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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.
Spanish Soccer / El Futbol Booklets
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Spanish Soccer / El Futbol Booklets

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2 Spanish Soccer / El Futbol Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read the Spanish Soccer / El Futbol Booklets which contains text and illustrations of common soccer vocabulary words like ball, goal, referee, trophy, team, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Children will enjoy making and sharing their own soccer booklets! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing soccer vocabulary words. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the soccer 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 Tener Expressions 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Tener Expressions 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page that asks Que Tal with 7 additional pages containing a different tener expression response in the yo form. Tener expressions included are hambre, sed, dolor de la cabeza, prisa, calor, frio, and sueno. 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.
Spanish Greetings, Leave Takings & Basics Worksheet
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Spanish Greetings, Leave Takings & Basics Worksheet

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This activity includes 18 English to Spanish translations of common greetings, leave takings and titles. Sample words and phrases are: Hi/hello, good morning/afternoon/night, see you later, How are you, What's your name, Mr., Mrs., Miss, etc. Students will begin writing basic Spanish words with a focus on accent marks, punctuation and spelling. Accent marks and punctuation are in red font to make them stand out and easy to see when going over the assignment with students. The answer key is included. 2 pages
French Food Fruits and Vegetables Sketch Project
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French Food Fruits and Vegetables Sketch Project

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Add some creative fun to your food unit with this engaging fruits and vegetables sketch project! Students sketch and label a person, monster or creature using a minimum of 15 fruits and vegetables. This example will give them inspiration to get started. Students love doing this project and eagerly present their creations to their classmates. You'll want to hang their finished projects on a bulletin board or outside your room! 1 page
Spanish Professions Matching Squares Puzzle - Las Profesiones
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Spanish Professions Matching Squares Puzzle - Las Profesiones

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Students love these cooperative learning, hands on vocabulary puzzles! With this activity, they'll practice 35 Spanish professions words as they assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle. 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. Several words are repeated 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.
French Easter Egg Color by Number - L'œuf de Pâques
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French Easter Egg Color by Number - L'œuf de Pâques

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This color by number contains 7 different French color words. There are 2 sets of 3 designs so they can be used by different age groups. Each set contains an egg with a blue background and 2 slightly different designs of eggs with no background color. One set has larger and fewer circles to color and is geared for younger students. The other set has more circles with small, medium and large circles to color and can be used by older students who have more advanced fine motor skills. In addition to coloring a printable copy, this item can be projected on the Smart Board and students can take turns coloring the egg. 5 pages
Spanish Airport and Travel Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Airport and Travel Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs

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This word search contains 30 Spanish airport and travel vocabulary words. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks so they get plenty of practice using the vocabulary: 1. Complete the word search 2. Write an appropriate Spanish vocabulary word under each picture 3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue You may also purchase this activity in my Airport and Travel $-Saving Bundle. 2 pages
Spanish Speaking Activity / Get to Know You Activity - Helado Favorito
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Spanish Speaking Activity / Get to Know You Activity - Helado Favorito

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Help your students get to know their classmates and practice Spanish speaking skills with this fun activity about everyone's favorite topic...ice cream! Each student mingles with a grid and asks 9 classmates their names and favorite flavor of ice cream. Their answers are recorded on the grid. Bilingual sample questions and responses are included to assist students. Also included is a follow-up written assignment. Students write a sentence in the third person for each of the 9 students interviewed stating the student's name and favorite ice cream. This is a great back to school activity for continuing students, but it can be used any time to practice asking and answer questions. The follow-up assignment is helpful for practicing the Spanish possessive de. 2 pages
Spanish Countries Mnemonics and Language Facts
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Spanish Countries Mnemonics and Language Facts

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This student reference contains mnemonic sentences for the Spanish speaking countries in South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Guam and the Philippines, and the "leftover" countries of Spain, Mexico, the U.S., and Equatorial Guinea that are scattered in different geographic regions. There are notes about the meanings of some countries, as well as a list of the top 5 most widely spoken world languages. These catchy sentences will help your students remember the Spanish speaking countries and their locations for years to come! 2 pages
Spanish School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity
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Spanish School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity

