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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 Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Students learn Spanish vocabulary associated with Ramadan in a fun, hands on way with these 2 emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. The vocabulary included is: mosque, Koran, praying, lantern, prayer mat, crescent and star, and fasting. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. They then sketch and create their own versions with 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. 6 pages
Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Students learn vocabulary associated with Ramadan in a fun, hands on way with these 2 emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. The vocabulary included is: mosque, Koran, praying, lantern, prayer mat, crescent and star, and fasting. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. They then sketch and create their own versions with 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. 6 pages
Spanish Spring 5 Stanza Bilingual Poem Primavera, Primavera
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Spanish Spring 5 Stanza Bilingual Poem Primavera, Primavera

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This poem welcomes spring after a long winter! Vocabulary, phrases, and grammatical structures include estación, querer + infinitive, contigo, ya, chaquetas, rosas, nido, rosas, río, dentro de poco, gracias por, and no hace frío. Verbs include quitarse, caminar, ver, venir, mirar, ser, and alegrarse. The rhyming words and cadence make this poem fun to learn and easy to remember. Included in the download: 1. One Spanish/English page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class 2. One Spanish/English page with 2 poems per page for student handouts 3. One page with Spanish only 4. One Spanish/English close page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class 4 pages
Thanksgiving SmartBoard Games, Vocabulary, and Activities
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Thanksgiving SmartBoard Games, Vocabulary, and Activities

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This Thanksgiving Smart Board download contains 10 games and activities that can be used to practice reading and spelling. Included are Word Biz, Image/Word Match, Image Select, Word Generator, Word Guess, Random Image Chooser, and more. The games and activities use mostly Thanksgiving food vocabulary but also a few words associated with the Thanksgiving holiday such as family, airplane, football, t.v., and deer. 11 pages
Thanksgiving Writing Activity - I Give Thanks For...
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Thanksgiving Writing Activity - I Give Thanks For...

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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. 6 pages
Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs
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Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs

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Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs - Students write the Thanksgiving food word that corresponds to each numbered food on the table. One design includes a word bank with 11 words and the other design does not have a word bank. The answer key is included. 3 pages
Spanish Fall Emergent Readers Bundle - 6 Sets of 2 Booklets
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Spanish Fall Emergent Readers Bundle - 6 Sets of 2 Booklets

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Save over 40% with this Spanish fall booklet bundle! The booklets included in the bundle are: Spanish Pumpkins and Feelings Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish September and School Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish First Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish Halloween Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish Columbus Day Emergent Reader Booklets 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. Students first read and cut out the vocabulary booklets containing text and clip art illustrations. They then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. Your 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!
Spanish Reflexive Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 reflexive verbs. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Sample verbs included are: afeitarse, vestirse, bañarse, ducharse, peinarse, callarse, llamarse, maquillarse, and divertirse. 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. This can be used when reflexives are introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary. 2 pages
Spanish Weather with Que Te Gusta Hacer Questions Worksheet
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Spanish Weather with Que Te Gusta Hacer Questions Worksheet

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Students must: 1. Respond in complete sentences to 11 questions about weather and preferred activities during different seasons and under different weather conditions. 2. Write a Spanish weather word under each of the 12 clip art images shown. Each question begins with "¿Qué te gusta hacer cuando...? / ¿Qué no te gusta hacer cuando...?" plus a season and/or weather condition. A sample question is: ¿Qué te gusta hacer en enero cuando nieva? Answers will vary, but there is a sample response key that can be used as an in class reading activity, or to prep students for the assignment.
French Class Objects 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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French Class Objects 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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French Class Objects 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 29 common class objects. Sample class objects are stylo, crayon, bureau, pupitre, gomme, tableau, chaise, and livre. 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 French and English. This can be used as a class objects vocabulary bookmark and reference.
Spanish Adjectives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Los Adjetivos
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Spanish Adjectives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Los Adjetivos

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Spanish Adjectives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Los Adjetivos - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 30 common adjectives used to describe people in terms of personality and appearance. Sample words are: trabajador, amable, simpático, leal, extraño, rubio, delgado, and hablador 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 an adjectives bookmark and reference.
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!
Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets - The First Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets - The First Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets - The First Thanksgiving - These 2 emergent reader booklets contain Thanksgiving words such as pilgrims, Indians, turkeys, deer, corn, etc. Students cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and illustrations. They then get to create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish Thanksgiving words. This item also includes 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 Thanksgiving vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Spanish Weather Version II - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Weather Version II - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Spanish Weather Version II - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish weather phrases. Sample phrases include hay neblina, hay trueno, está nublado, and hace fresco. Also included is a page of suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the weather phrases. 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 Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Que Tiempo Hace?
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Spanish Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Que Tiempo Hace?

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A TES best seller of mine! Spanish Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish weather phrases. This item also includes 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 weather phrases. 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 Last Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Verano Pasado
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Spanish Last Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Verano Pasado

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Spanish Last Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Verano Pasado - One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with El Verano Pasado, with 7 additional pages describing things that were done during the summer. Activities included are: practiced sports, visited family and friends, read favorite books, helped at home, ate a lot of good food, celebrated 4th of July, and played with friends and siblings. 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 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. This is a fun back to school activity for students, and will give you a snapshot of your new students and help you get to know them!
Spanish Father's Day El Día del Padre 2 Booklets and Presentation
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Spanish Father's Day El Día del Padre 2 Booklets and Presentation

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with Father's Day such as heart, tie, card, etc. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet containing text and illustrations. They then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets 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. 6 pages
Spanish Numbers and Math Listening Activity - Day of the Dead Theme
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Spanish Numbers and Math Listening Activity - Day of the Dead Theme

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Spanish Numbers and Math Listening Activity - Day of the Dead Theme - This Spanish numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the Spanish numbers that you dictate! After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math to find the correct final answer based on the numbers that they heard and wrote. 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 your focus. 2 pages - activity page and instructions
Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the Summer title page with 7 additional pages containing I'm going to + a summer activity. Activities included are play with friends, swim, go to the park, read, play baseball, play video games, and play soccer. 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 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.