Spanish Verbs Abrir and Vivir and Image IDs Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either vivir or abrir 2. Translate the 8 sentences to English 3. Write a Spanish word under the 8 clip art images The sentences contain words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to verb conjugations and is good for back to school review for upper levels of Spanish. Both verbs are fully conjugated for student reference. The answer key is included.

Spanish Where Can I Swim 2 Emergent Readers - Donde Puedo Nadar? - 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 with 7 additional pages containing puedo nadar with a body of water word. Words included are ocean, sea, river, pond, pool, waterfall, and lake. 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.

A TES best seller of mine! Spanish Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish weather phrases. 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 weather phrases. 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 Verb Infinitives - 76 -AR/ER/IR - Presentation and Flashcards - Use this 91 slide presentation to introduce, practice and review verbs. The verbs are grouped in 4 sets of -AR verbs and 1 set each of -ER and -IR verbs. Every few days, give a spelling quiz on a different group and in a short amount of time, students will have learned many common verbs and their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills reflect it. This item contains 76 common -AR/ER/IR verbs. The Power Point consists of: 1. One slide containing all Spanish/English words for each set 2. One slide for each individual verb in each set. Each has the English word and clip art and the Spanish word comes out on mouse click. 3. One slide containing clip art images of each verb in the set. The images come out individually on mouse click. In addition to using this as a presentational Power Point, the slides can be printed and used to make a colorful, helpful bulletin board display.

Spanish Body Parts Song - El Hokey Pokey Song - Students practice 6 different body parts with this popular song with actions. The body parts included in the song are mano, pie, cabeza, brazo, pierna, and cuerpo. This is a great song for practicing the tu command form of the verb poner, and also for direct object pronouns lo and la. It works well with students of all ages when teaching body parts vocabulary, and it's perfect for a brain break any time!

Spanish Winter 67 Word Bilingual Vocabulary Reference - This download contains: 1. English to Spanish word list with 67 words 2. Spanish to English word list with 63 words 3. List of 6 suggested student uses for the word lists - these include assignments, speaking practice, and reference. The vocabulary lists include many words related to snow and weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, and more.

Spanish Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List - Students sketch and label several of their favorite toys. The download includes a 28 word vocabulary list copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts. Sample toys include blocks, board game, doll, action figure, jump rope, puppet, stuffed animal, and video game. Students will enjoy sharing their creations which makes this a great speaking activity. It's also a helpful Spanish substitute lesson activity. When students complete their sketches, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.

Spanish Time Quiz or Worksheet - This is a short, 32 point quiz to check for basic understanding of Spanish time concepts. There are 5 sentences, each with a number at the end telling the number of words that should be present for a correct answer. The quiz is copied 2 per page for student handouts. The answer key is included.

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.

This is a 2-person, 12 line skit between a grandpa and his granddaughter who is unfamiliar with the Three Kings Day tradition of bringing gifts to children. The skit contains grammatical structures such as "tener que + infinitive", "ir a + infinitive", "conocer a", as well as useful phrases such as "de verdad" and "que bueno." The English translation is included. The skit is copied 2 per page for student handouts.

This activity provides student practice with ser, descriptive adjectives, and llamarse. Each student interviews a classmate asking for the name and description of people such as his/her mother, father, favorite actor, Spanish teacher, pet, favorite grandma, etc. The interviewers record the responses and then rewrite the information in the 3rd person. A sample question/answer is: Question - Como se llama y como es tu actor favorito? Notes - George Clooney. Guapo, talentoso e inteligente. 3rd person sentences - El actor favorito de Luisa se llama George Clooney. El es guapo, talentoso e inteligente. This can be done in or outside of class and is a good substitute teacher lesson and activity. Student answers will vary, but a sample answer key is included that can be used to prep students for the activity.

Students work with partners quizzing each other on the descriptive adjectives of people listed on the "Escaleras" handout. One partner starts at the bottom of the list and asks the other to supply the translation. If correct, they continue up the stairs with new words. As soon as an error is made, partners return to the bottom of the stairs and start over. This list makes a great adjectives study guide and reference since it contains the most common descriptive adjectives of people.

Spanish Adjectives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Los Adjetivos - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 30 common adjectives used to describe people in terms of personality and appearance. Sample words are: trabajador, amable, simpático, leal, extraño, rubio, delgado, and hablador 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 an adjectives bookmark and reference.

This download contains 48 flash cards of the most common adjectives used to describe people in terms of appearance and personality. Just print, copy and distribute to students who then write the English on the reverse and cut for use as practice flash cards. You could also use these as is for playing Slap-jack or Memory if students combine their 2 sets.

Quirky characters and weather pictures will get the attention of your students and get them using newly acquired weather vocabulary and phrases. They'll beg to share their homework with the class! This Spanish comic strip creative writing activity includes 6 different squares of characters, weather conditions and speech bubbles for student writing. A sample answer key is included that can be used to introduce the writing activity.

Students must: 1. Complete 9 fill in the blank sentences with a weather, month, season, or clothing word. Each sentence contains 2 blanks. A sample sentence is: En la __, llevo __ porque llueve mucho. 2. Write the English translation under each sentence. 3. Write a Spanish weather word under each of the 9 clip art images shown. This is a good activity for students to share in class so they can see how their answers differ from those of their classmates Since answers will vary, the download does not include an answer key.

Students must: 1. Respond in complete sentences to 11 questions about weather and preferred activities during different seasons and under different weather conditions. 2. Write a Spanish weather word under each of the 12 clip art images shown. Each question begins with "¿Qué te gusta hacer cuando...? / ¿Qué no te gusta hacer cuando...?" plus a season and/or weather condition. A sample question is: ¿Qué te gusta hacer en enero cuando nieva? Answers will vary, but there is a sample response key that can be used as an in class reading activity, or to prep students for the assignment.

Spanish Weather, Months, and Seasons with Likes and Dislikes 10 Translations - Students translate 10 English to Spanish sentences containing weather words and phrases, months, and seasons. Verbs used are gustar, encantar, and odiar. There are also 6 weather images for students to identify. The answer key is included.

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 Weather and Clothing Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity - This is a 2-person, 12 line skit featuring weather and clothing vocabulary and phrases. A boy is preparing to go outside and his mother is advising him on what to wear. The skit includes the use of tener que plus infinitive, deber plus infinitive, ir a plus infinitive, and querer plus infinitive. Other verbs include encantar, llevar, tomar, estar, divertirse, vestirse, jugar, and llover. Included in the download: 1. Skit in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Skit in Spanish only, copied 2 per page for student handouts. This can be used as a weather translation assignment. 3. Skit in Spanish only in large font that can be projected and used for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class.