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Students sketch and label 10 things that they put in their backpacks for school. There are 2 bilingual vocabulary boxes at the bottom of the page to assist students. Sample items are classroom objects such as pencil, notebook, book, plus other items that students might put their backpacks such as sunglasses and bus tickets. 1 page
Spanish Numbers & Classroom Objects - ¿Cuántos hay?
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Spanish Numbers & Classroom Objects - ¿Cuántos hay?

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Included in this activity: 1. 20 digits to write as Spanish number words 2. 5 questions to write using cuántos or cuántas with classroom vocabulary 3. 5 clip art images of classroom objects to identify and write the quantity as a Spanish number. There are examples with a grammar explanation of the questions that students must write. The answer key is included. 2 pages
Spanish Colors Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - Los Colores
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Spanish Colors Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - Los Colores

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This word search contains 20 Spanish color words and pattern words such as polka dot and striped. Instructions are given to also write an appropriate Spanish color word under each clip art image shown and the English translation next to the Spanish words listed so students get plenty of practice with the vocabulary. This can also be purchased as part of my Spanish Colors Bundle. The answer key is included.
Spanish Numbers and Math Listening Activity
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Spanish Numbers and Math Listening Activity

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This Spanish numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the Spanish numbers that you dictate. After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math to find the correct final answer based on the numbers that they heard and wrote. They will be anxious to raise their hands and share their results! You choose the numbers for the activity so it can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on your focus. The download includes an instruction page. 2 pages
Spanish Comparative Adjectives with Family Fill in the Blank and Sentences
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Spanish Comparative Adjectives with Family Fill in the Blank and Sentences

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Students practice Spanish unequal comparative adjectives with Spanish family and pets vocabulary. There are 14 sentences total, 10 sentences that use más + adjective + que, and 4 sentences that use menos + adjective + que. Students fill in the blank with the comparative adjectives, and then provide the English translation for each. A sample sentence is: Mis mascotas son ____ (cooler than) sus mascotas. Sample adjectives include estricto, feo, extraño, alto, bonito, and inteligente. The answer key is included. 2 pages
French Calendar - Days and Months with Avant and Après Worksheet
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French Calendar - Days and Months with Avant and Après Worksheet

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French Calendar - Days and Months with Avant and Après Worksheet - Students complete 10 fill in the blank sentences with either a French month, French day or "avant" or "après". They are also required to complete 6 patterns with the correct month. Also included: - 2/page months, days, and seasons vocabulary for paper saving student handouts - 1/page months, days, and seasons vocabulary for presenting and practicing pronunciation The answer key is included. Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Te Gustan Los Deportes Booklet - Spanish Sports
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Spanish Te Gustan Los Deportes Booklet - Spanish Sports

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2 Spanish Te Gustan los Deportes - Students first read and cut out the Spanish Te Gustan los Deportes Booklet which contains text and illustrations of different sports. Me gusta jugar is repeated 7 times so students learn the phrase quickly as they practice reading the booklets. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will be eager to share them with classmates and family members which will reinforce their language learning! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish sports words such as baseball, football, soccer, volleyball, etc. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the sports 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.
Spanish Seasons Bilingual Poem and Activities
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Spanish Seasons Bilingual Poem and Activities

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Spanish Seasons Bilingual Poem and Activities - This is a short poem to teach the four seasons and highlight the placement of Spanish adjectives with nouns, and gender agreement. There are 2 lines for each season. Included in the download: 1. One Spanish/English page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class. 2. One Spanish/English page with 2 poems per page for student handouts. 3. One page with a close activity of the Spanish version. The English translation is included. 4. One page with an 8 square grid. Each square contains a line of text for students to illustrate. 5. One page with activity ideas.