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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 Valentine's Day Creative Writing Speech Bubble Activity
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French Valentine's Day Creative Writing Speech Bubble Activity

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Students use their imaginations and creativity as they complete 6 different squares containing quirky characters and scenes related to love and Valentine's Day. The scenes vary from a couple driving to Las Vegas to get married to a cartoon character receiving a message of love on her computer! Use this as a homework assignment, a partner activity, or project it and have students fill in the speech bubbles on the Smart Board.
Spanish New Year Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish New Year Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This New Year puzzle contains 27 clues for common Spanish New Year vocabulary words plus 12 clip art images for students to identify. Sample words are grapes, parade, celebration, friends, family, kiss, resolution, fireworks, hats, churros and chocolate, and parties. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 2. Write the English meaning next to each clue. 3. Complete the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. Answer key with the English words next to the clues
Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This New Year puzzle contains 27 clues for common Spanish New Year vocabulary words plus 9 clip art images. Sample words are grapes, parade, celebration, friends, family, kiss, resolution, fireworks, hats, and parties. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue. 3. Complete the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
French New Year 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation
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French New Year 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation

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French New Year 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common New Year's words. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet with text and illustrations of words associated with the new year. Vocabulary includes midnight, mistletoe, Saint-Sylvestre, gifts, balloons, kiss, New Year, and calendar. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will enjoy sketching these items and will get excited about the New Year while they share their creations with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review, and practice pronunciation of the New Year vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Spanish Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary

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Spanish Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas word search puzzle contains 27 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words plus 8 clip art images. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 2. Write the English meaning next to each clue. 3. Find the words in the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. Answer key with the English words next to the clues
Hanukkah Five Little Dreidels Finger Play
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Hanukkah Five Little Dreidels Finger Play

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Hanukkah Five Little Dreidels Finger Play - Children will enjoy reciting and acting out this finger play about five little spinning dreidels. There are 5 verses, each with 4 lines. The download includes one page with the finger play and 1 that explains the actions to use with the finger play. This finger play can be recited as a poem or put to many tunes and performed as a song with actions. 2 pages
French Hanukkah 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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French Hanukkah 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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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. The download contains 6 pages. 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.
Spanish Chinese New Year 2016 2 Booklets - El Año Nuevo Chino
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Spanish Chinese New Year 2016 2 Booklets - El Año Nuevo Chino

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Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with Chinese New Year such as lanterns, fireworks, gifts, envelopes, food, and monkey for Chinese New Year 2016 which is the Year of the Monkey. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations and 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 Christmas / Winter Label the Snowman with Body Parts and Clothing
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French Christmas / Winter Label the Snowman with Body Parts and Clothing

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French Christmas / Winter Label the Snowman with Body Parts and Clothing - Students label a snowman with 10 body parts and clothing words found in the 2 vocabulary boxes. The 3 page download includes: 1. Student labeling activity page with bilingual French/English word box 2. Student labeling activity page with no word box 3. Answer key in French
French Christmas and Pere Noel Writing Activity
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French Christmas and Pere Noel Writing Activity

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French Christmas and Pere Noel Writing Activity - Students get creative with this Christmas speech bubble or comic strip worksheet! There are 6 different scenes of Père Noël doing a variety of unusual activities, each with speech bubbles in which students write their creative comments based on the pictures. This fun activity is one that students enjoy sharing with their classmates! The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels.
French Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words
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French Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words

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French Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words - Noël - Students match 31 French 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. The answer key is included. 2 pages
French Christmas Vocabulary 24 Image IDs - Noël
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French Christmas Vocabulary 24 Image IDs - Noël

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French Christmas Vocabulary 24 Image IDs - Noël - Students identify vocabulary words such as Santa Claus, reindeer, Christmas Eve, toys, decorations, fireplace, snowman, and snowblower. The answer key can be used to introduce the Spanish Christmas vocabulary and for pronunciation practice in class. 2 pages
Spanish Thanksgiving 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Thanksgiving 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Thanksgiving 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 words associated with Thanksgiving. Sample words are: pavo, relleno, pastel de calabaza, tele, desfile, familia, salsa de carne, dia de fiesta, peregrino, and nieve. 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 vocabulary bookmark and reference. The download contains the puzzle page, and a page with suggestions and instructions. dia de gracias, dia de dar gracias, dia festivo, comida, Spanish food
French Christmas 2 Emergent Readers
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French Christmas 2 Emergent Readers

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish Christmas words. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included. Students first cut, assemble, and read the booklet with text and illustrations of words associated with the first Christmas. Words included are: such as the Three Kings, Baby Jesus, manger, star, Bethlehem, gifts, Mary and Joseph, . They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching these items and will get excited about the season while sharing with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the French Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
French Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment
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French Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment

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French Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment - Students get creative with this Thanksgiving speech bubble comic strip worksheet! There are 6 different squares of characters illustrating Thanksgiving food scenes, each with speech bubbles in which students write their dialogues. Students enjoy completing and presenting this writing activity to their classmates. The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels!
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 Christmas The North Pole / Le Pôle Nord 2 Booklets
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French Christmas The North Pole / Le Pôle Nord 2 Booklets

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French Christmas The North Pole / Le Pôle Nord 2 Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with the North Pole. 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. Vocabulary included: Pere Noel, lutin, renne, jouets, traineau, clochettes de traineau, and cadeaux. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching these items and will enjoy sharing with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the North Pole vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
French Christmas / Noel Game Cards and Flashcards
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French Christmas / Noel Game Cards and Flashcards

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French Christmas / Noel Game Cards and Flashcards - These cards can be used as student flashcards for vocabulary practice, slap-jack game cards, memory game cards, or go fish cards. There are 32 different cards. They can also be projected to introduce and review vocabulary, and to play the flyswatter game. Included in the 4 page download: 1. Suggested uses for the cards 2. 32 image cards with vocabulary on 2 pages 3. 32 image cards without vocabulary on 2 pages
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.