Sample words are: beignet, boissons, fromage, gâteau, lait, nouilles, pain, poisson, poulet, viande, and yaourt. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Write a French word under each of the 10 clip art images 3. Find the 30 words in the word search The download includes: 1. Word search 2. Answer key with English translations 3. Vocabulary page with 2/page for student handouts 4. Vocabulary page enlarged for presenting and practicing vocabulary
French Food 3 x 3 Matching Squares Puzzle
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French Food 3 x 3 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 3 x 3 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 22 common food words. A couple 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 food bookmark and reference. The download includes the puzzle with vocabulary, and a page with suggestions and tips for using the puzzle.
French Father's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Fête des Pères
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French Father's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Fête des Pères

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common French words associated with Father's Day such as heart, tie, card, etc. 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 illustrations. 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. 6 pages
French Farm Animals Board Game and Vocabulary
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French Farm Animals Board Game and Vocabulary

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This is a 20 square board game containing images of 9 different animals found on farms. Animals included: cow, pig, goat, cat, dog, rooster, turkey, horse and goose. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Vocabulary for presentation, practice and student handouts 3. Instructions
French Farm Animals 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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French Farm Animals 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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French Farm Animals 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - One booklet contains text and clip art images of common farm animals such as cow, duck, and turkey. The text states the animal name and its corresponding sound. The other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the book. Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains 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 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. This booklet is also available in English and Spanish in my TES store.
French Family J'aime Ma Famille 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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French Family J'aime Ma Famille 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common French family words. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of family members. They then sketch family members and create their own version using the text only template. Words included are mère, père, frère, soeur, grand-mère, grand-père, and chien. These booklets can be used anytime, but also work great as a Valentine's Day activity! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the family 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.
French Easter 2 Emergent Readers Booklets
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French Easter 2 Emergent Readers Booklets

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing French Easter vocabulary. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of common Easter vocabulary. 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 vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
French Earth Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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French Earth Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common French words associated with Earth Day. Words included are recyclage, boîtes, verres, nature, eau, faune, and pollution. 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 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 Continents 2 Booklets
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French Continents 2 Booklets

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French Continents 2 Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing clip art images and names of the 7 continents. 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 images. They then sketch the continents and create their own version using the text only template. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice the continents. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to each continent.
French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity
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French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity

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French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity - Help beginning students get to know their classmates and build confidence about learning French with this fun ice-breaker cognate activity. They'll be reading, comprehending, and speaking French right from the start! Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must ask classmates if the grid facts apply to them. The grids contain sentences such as, "Je danse dans le studio." There will be words that students don't know, but all squares contain easily recognizable cognates that will help students navigate meaning. When a student replies yes that a fact applies, the name is written in the box. When a student fills the entire grid, he says, Bingo!" The download includes a follow-up written assignment. Students are to write what they think each sentence means and write the French cognate for 6 clip art images. This activity can also be used as a back to school refresher for continuing French students. 2 pages
French Calendar Signs & Bulletin Board - Days & Months
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French Calendar Signs & Bulletin Board - Days & Months

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Brighten your classroom with these colorful French days of the week and months of the year signs...just color print and hang! Each day of the week sign features a colorful sports car that matches the color of its border. The months of the year signs contain images such as holidays that are associated with each month. This item can also be used as a PowerPoint to introduce and review the calendar vocabulary. Each slide has colorful clip art and a vocabulary word that appears on mouse click.
French Bookmark With Name and Age
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French Bookmark With Name and Age

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French Bookmark With Name and Age - Give your students a back to school tool to help them remember the basic phrases "My name is" and "I'm ___ years old." The bookmarks are bilingual, French and English, and there are 5 bookmarks on the page.
French Body Parts 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Le Corps
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French Body Parts 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Le Corps

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Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 of the most common body parts words. 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 body parts bookmark and reference. 2 pages
French Back to School Bienvenue Bookmark
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French Back to School Bienvenue Bookmark

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Welcome your French students with these 2 colorful Bienvenue bookmarks! One design allows students to color the word Bienvenue and the other has Bienvenue filled in. Both say francais and je m'appelle (students can write their names here).
French Avoir Expressions Creative Writing Activity Worksheet
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French Avoir Expressions Creative Writing Activity Worksheet

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Quirky characters and avoir expression pictures will get the attention of your students and get them using newly acquired avoir idioms. They'll eagerly share their homework with the class! This creative writing activity comic strip includes 6 different squares of characters illustrating avoir expressions and speech bubbles in which students write their dialogue.
French Autumn 2 Emergent Readers - Que voyons-nous à l'automne?
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French Autumn 2 Emergent Readers - Que voyons-nous à l'automne?

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French Autumn 2 Emergent Readers - Que voyons-nous à l'automne? Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional with autumn images and vocabulary such as corn, squirrels, apples and pumpkins. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of foods. 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 vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
French April 2 Emergent Readers
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French April 2 Emergent Readers

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with April such as puddles, rain, kites, plants and recycling. 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 illustrations. 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 Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet
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French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet

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French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet - Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. The booklet contains 28 pages: the title page with 26 additional pages for each letter of the alphabet and an end page. This download also includes several suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Suggested uses include: students share completed booklets with the class or with a partner, students read to a family member at home, students use alphabet pages as flashcards to practice and learn new vocabulary, teacher projects the blank booklet onto the Smart Board and students do quick sketches for each letter, and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class.