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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 Christmas Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - Noel
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French Christmas Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - Noel

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French Christmas Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas crossword puzzle contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words, plus 8 clip art images. Included in the download: 1. Crossword with 24 clues and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key 3. Large font vocabulary list for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class 4. Small font 2/page vocabulary list for paper saving student handouts Students must: 1. Complete the crossword. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the French vocabulary word next to each clue. This is a good substitute teacher lesson. After students complete the puzzle, partners can use the vocabulary lists and quiz each other on the new vocabulary. Happy holidays!
French Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary
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French Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary

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French Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas word search contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words, plus 8 clip art images. Included in the download: 1. Word search with 24 clues and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key with English words next to the clues 3. Large font vocabulary list for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class 4. Small font 2/page vocabulary list for paper saving student handouts Students must: 1. Find the French words in the word search. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the English vocabulary word next to each clue. This is a good substitute teacher lesson. After students complete the puzzle, partners can use the vocabulary lists and quiz each other on the new vocabulary. Happy holidays!
Spanish Christmas Piñata Song with Actions - Dale, Dale, Dale
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Spanish Christmas Piñata Song with Actions - Dale, Dale, Dale

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Spanish Christmas Piñata Song with Actions Dale, Dale, Dale - Add some culture to your Spanish classes during the holiday season with this lively, fun, traditional song! Included: 1. One page with 1 song on it 2. One page with 2 songs on it for student handouts 3. One page with tips on how to use the song 4. One page with 4 flashcards of gold, silver, pinata, and plata 5. One page with song as a close exercise for students complete The English translation is included.
Spanish Christmas in School Poem - Casi Es la Navidad
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Spanish Christmas in School Poem - Casi Es la Navidad

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Spanish Christmas in School Poem - Casi Es la Navidad - This take-off from "Twas the Night Before Christmas", is a fun activity to use in the weeks leading up to the Christmas/winter holiday. It has the same cadence as Clement Clarke Moore's famous poem but focuses on students in the classroom just before Christmas and the new year instead of the atmosphere in and outside of a home on Christmas Eve. Unmotivated students jumping on desks suddenly begin working to prepare for the new year which gets their Spanish teacher very excited. Included in the 5 page download: 1. Poem in Spanish and English - full page for class presentation 2. Poem in Spanish and English - full page, but Spanish is close version 3. Poem in Spanish only - full page with lines on half so students can translate the Spanish to English 4. Poem in English only - full page with lines on half so students can translate English to Spanish 5. Poem in Spanish and English copied to per page for student handouts One page is for presenting in class and the other contains 2 poems per page for student handouts.
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.
Spanish Descriptive Adjectives Year End Activity and Reference
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Spanish Descriptive Adjectives Year End Activity and Reference

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Spanish Descriptive Adjectives Year End Activity and Reference - Let your students begin their summer vacation with a fun keepsake from their Spanish class and classmates! They use the construction "Pienso que..." and lots of Spanish descriptive adjectives while they write about their classmates. Contents: 1. 3 numbered pages for the in class activity which will cover a class size of up to 42 students, if necessary. 2. Instruction page explaining both the in class activity and the follow-up activity. 3. 3 pages (137 words!) of English to Spanish descriptive adjectives for use with this activity and for future student reference.
Spanish Christmas Bingo with Vocabulary - 35 Game Cards
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Spanish Christmas Bingo with Vocabulary - 35 Game Cards

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Spanish Christmas Bingo with Vocabulary - 35 Game Cards - The 35 bingo cards contain nouns and phrases associated with the Christmas holiday season. Sample words and phrases: Happy Holidays, snow, reindeer, campanas, Nochevieja, Tres Reyes and many more. Also included is a 41 word vocabulary list.
Spanish Valentine's Day Bingo - 36 Game Cards and Vocabulary
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Spanish Valentine's Day Bingo - 36 Game Cards and Vocabulary

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Spanish Valentine's Day Bingo - 36 Game Cards and Vocabulary - Included: 1 - 36 Valentine bingo cards containing nouns, infinitives and phrases associated with Valentine's Day. Sample words and phrases include Cupid, candy, flowers, to flirt, to hug, kiss and many more. 2 - 25 word bilingual vocabulary list containing all words used in the bingo game. This enlarged font list can be projected in class to present and review vocabulary. It can also be cut apart and used to call out the bingo words. 3 - 25 word vocabulary list copied 2 per page for student handouts. 39 pages
Valentine's Day Descriptive Adjectives Writing Activity and Reference
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Valentine's Day Descriptive Adjectives Writing Activity and Reference

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Students of all ages LOVE this Valentine's Day activity! They practice writing descriptive adjectives about their classmates and at the end of the class, each has a Valentine's Day keepsake that many will talk about and save for years. Included in the download: 1. 3 numbered pages for the in class activity which is enough for a class of 42, if necessary. 2. 1 page with 138 descriptive adjectives of people for the Valentine's Day activity and future reference. 3. 1 page of instructions that include a sample of what each student will do in class and an explanation and example of a follow-up writing assignment. Happy Valentine's Day!
Christmas Flashcards and PowerPoint Presentation 65 Slides
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Christmas Flashcards and PowerPoint Presentation 65 Slides

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Christmas Flashcards and PowerPoint Presentation 65 Slides - This presentation contains 32 different words associated with Christmas and the holiday season such as Christmas dinner, New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, mistletoe, Christmas carols, toys, the Three Kings, snowman, sleigh, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. The first half of the presentation contains images that come out first followed by the English on mouse click. This is a colorful presentation for presenting and reviewing holiday vocabulary. The second half of the presentation contains the same words, with the image and English. These contain 2 of the same word per slide so you will have 2 sets when printed. Both sets can be used to decorate a colorful classroom bulletin board!
Spanish Valentine's Day Descriptive Adjectives Reference & Activity
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Spanish Valentine's Day Descriptive Adjectives Reference & Activity

