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.
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.
The Adventures of Santa Claus Creative Writing - ENGLISH - Students get creative with this Christmas speech bubble worksheet! There are 6 different scenes of Santa Claus 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!
Valentine's Day Bookmarks - With and Without Vocabulary Words - The images included on the bookmarks are chocolate, flowers, love, hugs, and cards. Each page contains 5 of the same bookmark. The version without the vocabulary words gives the option of having students write the vocabulary words for a little extra practice. Just copy, cut, and share with your students!
Spanish Valentine's Day and Ordinal Numbers Chant - This Valentine's Day chant contains 10 different words associated with Valentine's day and love, ordinal numbers from first to tenth, tener que + infinitive, and ir a + infinitive. Each vocabulary word is repeated 4 times either in its entirety, or partially for longer words which gives students lots of pronunciation practice. The repetitive nature helps students learn the vocabulary quickly. Once they do, they enjoy seeing how quickly they can say the chant!
Spanish Valentine's Day Flashcards / Game Cards With and Without Words - The 2 page set contains 1 page of cards with Spanish vocabulary words and one page without words. Each contains 16 cards with Valentine images such as kiss, hug, hearts, flowers, chocolate, etc. The cards can be projected to present and review vocabulary, play vocabulary games such as Slap Jack, Memory, or Go Fish, can be cut, pasted and labeled on Valentine cards, and can be used for student vocabulary flashcards. The download includes a page with several suggestions for using the cards.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Martin Luther King. Words included are peace, civil rights, boycott, speeches, pastor, I have a dream, and Nobel Peace prize. They 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 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 Valentine's Day Poem Teacher to Student Mini Card - Bring a smile to the faces of your students with these mini Valentine's Day cards featuring a 4 line, familiar poem in Spanish.
Included:
- 3 pages of 12 mini cards per page: 1 signed Señora, one signed Señor, and one signed Señorita.
- 3 pages of 2 larger size cards per page: again, 1 signed Señora, one signed Señor and one signed Señorita.
Just print, copy onto colored paper and cut apart. For an extra special treat you can tape a small candy to the back of each mini card!
Spanish Valentine's Day Love Verbs and Direct Object Pronouns - Students practice direct object pronouns with this assignment featuring love verbs such as to hug, to kiss, to worship, to love and to need. With translations such as "Does she love me?", it's a great assignment for Valentine's Day, but can be used anytime! There are 24 questions and the answer key is included.
Spanish St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts - This fun activity will bring good luck to your classroom! Students label 16 body parts on the jolly Leprechaun.
Included:
1. Leprechaun with word bank in Spanish and English.
2. Leprechaun with Spanish word bank only.
3. Answer key - Leprechaun labeled with Spanish words.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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
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.
Christmas Reindeer Label Rudolph the with Animal Body Parts - Students label Rudolph the Reindeer with 14 body parts. There is a version with a word bank to assist students and a version without to suit your needs.
The 3 page download includes:
1. Student activity page with word bank
2. Student activity page without word bank
3. Answer key
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
Spanish Valentine's Day Color by Number Activities - San Valentin - Students practice 8 different Spanish colors with these 4 slightly different designs of Valentine hearts.
Included:
1. Colored, numbered heart for projecting in class - students can write the color words on paper or on the Smart Board
2. Plain, numbered heart. Students color the heart sections based on the colors provided.
3. Plain, numbered heart. Students choose the colors that they want, write them on the key and color the heart sections accordingly.
4. Plain heart with no numbers that can be colored in any way desired.
French Valentine's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - French Valentine's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and illustrations. The words included are candy, hearts, love, Cupid, flowers, kisses, chocolates and roses. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will get in the holiday spirit sketching the Valentine's Day booklets and will enjoy sharing their creations with their classmates and family members!
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the Valentine's Day 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.
Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common words associated with Earth Day such as pollution, nature and water. 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 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.
French Valentine's Day Color by Number Activities - Saint Valentin - Students practice 8 different French colors with these 4 slightly different designs of Valentine hearts. Included:
1. Colored, numbered heart for projecting in class - students can write the color words on paper or on the Smart Board
2. Plain, numbered heart. Students color the heart sections based on the colors provided.
3. Plain, numbered heart. Students choose the colors that they want, write them on the key and color the heart sections accordingly.
4. Plain heart with no numbers that can be colored in any way desired.
Martin Luther King Day Spanish Vocabulary Crossword and Word List -
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the Spanish translation next to each clue
2. Complete the crossword puzzle
3. Write a Spanish word under each image
There are 16 clues with words related to Martin Luther King such as equality, liberty, peace, demonstration, I have a dream, etc. and 7 clip art images to identify. Also included is a bilingual word list with 16 words. This can be used by students for pair work. This is a helpful sub lesson plan!
Practice numbers and listening skills on Valentine's Day! This Spanish numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval and write the numbers that you dictate. After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math and find the correct number based on the numbers that they hear and wrote and how accurate their math skills are. 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 what your focus is. Teacher instructions and suggestions are included.
Spanish Thanksgiving Skit / Reader's Theater, and Translations - This is a 30 line dialogue for 6 people that can be used as a skit or a reader's theater, if desired. The 6 people are preparing to eat Thanksgiving dinner. The characters are: Abuelo, Abuela, Javier, Rosa, Mamá, and Papá. The 2 children have conversations with their grandparents while the mom and dad do final preparations for the dinner. They then join the rest at the table. The dialogue contains many Thanksgiving food words, plus many useful phrases such as pásame, claro que sí, te gusta, me encanta, qué lástima, tengo sed, tengo mucha hambre, por supuesto, vale, voy a tomar, and more. The download includes: 1. Dialogue with Spanish and English 2. Dialogue with Spanish only for use as a translation activity 3. Dialogue with English only for use as a translation activity This is a great activity to use before the Thanksgiving holiday!
Acción de Gracias, Spanish holiday, dia festivo
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