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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 Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment
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Spanish Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment

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Spanish Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment - Students get creative with this Thanksgiving speech bubble comic strip worksheet! There are 6 different squares of characters illustrating Thanksgiving food scenes, each with speech bubbles in which students write their dialogues. Students enjoy completing and presenting this writing activity to their classmates. The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels!
Spanish Halloween Rhymes
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Spanish Halloween Rhymes

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Spanish Halloween Rhymes - Teach new vocabulary words associated with Halloween such as candy, costumes, witches, skeletons and trick or treat with these 3 short, fun original rhymes. Challenge your students of any age to memorize the rhymes and present them to class for a Halloween treat!
Spanish Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Navidad
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Spanish Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Navidad

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Spanish Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Navidad - Students label the Gingerbread Man with 10 body parts which are included in a word bank in both Spanish and English. This is a great holiday activity for bilingual / dual language classrooms! The answer key is included.
Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences
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Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences

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Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences Worksheet - Students translate 10 English to Spanish sentences using different forms of ir a + infinitive, family vocabulary and New Year's resolution type verb phrases such as quit smoking, travel more, eat fruits and vegetables, etc. Students also supply an infinitive for 7 related clip art images. The worksheet includes ir fully conjugated and a vocabulary box with 9 words and phrases to assist students. The answer key is included.
Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet
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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet

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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet - Students sketch and label inside the shoe the gifts that they would like to receive from the Three Wise Men on Three Kings Day (Epiphany), the final day of the Christmas holiday season. There is a Spanish / English vocabulary word bank included for student reference. The word back contains small items that children might hope for such as candy or toys. This activity is fun for students of all ages in Spanish, bilingual or dual language classrooms.
French St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts
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French St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts

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This fun activity will bring good luck to your classroom! Students label 16 body parts on the jolly Leprechaun. Included in the 3-page download: 1. Leprechaun with word bank in French and English. 2. Leprechaun with French word bank only. 3. Answer key - Leprechaun labeled with French words. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
French Valentine's Day Creative Writing Speech Bubble Activity
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French Valentine's Day Creative Writing Speech Bubble Activity

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Students use their imaginations and creativity as they complete 6 different squares containing quirky characters and scenes related to love and Valentine's Day. The scenes vary from a couple driving to Las Vegas to get married to a cartoon character receiving a message of love on her computer! Use this as a homework assignment, a partner activity, or project it and have students fill in the speech bubbles on the Smart Board.
Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs
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Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs

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Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs - Students sketch and label 10 things that remind them of Valentine's Day / El Dia de San Valentin / El Dia de los Enamorados. There are 2 designs of hearts and each has 2 word banks containing 14 vocabulary words. Sample words are candy, hearts, flowers, chocolate, etc.
Spanish Weather with Months, Seasons, and Clothing Worksheet
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Spanish Weather with Months, Seasons, and Clothing Worksheet

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Students must: 1. Complete 9 fill in the blank sentences with a weather, month, season, or clothing word. Each sentence contains 2 blanks. A sample sentence is: En la __, llevo __ porque llueve mucho. 2. Write the English translation under each sentence. 3. Write a Spanish weather word under each of the 9 clip art images shown. This is a good activity for students to share in class so they can see how their answers differ from those of their classmates Since answers will vary, the download does not include an answer key.
Spanish Body Parts 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - El Cuerpo
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Spanish Body Parts 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - El Cuerpo

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Spanish Body Parts Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 28 of the most common body parts words. 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 body parts bookmark and reference.
Spanish Family Matching Squares Puzzle - Family and Pets - Familia
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Spanish Family Matching Squares Puzzle - Family and Pets - Familia

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Spanish Family Matching Squares Puzzle - Family and Pets - Familia - Students assemble a 4 x 4 bilingual Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with common family and pets words. There are 23 different words used in the puzzle. Sample words are madre, padre, hermanos, padrastro, bisabuela, gato, mascota y perro. 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. All words are listed alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This list is helpful when students are assembling the puzzles and also makes a good review list or bookmark. 2 pages
Spanish St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - El Dia de San Patricio
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Spanish St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - El Dia de San Patricio

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with St. Patrick's Day such as pot of gold, leprechaun and parade. Students first read and cut out the Spanish St. Patrick's Day booklet that contains text and illustrations and they then create their own version using the text only template. 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 St. Patrick's Day 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 ER/IR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish ER/IR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish ER/IR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 common ER and IR verbs. Sample words are: comprender, aprender, vivir, comer, beber, abrir, poner, sufrir, permitir, and decidir. 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 verbs bookmark and reference.
Spanish Verb Conjugations Verbs Comer and Beber
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Spanish Verb Conjugations Verbs Comer and Beber

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Spanish Verb Conjugations Verbs Comer and Beber - Students practice conjugating the -ER verbs comer and beber. There are 8 fill in the blank sentences that must also be translated to English. The sentences contain food vocabulary words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to verb conjugations. Both verbs are fully conjugated for student reference. The answer key is included. There is one version in black ink and one version with red, black, and blue ink to highlight the verb conjugations and English translations.
Spanish Adjectives Flash Cards - Student Printable - Adjetivos
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Spanish Adjectives Flash Cards - Student Printable - Adjetivos

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This item contains 48 flash cards of the most common adjectives used to describe people in terms of appearance and personality. Just print, copy and distribute to students who then write the English on the reverse and cut for use as practice flash cards. You could also use these as is for playing Slap-jack or Memory if students combine their 2 sets.
Spanish Body Parts Song - El Hokey Pokey Song
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Spanish Body Parts Song - El Hokey Pokey Song

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Spanish Body Parts Song - El Hokey Pokey Song - Students practice 6 different body parts with this popular song with actions. The body parts included in the song are mano, pie, cabeza, brazo, pierna, and cuerpo. This is a great song for practicing the tu command form of the verb poner, and also for direct object pronouns lo and la. It works well with students of all ages when teaching body parts vocabulary, and it's perfect for a brain break any time!