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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 Groundhog Day Booklets - Le Jour de la Marmotte
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French Groundhog Day Booklets - Le Jour de la Marmotte

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 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 Groundhog Day. Words included are shadow, winter, spring, sunny, cloudy, hibernation, and groundhog. 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.
Summer Ideas Bulb Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity
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Summer Ideas Bulb Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity

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Summer Ideas Bulb Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity - This makes a fun end of the year activity! Students sketch and label 10 activities that they want to do this summer. They'll enjoy presenting their ideas to their classmates and seeing what their classmates have planned for the summer. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Spanish Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment
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Spanish Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment

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Spanish 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!
Spanish Halloween Rhymes
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Spanish Halloween Rhymes

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Spanish Halloween Rhymes - Teach new vocabulary words associated with Halloween such as candy, costumes, witches, skeletons and trick or treat with these 3 short, fun original rhymes. Challenge your students of any age to memorize the rhymes and present them to class for a Halloween treat!
Spanish Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Navidad
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Spanish Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Navidad

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Spanish Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Navidad - Students label the Gingerbread Man with 10 body parts which are included in a word bank in both Spanish and English. This is a great holiday activity for bilingual / dual language classrooms! The answer key is included.
Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations
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Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations

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Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations - Students translate 10 English to Spanish New Year resolution sentences, each starting with "In the New Year". The sentences include resolutions to help at home, be kind, recycle, do well in school, etc. A sample sentence is, "In the New Year, I will practice my trumpet every day." Students also conjugate future tense verbs in the tu form under 7 clip art images and conjugate 10 more future tense verbs in various forms. The worksheet includes comer fully conjugated in the future tense and a vocabulary box with 9 words and phrases to assist students. The answer key is included.
Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences
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Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences

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Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences Worksheet - Students translate 10 English to Spanish sentences using different forms of ir a + infinitive, family vocabulary and New Year's resolution type verb phrases such as quit smoking, travel more, eat fruits and vegetables, etc. Students also supply an infinitive for 7 related clip art images. The worksheet includes ir fully conjugated and a vocabulary box with 9 words and phrases to assist students. The answer key is included.
Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet
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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet

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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet - Students sketch and label inside the shoe the gifts that they would like to receive from the Three Wise Men on Three Kings Day (Epiphany), the final day of the Christmas holiday season. There is a Spanish / English vocabulary word bank included for student reference. The word back contains small items that children might hope for such as candy or toys. This activity is fun for students of all ages in Spanish, bilingual or dual language classrooms.
French St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts
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French St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts

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This fun activity will bring good luck to your classroom! Students label 16 body parts on the jolly Leprechaun. Included in the 3-page download: 1. Leprechaun with word bank in French and English. 2. Leprechaun with French word bank only. 3. Answer key - Leprechaun labeled with French words. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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 Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs
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Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs

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Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs - Students sketch and label 10 things that remind them of Valentine's Day / El Dia de San Valentin / El Dia de los Enamorados. There are 2 designs of hearts and each has 2 word banks containing 14 vocabulary words. Sample words are candy, hearts, flowers, chocolate, etc.
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
Spanish Valentine's Day Bilingual Love Phrases for Cards and Fun!
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Spanish Valentine's Day Bilingual Love Phrases for Cards and Fun!

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Spanish Valentine's Day Bilingual Love Phrases for Cards and Fun! - This is a collection of over 100 love phrases that can be used in a variety of ways. A few ideas are: make Valentine cards, write love letters, decorate pretend candy hearts made of paper to put up in the halls or your classroom, make wearable paper buttons, the phrases can be written on blank name tags, have students compose skits using the phrases, etc. The list can also be used as a translation activity. Just copy either the Spanish list or the English list and have students translate whichever you desire. Students can also make Wordls, crosswords, bingo cards, or word searches with the words and phrases. The download includes 2 pages with words and phrases and 1 page of suggested uses. 3 pages
Spanish St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - El Dia de San Patricio
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Spanish St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - El Dia de San Patricio

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with St. Patrick's Day such as pot of gold, leprechaun and parade. Students first read and cut out the Spanish St. Patrick's Day booklet that contains text and illustrations and they then create their own version using the text only template. 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 St. Patrick's Day 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 Christmas Matching Squares / Magic Squares Puzzle - Navidad
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Spanish Christmas Matching Squares / Magic Squares Puzzle - Navidad

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Spanish Christmas Matching Squares / Magic Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with common Spanish Christmas and holiday vocabulary. There are 2 versions of the puzzle: 1 with a holiday wreath in each square and one without. The version with the wreath will be slightly easier to assemble because all the wreaths face the same way. This puzzle is a great partner activity for learning and reviewing vocabulary. 2 pages
Spanish St. Patrick's Day Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary IDs
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Spanish St. Patrick's Day Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary IDs

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Spanish St. Patrick's Day Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary IDs - This St. Patrick's Day crossword contains 16 English clues that students must translate to Spanish to complete the puzzle. Students are also instructed to write a Spanish word under each of the St. Patrick's Day clip art images and next to the clue in English. A word bank is provided to assist with completion of the handout.
French Martin Luther King Day Crossword  and Vocabulary
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French Martin Luther King Day Crossword and Vocabulary

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Students are instructed to: 1. Write the French translation next to each clue. 2. Complete the crossword puzzle. 3. Write a French word under each of the 7 images. There are 18 clues with words related to Martin Luther King. Examples are equality, liberty, peace, demonstration, I have a dream, pacifism, and civil rights. The download includes: 1. Crossword 2. Answer key 3. Bilingual French/English vocabulary list for presenting and practicing in class 4. Bilingual French/English vocabulary list copied 2/page for student reference and pair work. These materials work well for a substitute lesson. After completing the crossword, partners can quiz each other on vocabulary using the student vocabulary lists.