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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.
Summer Picnic Basket Food Sketch and Label Activity - ENGLISH
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Summer Picnic Basket Food Sketch and Label Activity - ENGLISH

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Summer Picnic Basket Food Sketch and Label Activity - ENGLISH Students sketch and color a minimum of 10 foods that they will take with them on a picnic. They then write the corresponding words under the sketched items. This is a fun activity at the end of the school year as students are thinking about summer activities and vacation! Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Spanish Christmas Word Wall / La Navidad - 40 Words with Pictures 2 Versions
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Spanish Christmas Word Wall / La Navidad - 40 Words with Pictures 2 Versions

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Spanish Christmas Word Wall / La Navidad - 40 Words with Pictures 2 Versions - The word wall contains vocabulary that relates to Christmas / Navidad, as well as las Posadas, Three King's Day, New Year's Eve, Night of the Radishes and the holiday season. Sample words are gifts, carols, elf, grapes (for midnight on New Year's Eve), radishes, snow blower, white Christmas, nativity, family, mistletoe, decorations, candy cane, Santa Claus, etc. There are 2 versions of the word wall included in the download, one with the definite articles and one without them. Use this resource to present and practice vocabulary, and print to post in your classroom for a colorful, holiday visual.
Father's Day 2 Booklets and Presentation
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Father's Day 2 Booklets and Presentation

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Father's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing 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 which 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
Spanish Christmas Writing Prompt - A Letter to Santa Claus
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Spanish Christmas Writing Prompt - A Letter to Santa Claus

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Students write a letter to Santa that explains their behavior and tells him what gifts they would like him to bring. There are 48 vocabulary words in Spanish and English to assist students in their letter writing. Included are words about behavior and many gift vocabulary words such as cell phone, clothes (there are 17 clothing words), books, toys, video games, skis, etc. The quantity and variety of vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A one hundred word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels.
Spanish 4th of July El Cuarto de Julio 2 Booklets and Presentation
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Spanish 4th of July El Cuarto de Julio 2 Booklets and Presentation

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Spanish 4th of July El Cuarto de Julio 2 Booklets and Presentation - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with the 4th of July such as sparklers, picnic, barbeque, etc. 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.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. 6 pages
Adjectives Mirror Sketch Activity in English
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Adjectives Mirror Sketch Activity in English

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Adjectives Mirror Sketch Activity in English - Students sketch their self portraits in one mirror and then write adjectives used to describe themselves in the other. Uses and ideas for this activity: 1. This is a great practice activity when descriptive adjectives are introduced. 2. Use as a back to school review of descriptive adjectives. 3. This is a fun speaking activity when students present their completed sketches to their classmates. 4. Use at the beginning of the year and the end of the year to see how students progress throughout the year. 5. Decorate the hall or a bulletin with these colorful, personalized student creations. The download includes 4 slightly different versions of the activity to give flexibility and allow for differentiation. The 4 versions include: 1. Black and white mirrors, small mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, large mirror for self-portrait. 2. Colored mirrors, small mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, large mirror for self-portrait. 3. Black and white mirrors, large mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, small mirror for self-portrait. 4. Black and white mirrors, small mirror for self-portrait, large mirror with 5 numbered spaces for adjectives. Instructions are included on the activity.
Holiday Elf Clothing and Body Parts Words Activity for Any Language
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Holiday Elf Clothing and Body Parts Words Activity for Any Language

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Students label the holiday elf with 17 body parts and clothing words. This is a fun holiday activity that can be used for language arts, or any second language class. Included in the download: 1. Activity page with elf. This can be printed for students, and projected so students can write the words on the SmartBoard. The heading text is in English. 2. Activity page with answer key in English. This can be used to present and practice vocabulary. 3. Word list with 21 words in English in large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary. Next to each word is a line for writing the translation to any other language. 4. Word list with 21 words in English, 4 per page, for use as student handouts. These have lines next to them also so students can write vocabulary for any other language on them. They can be used when completing the labeling activity, and can also be used for partner quizzing activities. 5. Activity page with Elf only and no text. Students can write in the 2 speech bubbles on this page.
French Carnival Booklets - Carnaval
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French Carnival Booklets - Carnaval