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Students LOVE this Spanish Valentine's Day class activity and follow-up homework assignment! They use the construction "Pienso que..." and lots of Spanish descriptive adjectives while they write about their classmates. At the end of class they have a nice keepsake from a fun day that many take home and keep and talk about for years! Contents: - 3 numbered pages for the in class activity which will cover a class size of up to 42 students, if necessary. - Instruction page explaining both the in class activity and the follow-up activity. - 3 pages (137 words!) of English to Spanish descriptive adjectives for use with this activity and for future student reference.
U.S. History Key Dates Powerpoint & Class Signs / Bulletin Board
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U.S. History Key Dates Powerpoint & Class Signs / Bulletin Board

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United States History Key Dates PowerPoint and Class Signs / Bulletin Board - 38 Signs of Important U.S. History Dates! Post these history signs around your room so your students will have daily review of important dates and events in U.S. history! The 38 history date signs include events such as: Columbus reaching the Americas Pilgrims arriving Plymouth Rock Declaration of Independence Ratification of the Constitution Louisiana Purchase War of 1812 Trail of Tears Emancipation Proclamation Civil War, Reconstruction Industrial Revolution World War I World War II Stock Market Crash of 1929 The New Deal Pearl Harbor Cold War Korean War Cuban Missile Crisis Vietnam War Civil Rights Act Apollo 11 Moon Landing Operation Desert Storm 9/11 Invasion of Afghanistan ...and many more. Post all at once, or focus on smaller groups of signs and rotate them as you see fit. This item can also be presented as a Powerpoint. The dates and clip art come out first and the event comes out on mouse click which gives your students a chance to guess what it is.
Spanish Christmas Coloring Word Wall - 40 Words with Pictures
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Spanish Christmas Coloring Word Wall - 40 Words with Pictures

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Spanish Christmas Coloring Word Wall - 40 Words with Pictures - Have your students color the text and pictures on this word wall and then decorate your classroom and halls with Spanish holiday vocabulary and images! 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.
French Christmas Word Wall / Noel - 40 Words with Pictures 2 Versions
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French Christmas Word Wall / Noel - 40 Words with Pictures 2 Versions

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French Christmas Word Wall / Noel - 40 Words with Pictures 2 Versions - The word wall contains vocabulary that relates to Christmas / Noel, Three King's Day, New Year's Eve, and the holiday season. Sample words are gifts, carols, elf, 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. Each version contains 8 pages.
French Christmas Flashcards and PowerPoint Presentation 66 Slides
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French Christmas Flashcards and PowerPoint Presentation 66 Slides

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French Christmas Flashcards and PowerPoint Presentation 66 Slides - This presentation contains 32 different words associated with Christmas and the holiday season. Examples are: reveillon de Noel, Saint-Sylvestre, veille de Noel, gui, chants de Noel, jouets, Trois Rois, bonhomme de neige, traineau, and creche. The first half of the presentation contains images that come out first followed by the French word on mouse click. This is a colorful presentation for presenting and reviewing holiday vocabulary. The second half of the presentation contains the same words, with the image and French words. These contain 2 of the same word per slide so you will have 2 sets when printed. Both sets can be used to decorate a colorful classroom bulletin board! Joyeux Noël!
French Earth Day (Jour de la Terre) PowerPoint and Vocabulary Reference - 29 Slides
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French Earth Day (Jour de la Terre) PowerPoint and Vocabulary Reference - 29 Slides

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French Earth Day (Jour de la Terre) PowerPoint and Vocabulary Reference - 29 Slides Included: 1. 28 slides with an image and vocabulary word 2. 1 slide containing a 36 word printable student reference copied 2 per page The image slides can be printed and used as colorful flashcards or bulletin board signs, or you can show the PowerPoint presentation in class to introduce vocabulary and use thereafter to review. The picture comes out first and the vocabulary word follows on mouse click. Vocabulary includes words associated with Earth Day and the environment such as recycle, endangered, renewable energy, water, animals, garden, solar energy, pollution, etc.
Spanish Thanksgiving Food Game Cards, Flashcards, Quiz, and Vocabulary
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Spanish Thanksgiving Food Game Cards, Flashcards, Quiz, and Vocabulary

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Spanish Thanksgiving Food Game Cards, Flashcards, Quiz and Vocabulary Included: - 20 word Spanish/English Thanksgiving food student reference. This is great for individual reference or for 2 students to quiz each other on vocabulary. - 20 word Spanish/English Thanksgiving food list for class presentation - 20 food image cards (one page with words, one page without) that can be used for slap-jack , memory, the flyswatter game, student flashcards, go fish, etc. - 20 word matching quiz with answer key Acción de Gracias, Spanish holiday, dia festivo, pair work
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
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.
Spanish February Theme Booklet Bundle - 5 Sets of 2 Booklets
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Spanish February Theme Booklet Bundle - 5 Sets of 2 Booklets

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Spanish February Theme Booklet Bundle - 5 Sets of 2 Booklets - The booklets included are: - Valentine’s Day - Presidents' Day - Carnival - Groundhog Day - Dental Health Month Each booklet contains 8 pages: a title page and 7 additional pages. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. There are 2 versions of the Dental Health Month booklet. One contains images of the traditional Raton Perez and the other contains images of the Tooth Fairy. Students first read and cut out the vocabulary booklets containing text and clip art illustrations. Students then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. Students will have fun sharing their creations with family and friends which will help reinforce their language learning! 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. The booklet pages can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text. Each booklet contained in this set is also available individually on TES. Individual booklets sell for $2.25 each so purchasing this bundle offers a significant savings!