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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.
Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno
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Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno

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Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno - Warm up to winter with these winter clothing booklets! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words for clothing worn in winter. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Words included chaqueta, mitones, bufanda, botas, sueter, pantalon de nieve, and sombrero. 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 clip art 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.
Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets
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Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets

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Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Christmas words. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the Christmas booklet that contains text and illustrations of items associated with Christmas such as Christmas cookies, Christmas tree, stockings, carols, cards, etc. 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 vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Martin Luther King 2 Emergent Reader Booklets in English
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Martin Luther King 2 Emergent Reader Booklets in English

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page and 7 additional pages, each containing a vocabulary word related to Martin Luther King's life. The words included are peace, pastor, speeches, "I have a dream...", bus boycott, Nobel Peace Prize and civil rights. Suggestions for using the emergent readers and an assembly instruction page are included. Martin Luther King Mini Books in English - 1 Illustrated, 1 Text Only - Students first cut, assemble and read the book containing text and illustrations. They then create their own version by sketching pictures in the text only template and can share their creations with their classmates and family members. The illustration version can be projected in class to present and review the vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
New Year 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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New Year 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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New Year 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each emergent reader 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 New Year's Eve and the New Year such as midnight, grapes for the tradition of eating grapes at midnight, party, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, etc. 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.
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.
Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets VERSION 2
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Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets VERSION 2

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Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets VERSION 2 - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common 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 such as the Wise Men, Baby Jesus, manger, Mary and Joseph, etc. 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 Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
4th of July 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation
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4th of July 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation

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4th of July 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation - 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. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with the 4th of July such as fireworks, barbeque, picnic, 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.
Spanish Thanksgiving Booklet / Accion de Gracias - Elementary
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Spanish Thanksgiving Booklet / Accion de Gracias - Elementary

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Spanish Thanksgiving Booklet / Accion de Gracias - Elementary - This item includes 4 different designs of a Spanish Thanksgiving food vocabulary booklet. Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages with Spanish phrases such as "Me gusta el pavo" at the top. One design has Spanish phrases only and 1 has Spanish and English phrases. For these 2 designs, students draw their own pictures in the booklets. The other 2 designs have Spanish and English with pictures and are to be used for reading and pronunciation practice, either alone, with a partner or to a family member for a homework assignment. Also included is a page explaining the uses of the booklets and a link to instructions for folding the booklets. Acción de Gracias, dia festivo, Spanish holiday
Spanish Easter Poem, Crossword, Cloze Activity and Vocabulary List
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Spanish Easter Poem, Crossword, Cloze Activity and Vocabulary List

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Spanish Easter Poem, Crossword, Cloze Activity and Vocabulary List - This original rhyming 4 stanza poem about Easter eggs includes 4 color adjectives, 3 pattern words and mentions places that Easter eggs can be found such as in a basket, on the grass and even on the beaches! The lines are easy to learn for students of all ages. Also included with the poem: 1. A cloze exercise of the poem 2. Crossword with Easter vocabulary from the poem. Students complete the crossword, write the Spanish word next to the English clue and write Spanish words under the 8 clip art images shown. 3. 19 word vocabulary list for use in completing the crossword and cloze activity. These are copied 2 per page for student handouts. Felices Pascuas!
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
Spanish Easter and Spring Word Search and Vocabulary
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Spanish Easter and Spring Word Search and Vocabulary

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There are 24 Spanish Easter and spring vocabulary words in this word search. Sample words are cuaresma, conejito de Pascua, huevos docorados, familia, cruz, primavera, Semana Santa and Felices Fiestas. Students find the words in the word search and are also instructed to write the English translation next to each word. Also included: 1. Answer key is included showing location of words in the puzzle 2. Answer key with English words next to the Spanish clues 3. Spanish to English vocabulary list, copied 2/page for student handouts This is a helpful sub lesson. When students finish the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on the vocabulary. 4 pages
Spanish Christmas Navidad Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Christmas Navidad Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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TES Best Seller of Mine! Spanish Christmas Navidad Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas crossword puzzle contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words plus 8 clip art images. Students are instructed to complete the crossword, write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture and also write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue so they get lots of practice with each word. A corresponding bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts, is included.
Spanish Valentine's Day Poem Teacher to Student Mini Card
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Spanish Valentine's Day Poem Teacher to Student Mini Card

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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 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 Easter Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - La Pascua
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Spanish Easter Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - La Pascua

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Spanish Easter Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This activity contains 24 clues for words associated with the Spanish Easter holiday season and spring. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the vocabulary. Included in the 3 page download: 1. Crossword puzzle and answer key 2. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
Spanish Three Kings Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Three Kings Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This puzzle contains 30 Spanish words associated with the Three Kings Day holiday, plus 9 clip art images. Sample words are camels, gold, three kings cake, shoes, nativity, charity, crown, holiday, water, hay, Melchior, Epiphany, parade, and Jesus. 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 Spanish words next to the clues Spanish holiday, dia de tres reyes, dia festivo, Spanish culture, Hispanic culture
French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity
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French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity

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French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity - Help beginning students get to know their classmates and build confidence about learning French with this fun ice-breaker cognate activity. They'll be reading, comprehending, and speaking French right from the start! Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must ask classmates if the grid facts apply to them. The grids contain sentences such as, "Je danse dans le studio." There will be words that students don't know, but all squares contain easily recognizable cognates that will help students navigate meaning. When a student replies yes that a fact applies, the name is written in the box. When a student fills the entire grid, he says, Bingo!" The download includes a follow-up written assignment. Students are to write what they think each sentence means and write the French cognate for 6 clip art images. This activity can also be used as a back to school refresher for continuing French students. 2 pages
Spanish Day of the Dead Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary
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Spanish Day of the Dead Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary

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This Dia de los Muertos crossword puzzle contains 23 clues for common Spanish Day of the Dead vocabulary words plus several clip art images. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue A corresponding vocabulary list, copied 2 per page, is included. This makes a great substitute lesson activity because students can use the vocabulary lists for pair work quizzing when they complete the puzzle.
Spanish Thanksgiving / Accion de Gracias - Doy las Gracias Por...
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Spanish Thanksgiving / Accion de Gracias - Doy las Gracias Por...

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Spanish Thanksgiving / Accion de Gracias - Doy las Gracias Por... 6 slightly different worksheets for students to illustrate or describe why they are thankful during the Thanksgiving holiday season. The categories are in squares with family and pets, teacher and school, friends and other things. The designs are: 1 with yellow background, 1 with solid black lined squares, 1 with black dashed squares, 1 with red font with solid lined squares, 1 with red font with dashed squares and 1 with solid black lines without any text so students decide their own categories.
French Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs
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French Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs

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This activity contains 36 words associated with Valentine's Day. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each of the 10 pictures. 3. Write the English translation next to each clue. Examples of vocabulary words are bisous, accolade, amour, embrasser, fleurs, amitié, carte, roses, and flirtir. Included in the 5 page download: 1. Large font bilingual English/French vocabulary list for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 2. Small font bilingual English/French vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 3. Small font bilingual French/English vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 4. Word search and answer key The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Valentine's Day vocabulary with the vocabulary reference.