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.
Opposites 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 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages containing common opposites words such as long/short, hot/cold, light/dark, easy/difficult, near/far, tall/short, etc. 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.
Alphabet of Food 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each of the 2 booklets contains 28 pages: the title page with 26 additional pages for each letter of the alphabet and an end page. This download also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of foods. 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 food vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
This download contains: 1. 1 page of 12 summer clothing items and accessories for students to cut and paste, plus a corresponding grid page containing vocabulary words onto which students paste the summer clothing words. 2. 1 page of 12 winter clothing and accessories for students to cut and paste, plus a corresponding grid page containing vocabulary words onto which students paste the winter clothing words. Other activity ideas: Both of the above contain a page with the answer key that can also be projected in class to present and review the clothing vocabulary. The grid pages can be projected and students can make quick clothing sketches on the Smart Board. These pages can also be printed and used as a quick sketch quiz. The clothing pictures can be printed and used for individual flashcards or slap-jack cards. Print 2 or more of each and use the cards for playing memory or "go fish".
Spanish Adjectives Word Wall Classroom Signs - Los Adjetivos - This download includes 13 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 36 common descriptive adjectives used for people. Next to each Spanish adjective is a clip art image depicting the word. Sample words are tall, short, fun, hard working, talkative, etc. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see them. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review Spanish descriptive adjectives. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
Famous Lines in Poetry - 35 Famous Lines with Title, Author and Date - This Power Point contains the poem title, poet author and the date of publication of 35 frequently quoted or cited lines in poetry. Poets included are: Alexander Pope Alfred, Lord Tennyson Andrew Marvel Carl Sandburg Edgar Allan Poe Elizabeth Barrett Browning Emily Dickinson Gertrude Stein Henry Wordsworth Longfellow Jenny Joseph John Keats John McCrae Joyce Kilmer Julia Ward Howe Ogden Nash Percy Bysshe Shelley Robert Frost Samuel Taylor Coleridge TS Eliot William Butler Yeats William Earnest Henley William Shakespeare William Wordsworth Each slide has the line of poetry and the poem title, date of publication and poet name come out on mouse click. The PowerPoint also includes one slide that contains all lines of poetry with authors that could be printed and given to students. Use this item as a PowerPoint presentation or print, laminate if desired and post on a bulletin board or around the room to surround your students with poetic decorations!
Spanish Numbers Word Wall - Los Numeros Pared de Palabras - Post this word wall in a prominent location for a handy student reference! The download includes 8 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing numbers from 0 - 1,000,000. The signs included are: 0 - 10 11 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 Explanation of numbers 41 - 100 10s from 10 - 100 101 - 110 100 - 1,000 by 100s, plus 100,000 and 1,000,000 Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. These downloads can also be used to present and review the various vocabulary words and phrases.
Included in this bundle are:
1. House Interior Labeling Activity and Presentational Diagram - 1 page contains a bird's eye view of 10 rooms labeled with over 50 items. Use this to present and practice vocabulary, or as a student reference. This also contains the same diagram without labels to be used as a student labeling activity - 3 pages 2.
2. Spanish House Exterior Labeling Activity - Students label 11 items on the exterior of the house - 3 pages Both items are also sold individually on TES. The bundled price offers over a 20% savings!
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
Spanish Class Commands Bilingual Word Wall - 44 Words and Phrases - This download includes (22) 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 44 words or phrases used in the Spanish or bilingual classroom. Each sign has the Spanish in black, the English in red, and 2 red stars to enhance the appearance of the sign. There are 2 commands in large font on each sign. Most of the commands are in the Uds. form, but some are in the tu form if the commands are more commonly used to speak to one student. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. The signs look great when several are grouped together vertically and backed with black construction paper. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review the vocabulary. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
Your students will be speaking Spanish in no time with this word wall in your classroom! This product includes (38) 8 1/2 x 11 printable Spanish word wall signs for you to hang in 3 columns as follows: primary verbs, infinitive verbs, and nouns. Sample phrases for each are: Acabo de / jugar / los videojuegos. There are 76 different words and phrases! There's also a set that allows students to speak in the past tense to ask and respond to questions about how things were. Students mix and match from the 3 columns to make coherent sentences using important Spanish modal verbs plus verbs and nouns commonly used by students such as dormir, ir de compras, comer, mis amigos, a la fiesta, etc. Just print, laminate if desired and hang where students can easily see them. Students will quickly realize how easy it is to make sentences and talk about themselves and express their opinions. Please click here to purchase this word wall bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
French Vocabulary Bundle of 3 Sketch and Label Activity Worksheets - These fun, hands-on activities are student favorites and are great for French sub plans. The bundle contains activities for French school supplies, French food, and French sports.
For each of the activities, students are instructed to sketch and label 10 or more items that are associated with the image. They enjoy the creative process involved and have fun presenting their finished products to the class.
This French bundle contains:
1. French Backpack for school supplies
2. French Stomach for food
3. French Duffel Bag for sports
All 3 items are also available for individual purchase.
These Spanish numbers listening activities 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 activities so they can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on your focus.
The 3 activity themes included in the bundle are:
American football
soccer
numbers
The numbers activities are perfect to use when introducing numbers for the first time, or as back to school review for students with Spanish experience. They can also be used as larger numbers are introduced and they're great for review throughout the year to keep numbers fresh.