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French Carnival Booklets - Carnaval - Students will have fun learning about this holiday and French culture. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Carnival 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 things associated with Carnival / Carnaval. Each of the 7 pages in the booklet includes the words il y a with a word that corresponds to the illustration on that page. Words included are ballons, costumes, masques, dances, fêtes, chenilles, and défiles. Students 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 Carnival 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 Thanksgiving Foods Scrambled Words Worksheet 2 Versions
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Spanish Thanksgiving Foods Scrambled Words Worksheet 2 Versions

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Spanish Thanksgiving Foods Scrambled Words Worksheet 2 Versions - Students unscramble 15 Spanish Thanksgiving food words and are also instructed to write a Spanish vocabulary word under each clip art image. The 2 versions are: 1. 15 scrambled words with a word bank and 6 clip art images to identify 2. 15 scramble words without a word bank and 10 clip art images to identify The answer key is included for both versions.
St. Patrick's Day Spanish Word Search Puzzle and Images
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St. Patrick's Day Spanish Word Search Puzzle and Images

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St. Patrick's Day Spanish Word Search and Images - Get in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with this colorful word search! There are 19 words in the puzzle and 8 different images to identify. Instructions are given to also write the English translation next to the Spanish clue so students get plenty of practice with the vocabulary. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Spanish Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words - Navidad
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Spanish Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words - Navidad

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Spanish Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words - Navidad - Students match 31 Spanish Christmas vocabulary words on the left with the English words on the right. They must also write a vocabulary word under each of the 7 clip art images. This item can be assignment as homework or can be used as an in class quiz. The answer key is included.
Spanish Christmas, Estar and Prepositions Worksheet - Navidad
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Spanish Christmas, Estar and Prepositions Worksheet - Navidad

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Spanish Christmas, Estar and Prepositions Worksheet - Navidad - Students translate 10 English to Spanish sentences containing Christmas vocabulary, estar and prepositions of location. They are also instructed to write a Spanish Christmas word under each of the 11 clip art images for additional vocabulary practice. The answer key is included.
Spanish Christmas Navidad With Querer and Ir
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Spanish Christmas Navidad With Querer and Ir

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Spanish Christmas Navidad With Querer and Ir - Stem change querer and querer followed by ir are practiced with Spanish Christmas vocabulary. There are 15 English to Spanish translations, plus 6 clip art images to identify. The answer key is included.
Spanish Christmas / Navidad Label Rudolph with Animal Body Parts
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Spanish Christmas / Navidad Label Rudolph with Animal Body Parts

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Spanish Christmas / Navidad Label Rudolph with Animal Body Parts - Students label Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with 15 body parts which are included in a bilingual Spanish/English word bank. The 3 page download includes: 1. Student activity page 2. Answer key with Spanish words 3. Bilingual Spanish / English answer key. reno
Spanish Christmas Colors Worksheet & Vocabulary List - NAVIDAD
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Spanish Christmas Colors Worksheet & Vocabulary List - NAVIDAD

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Students complete 15 Spanish Christmas sentences with a color or colors that describe a Christmas noun. A sample is: El color de la nieve es...; Students are also instructed to write a word under each of the 13 clip art images. Included in the download is a 43 word English to Spanish Christmas vocabulary list.
Spanish Christmas Games & Activities - Navidad - Smart Board
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Spanish Christmas Games & Activities - Navidad - Smart Board

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This Spanish Christmas Smart Board file contains 17 games and activities. Examples are: Word Biz, Image Match, Image Select, Word Generator, Word Guess, Sentence Arrange, Vortex and more. The games and activities use Spanish vocabulary for food, decorations, clothing, body parts, things associated with Santa, New Year's, Three King's Day and gift giving. There's a great variety and something fun for everyone!
Spanish Valentine's Day SmartBoard Games & Activities
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Spanish Valentine's Day SmartBoard Games & Activities

