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.
Each of the two booklets contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing the insects mosquito, fly, beetle, ant, ladybug, bee and butterfly. 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.
6 pages
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing 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 that 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 Easter Prepositions of Location Easter Bunny and Egg Spanish fill in the blank with a preposition for each of the 9 sentences about a bunny's location in relation to an egg or eggs. A sample answer key is included, but several sentences could have more than one correct answer.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing Spanish Easter vocabulary. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of common Easter vocabulary. 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 vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
6 pages
Felices Pascuas! This download contains 39 Easter vocabulary words. There are words for Easter candies, baskets and eggs, spring flowers and words associated with the religious aspects Easter. Students can use this for writing assignments, creating word puzzles, holiday cards, games or poems.
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
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
Students learn about Labor Day 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. 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. Words included are jobs, parade, first Monday in September, union, workers, factory, and barbecue. 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
This puzzle contains 18 Cinco de Mayo related words and 7 images representing the clues. Sample words are: desfiles, México, Francia, tortillas, celebración, cinco de mayo, mariachi, Puebla, and Napoleón. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish words under each picture.
2. Write the English meaning next to each clue.
3. Find the Spanish words in the puzzle.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary
3. Word search puzzle
4. Answer key with the English words next to the clues
4 pages
This color by number contains 7 different Spanish color words. There are 2 sets of 3 designs so they can be used by different age groups. Each set contains an egg with a blue background and 2 slightly different designs of eggs with no background color. One set has larger and fewer circles to color and is geared for younger students. The other set has more circles with small, medium and large circles to color and can be used by older students who have more advanced fine motor skills. In addition to coloring a printable copy, this item can be projected on the Smart Board and students can take turns coloring the egg.
6 pages
This puzzle contains 33 clues for words associated with Memorial Day, and 8 images representing the clues. Sample words are: bandera, cementerio, desconocido, flores, guerra, libertad, desfile, and soldado. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish words under each picture.
2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue.
3. Complete the puzzle with Spanish words.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list in large font for presenting and practicing in class
3. Crossword puzzle
4. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
This puzzle contains 34 clues for words associated with Memorial Day, and 8 images representing the clues. Sample words are: bandera, cementerio, desconocido, flores, guerra, libertad, desfile, and soldado. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish words under each picture.
2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue.
3. Complete the puzzle with Spanish words.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list in large font for presenting and practicing in class
3. Crossword puzzle
4. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
4 pages
Students label Père Noël with 18 French body parts and clothing words. A French/English bilingual word bank is included on the activity.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
Get your students in the mood for Valentine's Day with these 2 love poems in Spanish! Both are classics, one familiar in the English language and the other by a famous Spanish author. They're easy to learn, great for speaking and pronunciation practice, and perfect for adding excitement to the classroom when students present them to the class!
Included:
1. Both poems on 1 page for in class presentation
2. Both poems on 1 page as close exercises
3. Both poems copied 2 per page for student handouts.
3 pages
Students sketch and color a minimum of 10 foods that they will take with them on a picnic. They then write the corresponding French words under the sketched items. This is a great activity for speaking practice because students enjoy presenting their creations to their classmates. It's also a fun activity at the end of the school year as students are thinking about summer activities and vacation, and great for summer school or camp.
There are 3 versions of the basket. Each includes a different spelling of picnic to allow you to choose based on your preference for your region. The 3 are:
1. Panier pique-nique
2. Panier à pique-nique
3. Panier de pique-nique
Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheets.
3 pages
Students get creative with their writing with these 6 squares containing Thanksgiving themed images and speech bubbles. This comic strip activity is fun for students of all ages and abilities. They enjoy sharing their creations with their classmates!
1 page
These birthday brag tags are an inexpensive, fun way to make students feel special on their birthdays. All 5 designs have Es Mi Cumpleaños, with different clipart on each design. The 5 designs included are cake, ice cream cone, ribbons, balloons, and footballs. Just copy, cut, and affix the bracelets with tape or glue. Your students will wear them with pride!
5 pages
These birthday brag tags are an inexpensive, fun way to make students feel special on their birthdays. All 5 designs have It's my birthday, with different clipart on each design. The 5 designs included are cake, ice cream cone, ribbons, balloons, and footballs. Just copy, cut, and affix the bracelets with tape or glue. Your students will wear them with pride!
5 pages
Students learn birthday vocabulary in a fun, hands on way with these 2 French 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. 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. Words and phrases included are j'ai __ ans, fête, gâteau, chapeau de fête, bougies, ballons, and cadeau. 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. The booklets are also helpful additions to interactive notebooks.
The booklets can be used anytime, but they're also very nice to have on hand for individual birthday surprises!
6 pages
These birthday brag tags are an inexpensive, fun way to make students feel special on their birthdays. All 5 designs have C'est Mon Anniversaire, with different clipart on each design. The 5 designs included are cake, ice cream cone, ribbons, balloons, and footballs. Just copy, cut, and affix the bracelets with tape or glue. Your students will wear them with pride!
5 pages