Instructions for use are included in the download.
All of the activity sheets are sold individually on TES. Purchasing this bundle offers significant savings over the individual price.
Spanish February Theme Booklet Bundle - 5 Sets of 2 Booklets - The booklets included are:
- Valentine’s Day
- Presidents' Day
- Carnival
- Groundhog Day
- Dental Health Month
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. There are 2 versions of the Dental Health Month booklet. One contains images of the traditional Raton Perez and the other contains images of the Tooth Fairy. Students first read and cut out the vocabulary booklets containing text and clip art illustrations. Students then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. 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 Adverbs Word Wall Classroom Signs - Los Adverbios - This download includes 51 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 137 common adverbs. There are 5 different categories of adverbs and each has a title page. The categories are: frequency, manner, time, quantity, and place. Manner also has a separate category for adverbs ending in -mente. All signs except the -mente adverbs include at least one clip art image to enhance the sign. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review Spanish adverbs. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
Spanish Numbers Double Puzzle Worksheet - Students must unscramble 15 number words. They then transfer the letter in each numbered cell to other cells at the bottom of the page with the same number in order to solve the mystery word.
Spanish Numbers Zero to Twenty Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This Spanish numbers crossword contains:
1. English number word clues from zero to twenty. Students complete the crossword with the Spanish equivalent.
2. Instructions for students to write the Spanish number word next to each clue.
3. Nine number images for students to identify with a Spanish number word.
The 3 tasks on the worksheet give students plenty of practice with their numbers.
Spanish Numbers 0 - 20 Word Search and Image IDs - This Spanish numbers word search puzzle has instructions for students to:
1. Write the English word next to the Spanish number words
2. Find the Spanish number words in the word search
3. Write a Spanish number word under each of the 9 digit images.
February Emergent Reader Booklet Bundle - 5 Sets of 2 Booklets - Save $3.00 with this February bundle! The booklets included are: Valentine’s Day, Presidents' Day, Carnival, Groundhog Day, and Dental Health Month. 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. Students then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. 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 $2.00 each so purchasing this bundle offers a significant savings!
Students assemble 4 x 4 bilingual Spanish/English vocabulary puzzles. Just photocopy enough of each puzzle 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 or put the pieces in a zip seal plastic bag. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. All puzzle sheets include bilingual word lists alongside them. This list is helpful when students are assembling the puzzles and also makes a good review list or bookmark, and can also be used for student pair work.
The puzzles contained in the download are:
1. AR verbs
2. ER and IR verbs
3. O - UE stem change verbs
4. E - I AND E - IE stem change verbs
Each puzzle contains a page with customer tips.
All 4 are also sold individually on TES. Purchasing the the bundle yields a 25% savings over purchasing all 4 individually.
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!
Save 25% with this Spanish Winter Bundle of 3 Worksheets and Game Cards - Included in the bundle:
- Spanish Winter Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 clues for winter vocabulary. 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 crossword includes winter vocabulary associated with weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, winter sports, and other words common during winter such as fireplace, soup, goosebumps, and slush.
The answer key is included.
- Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 winter vocabulary words. Students are instructed to:
1. Complete the word search.
2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture.
3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each word.
The word search includes winter vocabulary associated with weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, winter sports, and other words common during winter such as fireplace, soup, goosebumps, and slush.
The answer key for the words to be found in included.
- Spanish Winter 67 Word Bilingual Vocabulary Reference - This download contains:
1. English to Spanish word list with 67 words
2. Spanish to English word list with 63 words
3. List of 6 suggested student uses for the word lists - these include assignments, speaking practice, and reference.
The vocabulary lists include many words related to snow and weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, and more.
- Spanish Winter Game Cards - This download contains:
1. 27 winter clip art images that can be used for any language. There is one page with winter clothing articles, one page with winter activities such as skiing, skating, and ice-fishing, and one page with nouns related to winter such as snow, snow plow, icicles, sled, and snowman.
2. English word cards that correspond to the images
3. Spanish word cards that correspond to the images
4. Suggested uses page
The cards can be photocopied and used for:
1. Partner slap jack
2. Print 2 copies for each set to use for playing the concentration game.
3. Winter vocabulary flashcards
4. Have students match word cards with image cards.
5. Go fish game
6. Charades - students draw and act out either the image or word on the card and classmates guess the vocabulary word
The slides can also be projected for classroom vocabulary practice.
These are great materials to have ready for Spanish substitute lesson plans.
All 4 products are also sold individually on TES.
20 pages
Save over 40% with this French back to school booklet bundle! The 6 booklets included in the bundle are:
French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet
French Numbers Bilingual Coloring Booklet
French Numbers 10 - 20 Bilingual Coloring Booklet
French J'ai Besoin de Class Objects Booklet
French Colors Emergent Reader Booklets
French My School Emergent Reader Booklets
Each booklet contains at least 8 pages: a title page and 7 additional pages. Both numbers booklet sets contain 3 versions of the booklets: French bubble letter numbers with English, French bubble letter numbers with digits next to the English word, and French bubble letter numbers with digits only. 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, and they are helpful additions to French interactive notebooks.
Each booklet contained in this set is also available individually on TES. Individual booklets sell for $2.25 - $3.00 each so purchasing this bundle offers a significant savings!
