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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 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 Numbers and Math Listening Activity Valentine's Day Theme
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French Numbers and Math Listening Activity Valentine's Day Theme

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French Numbers and Math Listening Activity Valentine's Day Theme - This French numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the French 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.
Spanish Day of the Dead Word Wall - El Dia de los Muertos
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Spanish Day of the Dead Word Wall - El Dia de los Muertos

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Spanish Day of the Dead Word Wall - El Dia de los Muertos - This download includes 8 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 32 Day of the Dead words or phrases for the Spanish or bilingual classroom. Each word has a clip art images 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.
Columbus Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Columbus Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Columbus Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own version of the booklets. Each booklet contains 8 pages, a title page plus 7 pages images and text associated with Columbus Day such as New World, spices and Spain. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation. 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 Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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French Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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French Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing Spanish landform words. Words included are: mountain, canyon, bay, desert, lake, volcano, island, river, forest, beach, and ocean. Also included is a page of suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. 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 enjoy sharing them with classmates and family members! 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.
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 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 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
Months of the Year in Spanish 2 Booklets - Los Meses del Año
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Months of the Year in Spanish 2 Booklets - Los Meses del Año

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Months of the Year in Spanish 2 Booklets - Los Meses del Año - 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. Each booklet contains 12 pages, one for each month of the year. Each page contains a month with a clip art image to represent the month. Examples of images are a flowers for May, sunshine and the beach for August, Day of the Dead ofrenda for October and Santa for December. Also included are 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 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.
Itsy Bitsy Spider Song 2 Booklets in English
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Itsy Bitsy Spider Song 2 Booklets in English

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Itsy Bitsy Spider Song 2 Booklets in English - One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own version of the booklets. Each booklet contains 8 pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets, an assembly instruction page and 2 pages of clip art for students to cut and paste in their booklets, if sketching the spiders is too difficult for little hands. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the song. 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.
Halloween Emergent Readers 2 Booklets
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Halloween Emergent Readers 2 Booklets

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Halloween Emergent Readers 2 Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages, a title page plus 7 additional. One booklet contains text and images of Halloween vocabulary such as candy, witch and ghosts, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own version of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Groundhog Day Booklets - ENGLISH
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Groundhog Day Booklets - ENGLISH

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Groundhog Day Booklets - ENGLISH - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Groundhog Day such as shadow, winter, spring, sunny, cloudy, etc. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. 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 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.
English Months of the Year Classroom Signs & Presentation
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English Months of the Year Classroom Signs & Presentation

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English Months of the Year Classroom Signs & Presentation - These colorful months of the year signs will brighten your classroom and serve as a handy reference for your students! Each contains the month with clip art that corresponds to the month. Clip art images include Valentine's Day, Mother's and Father's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwaanza and more. Just color print and hang! This item can also be used to present the months of the year vocabulary as a PowerPoint presentation. The image comes out first and the months appear on mouse click.
Five Senses Booklet - Spanish Cinco Sentidos Librito
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Five Senses Booklet - Spanish Cinco Sentidos Librito

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Five Senses Booklets - Spanish Cinco Sentidos Libritos - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of the five senses. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. 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 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.
Little Red Riding Hood Spanish Booklets - Libritos de Caperucita Roja
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Little Red Riding Hood Spanish Booklets - Libritos de Caperucita Roja

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2 Little Red Riding Hood Spanish Booklets - Libritos de Caperucita Roja - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of vocabulary associated with the Little Red Riding Hood such as lenador, bosque, galletas, lobo, casa de abuela, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. 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 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.
Memorial Day 2 Early Reader Booklets - ENGLISH
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Memorial Day 2 Early Reader Booklets - ENGLISH

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Memorial Day 2 Booklets - Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing clip art images of things associated with Memorial Day such as patriotism, soldiers, and parades. 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 Memorial Day pictures and create their own version of the booklet using the text only template. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice the vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to each vocabulary word.
Spanish AR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish AR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish AR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 common AR verbs. Sample words are: bailar, cantar, cambiar, pasar, trabajar, and nadar. 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 a verbs bookmark and reference.
Read Across America Booklets - Things That We Read - ENGLISH
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Read Across America Booklets - Things That We Read - ENGLISH

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Read Across America Booklets - Things That We Read - ENGLISH - These booklets show a few of the many things that people read every day. Use is during Read Across America Week and at the beginning of the year to motivate kids to become great readers! Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of the things that people read such as books, magazines, menus, signs, cards and letters, newspapers and even t-shirts! They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. 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 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.
Hanukkah 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH
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Hanukkah 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH

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Hanukkah 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with Hanukkah such as dreidel, latkes, gifts, menorah, 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.