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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 Columbus Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Dia de Colon
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Spanish Columbus Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Dia de Colon

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Spanish Columbus Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Dia de Colon - Each booklet contains 8 pages, a title page plus 7 additional. One booklet contains text and images of Columbus Day vocabulary such as New World, spices and Spain, 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.
Spanish Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Ayudantes de la Comunidad
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Spanish Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Ayudantes de la Comunidad

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Spanish Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Ayudantes de la Comunidad - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words for different community helpers. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Words included are policia, doctora, bibliotecaria, bombero, maestro, conductor de autobus, and cartero. 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.
Spanish City Shops Word Search Puzzle and Vocabulary IDs Worksheet
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Spanish City Shops Word Search Puzzle and Vocabulary IDs Worksheet

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Students practice spelling and vocabulary as they search for Spanish city shops such as jugueteria, panaderia, joyeria, and carniceria. There are 19 words, 13 clip art images to identify, and students are also instructed to write the English meaning next to each Spanish clue. This assignment gives them lots of practice with the city vocabulary! Included in the download: 1. Word search 2. Answer key with the English vocabulary 3. Bilingual word list that can also be used for partner practice
Spanish Chores Vocabulary Pair Work and Reference / Quehaceres
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Spanish Chores Vocabulary Pair Work and Reference / Quehaceres

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Spanish Chores Vocabulary Pair Work and Reference / Quehaceres - Partners quiz each other to see who can get all vocabulary correct and climb "las escaleras", or the stairs. There are 28 different chores alphabetized Spanish to English. Examples are: cocinar la cena, poner la mesa, lavar el carro, pasar la aspiradora, and planchar la ropa. This item is copied 2 per page for student handouts. It's a great student reference, bell ringer/quick start, and pair work activity.
Spanish City Vocabulary Missing Letter Worksheet
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Spanish City Vocabulary Missing Letter Worksheet

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Spanish City Vocabulary Missing Letter Worksheet - Students practice Spanish spelling and vocabulary by filling in the missing letters. For example: _s_a would be casa. Students must also write the English translation, plus write a Spanish vocabulary word under each clip art image. The answer key is included. This is a fun activity to use on the Smart Board to see how quickly students can write in the missing letters!
Spanish Calendar Scrambled Words - Days, Months, Seasons & Images
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Spanish Calendar Scrambled Words - Days, Months, Seasons & Images

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Spanish Calendar Scrambled Words - Days, Months, Seasons & Images - Students unscrambled 20 scrambled Spanish words associated with calendar and seasons vocabulary. There are 2 versions: 1 without a word bank and 1 with a word bank that also instructs students to write the English equivalent next to the Spanish word. Both include 10 clip art images for students to identify with a Spanish word associated with the calendar. The answer key is included. This may also be purchased as part of my Calendar Bundle.
Spanish Clothing Emergent Reader Booklet - Que Llevas
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Spanish Clothing Emergent Reader Booklet - Que Llevas

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Spanish Clothing Emergent Reader Booklet - Que Llevas - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish clothing words. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the Spanish Que Llevas Clothing Booklet which contains text and illustrations of common clothing words such as jeans, t-shirt, shoes, jacket, etc. Hoy llevo is repeated 7 times so students learn the phrase quickly and easily. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching the clothing words and will share them enthusiastically with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the clothing 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 City and Prepositions Quiz or Assignment
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Spanish City and Prepositions Quiz or Assignment

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Spanish City and Prepositions Quiz or Assignment - This quiz includes: 1. 15 matching of common city vocabulary words such as market, city, library, pool, house, farm and school 2. 3 English to Spanish translations with city vocabulary, prepositions and a conjugation of the verb estar. 3. 15 matching of prepositions of place/prepositional phrases such as next to, under, between and in front of. The answer key is included.
Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Fallen Phrases Homework
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Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Fallen Phrases Homework

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Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Fallen Phrases - This activity provides a unique way for students to write Spanish sentences that utilize common Day of the Dead vocabulary (pierced paper, bread of the dead, cemetery, food, photo, altar, marigolds, family, sugar skulls, etc.) and the verbs gustar and encantar. There are 7 sentences to translate from English to Spanish. The words of the sentences must be written inside of "fallen phrases" boxes that resemble a crossword. Students get feedback as they complete the assignment because only correct words will complete each "fallen phrases" box. The answer key is included.
Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 1 T-Shirt
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Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 1 T-Shirt

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Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 1 T-Shirt - Students design a t-shirt with slogans, announcements, public service messages, Spanish vocabulary or phrases, Spanish commands, etc. The templates can be used for a wide variety of topics such as Spanish artists or other Hispanic personalities, Spanish countries or cities, Hispanic festivals and holidays, hobbies, months, food, planets, plants, etc. Included: 1. 3 sample t-shirt pages for showing the task to students 2. 1 template for the t-shirt front 3. 1 template for the t-shirt back 4. 1 page with 2 templates so students can design 2 different t-shirts, or have a front and back on one page 5. Suggestions for using the t-shirt templates This activity can be used with students of all ages and is good to have on hand for a substitute lesson activity.
Spanish Fire Safety 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - 12 Pages
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Spanish Fire Safety 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - 12 Pages