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Spanish Valentine's Day SmartBoard Games & Activities - Valentine's Day will be definitely be happy in your classroom with these 7 Smart Board games and activities! Included are: 1. Colored Hearts - for practicing colors and/or prepositions 2. Body & Clothing - drag words to correct place, then draw additional words 3. Word Guess Spelling - spell the Spanish Valentine words 4. Word Generator - translate the Spanish Valentine words 5. Drag Word to Picture - more body parts & clothing practice 6. Random Image Chooser - say Spanish word for the random image that appears 7. Word Biz Spelling - provide the Spanish spelling for the English Valentine word or phrase. Note: The download contains 1 SmartBoard activity file. The other files shown are preview files only.
100th Day Activities for the Spanish or Bilingual Classroom
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100th Day Activities for the Spanish or Bilingual Classroom

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100th Day Activities for the Spanish or Bilingual Classroom - These materials can be used to celebrate 100 days or be used anytime to practice numbers, colors, prepositions, food, class objects, body parts, animals, weather, clothing and more. There are also suggested activities that will be great to use as substitute lessons. The set includes: 1. 100 Image Grid 2. 100 word Spanish / English vocabulary list that corresponds to the picture grid 3. 100 Small Digit Grid 4. 100 Large Digit Grid 5. 100 Numbered Lined Paper 6. Suggested Uses for the Packet Some of the many uses for this set: 1. 100 Images Grid a. Students write the word for as many images as they can. Use as an individual in class activity, a group activity (both could be contests) or a homework assignment. b. Students write the words for each image but group them by categories that you designate such as food, hobbies, clothing, weather, body parts, animals, school supplies, etc. c. Students cut out pictures and glue them by category and then write the word under each picture. d. Partner work – Student A calls random words in the target language and Student B must say or write the target language number that corresponds to the image. e. Practice prepositions and listening skills by describing an item location based on the description of other items that are near it (For example - for #49 clouds – “It’s between the lemon and the teeth”, or “it’s below the bracelets and to the right of the lemon”) 2. 100 Spanish / English word list that corresponds to the 100 images grid a. Partners quiz each other on vocabulary b. Students categorize the vocabulary words on the list c. Partners – one says a word and its number and the other sketches in that location on the small digit grid d. Students fold over the either the English or the Spanish and write out the other as a self quiz 3. 100 Small Digit Grid a. Dictate a letter, number or word that students must write in the numbered box specified b. Partner A names an object from the 100 Images Grid that Partner B must sketch in the corresponding numbered box 4. 100 Large Digit Grid a. Dictate a digit and students mark by circling or writing an X b. Practice colors and numbers by dictating a number and a color that students must use to circle, X or shade 5. Numbered Paper a. Students fold over translations from the word list and do a self test b. Students write the word that corresponds to the picture on the Image Grid
French Colors - Flowers Color by Numbers Activity - Les Couleurs
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French Colors - Flowers Color by Numbers Activity - Les Couleurs

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This colors activity includes 3 flowers to color using 8 different color words (including vert clair and vert foncé). The flower parts have numbers that correspond to the French color words. Colors included are red, yellow, purple, blue, dark and light green, orange, and pink. At the bottom of the page the word fleurs is listed 5 times in bubble letters. Students can color these with the colors of their choice. This is a great French colors activity for spring, Earth Day, or anytime!
French Earth Day Word Search Puzzle and Vocabulary List
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French Earth Day Word Search Puzzle and Vocabulary List

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This puzzle contains 30 clues with words related to Earth Day. Sample words are pollution, trash, recycle, environment, water, sun, renewable and trees. There are also 12 clip art images for students to identify. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Find the French word in the word search 3. Write a French word under each image Also included is a bilingual word list with 36 words. 4 pages