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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 of words associated with fire safety. Sample words are smoke, crawl, fire, alarm, and fire hydrant. 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 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 Black History Month - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Black History Month - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing the following words and people associated with Black History Month: Abraham Lincoln, esclavos, Martin Luther King, Jr., diversidad, igualdad, libertad, and justicia. 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.
Spanish Clothing, Demonstratives and Cuanto Cuesta/n - La Ropa
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Spanish Clothing, Demonstratives and Cuanto Cuesta/n - La Ropa

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Students practice Spanish clothing vocabulary, demonstrative adjectives and cuanto cuesta/n with this 15 English to Spanish sentence translation assignment. Sample translation - "How much do these gloves cost?" Ten of the translations are questions with cuanto cuesta and 5 are sentences stating how much clothing items cost. There is a vocabulary box containing the words expensive, cheap, rip-off, only, cost/s, bargain and dollars. The answer key is included.
Spanish Class Objects / School Supplies Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity
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Spanish Class Objects / School Supplies Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity

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Spanish Class Objects / School Supplies Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity - This is a 2-person, 12 line skit featuring common school supplies being purchased in a local shop. The skit includes the use of necesitar plus infinitive, estar, hay, 4 color words, and 5 different school supplies. Included are notebooks, folders, pens, pencils and eraser. There are several useful phrases such as por fin, vale, gracias por, de nada, por favor, and algo más. 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 translation assignment. 3. Skit in large font that can be projected and used for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class. Some of the vocabulary and phrases are also in a separate list at the top to facilitate vocabulary practice of individual words and phrases.
Spanish Clothing, Months, and Weather Sketch Worksheet
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Spanish Clothing, Months, and Weather Sketch Worksheet

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Spanish Clothing, Months, and Weather Sketch Worksheet - Students must: 1. Complete 6 sentences with a Spanish clothing word. Each sentence includes a month, cuando plus a weather condition, and me gusta llevar. 2. Illustrate each sentence in a 6 square grid. Students rewrite the sentences in each square, as well. A sample of a completed 6 square grid is included. This activity is good oral practice when completed sketches are presented to the class and the sketches make colorful bulletin board or hall decorations.
Spanish AR Verbs 18 Vocabulary IDs Worksheet
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Spanish AR Verbs 18 Vocabulary IDs Worksheet

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Spanish AR Verbs 18 Vocabulary IDs Worksheet - Students write the Spanish AR verb vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. Verbs included are empujar, tirar, saltar la cuerda, bucear, levantar pesas, patinar, agarrar, navegar and more. Uses for this download: 1. Present and review vocabulary 2. Quick start 3. Homework worksheet 4. Flashcards - Students can cut apart the images and write the corresponding word on the reverse. 5. Project and play the flyswatter game. This activity is also included in my Spanish Vocabulary IDs Bundle of 32 Topics.
Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 6 T-Shirts
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Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 6 T-Shirts

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Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 6 T-Shirts - Students design 6 t-shirts with slogans, announcements, public service messages,Spanish vocabulary or phrases, etc. Students can use the templates to make t-shirt mini cards for Mother's Day or Father's Day, make flashcards, or illustrate and label a wide variety of topics such as sports, food, holidays, hobbies, months, planets, plants, etc. Included: 1. Activity page with 6 t-shirt templates 2. Suggestions for use page
Spanish Mad Lib Present and Preterit Tenses Writing Activity
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Spanish Mad Lib Present and Preterit Tenses Writing Activity

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A TES best seller of mine! Add some creative fun to grammar in your classroom with this Spanish Mad Lib! The majority of the story is in the present tense but the preterit is used a few times to narrate. Included are 3 pages as follows: 1. Students list 27 words according to the description indicated, such as adjective, noun, infinitive verb, name or adverb. 2. Students transfer the 27 words onto the story page. 3. Students translate the story to English on the lined page. This item is fun for students to create and even more fun to present in class! It's also a good activity for a substitute teacher lesson plan.
Spanish Numbers and Math Listening Activity - Football Theme
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Spanish Numbers and Math Listening Activity - Football Theme

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Spanish Numbers and Math Listening Activity - Football Theme - 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. This is a great back to school activity during football season!
Bathroom Vocabulary 18 IDs Activity for Any Language
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Bathroom Vocabulary 18 IDs Activity for Any Language

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Students write the target language bathroom vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. When finished, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. This item can be projected and used to present and practice the vocabulary as a class, or to play the flyswatter game.