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.
Winter Olympic Sports in English - 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing sports included in the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are alpine skiing, nordic skiing figure skating, luge, hockey, speed skating, bobsled, snowboarding, biathlon, ski jumping, and curling. 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.
Winter Olympic Games 2 Emergent Readers - ENGLISH - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are medals, torch, spectators, rings, winter, snow, sports, and champions. 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.
Winter Creative Writing Speech Bubble - ENGLISH - Students write creatively in 6 different speech bubbles containing scenes of winter activities. This is also a great activity to project on the Smart Board for a full class activity.
Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - 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 jacket, mittens, scarf, boots, sweater, snow pants, and hat. 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.
Weather Emergent Reader 2 Booklets - What's the Weather Like? - This set contains 1 booklet with text and images and 1 with text only. 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 weather phrases. Booklet assembly instructions are included. 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.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common weather phrases. Sample phrases include there's fog, there's thunder, it's cloudy, and it's cool. 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.
Veterans Day - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing Spanish words associated with Veterans Day. Words included are: soldier and flag, armed forces, poppy, parade, cemetery, veterans, and November 11th. 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 enjoy sharing them with 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 on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.
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!
Spanish Valentine's Day Color by Number Activities - San Valentin - Students practice 8 different Spanish colors with these 4 slightly different designs of Valentine hearts.
Included:
1. Colored, numbered heart for projecting in class - students can write the color words on paper or on the Smart Board
2. Plain, numbered heart. Students color the heart sections based on the colors provided.
3. Plain, numbered heart. Students choose the colors that they want, write them on the key and color the heart sections accordingly.
4. Plain heart with no numbers that can be colored in any way desired.
Valentine's Day Bundle in Spanish - 15 Items - El Dia de San Valentin - Buy this bundle of fun activities and save! All items are also sold separately on TES. If purchased separately, this 73 page bundle would cost $36! Included: 1. Poesía del Amor / Cloze Activities, p. 3 2. Heart Sketches, p. 7 3. Bingo – 36 Cards & Vocabulary, p. 9 4. Vocabulary, 25 Words, p. 46 5. 34 Word Crossword Puzzle / Answer Key, p. 48 6. Descriptive Adjective Activity (Students LOVE this activity!), p. 50 7. 137 Word Adjectives Reference - English / Spanish, p. 54 - Your students will use this all year! 8. Vocabulary List for 17 Word Crossword, p. 58 9. 17 Word Crossword / Answer Key, p. 59 10. 18 Vocabulary IDs / Answer Key, p. 61 11. 24 Love Verbs & Direct Object Pronouns/Answer Key, p. 63 12. 2 Person Romeo & Juliette Skit, p. 65 13. Numbers Listening Activity, p. 66 14. Creative Writing Speech Bubbles, p. 68 15. Teacher to Student Valentine Cards - 2 sizes, p. 69 Many of these items can be used all year and also make great substitute lessons! Happy Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day Bookmarks - With and Without Vocabulary Words - The images included on the bookmarks are chocolate, flowers, love, hugs, and cards. Each page contains 5 of the same bookmark. The version without the vocabulary words gives the option of having students write the vocabulary words for a little extra practice. Just copy, cut, and share with your students!
Valentine's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH - 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 Valentine's Day such as love, kisses, candy, chocolate, Cupid, hearts, 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.
Students change 15 Spanish Valentine vocabulary words from singular to plural and then provide the English translation for each. An explanation of the formation of plural nouns is included. The answer key is included.
United States History Key Dates PowerPoint and Class Signs / Bulletin Board - 38 Signs of Important U.S. History Dates! Post these history signs around your room so your students will have daily review of important dates and events in U.S. history! The 38 history date signs include events such as: Columbus reaching the Americas Pilgrims arriving Plymouth Rock Declaration of Independence Ratification of the Constitution Louisiana Purchase War of 1812 Trail of Tears Emancipation Proclamation Civil War, Reconstruction Industrial Revolution World War I World War II Stock Market Crash of 1929 The New Deal Pearl Harbor Cold War Korean War Cuban Missile Crisis Vietnam War Civil Rights Act Apollo 11 Moon Landing Operation Desert Storm 9/11 Invasion of Afghanistan ...and many more. Post all at once, or focus on smaller groups of signs and rotate them as you see fit. This item can also be presented as a Powerpoint. The dates and clip art come out first and the event comes out on mouse click which gives your students a chance to guess what it is.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing the song lyrics. 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 of the popular children's song. 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 vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
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.
Spanish Three Kings Day Bookmarks - With & Without Vocabulary - The images included on the bookmarks are the Three Kings, three kings bread, camel, shoes and parade and each page contains 5 of the same bookmark. The version without the vocabulary words gives the option of having students write the vocabulary words for a little extra practice. Just copy, cut and share with your students!
Three Kings Day Bookmarks in English - With and Without Vocabulary Words - The images included on the bookmarks are the Three Kings, three kings bread, camel, shoes and parade and each page contains 5 of the same bookmark. The version without the vocabulary words gives the option of having students write the vocabulary words for a little extra practice. Just copy, cut and share with your students!
2 Twelve Days of Christmas Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read The Twelve Days of Christmas Booklet that contains text and images from the traditional 12 Days of Christmas song. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. Encourage students to share their creations with their classmates and family! Each booklet contains 12 pages, 1 for each of the 12 days of Christmas in the song. 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 12 Days of Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
The Adventures of Santa Claus Creative Writing - ENGLISH - Students get creative with this Christmas speech bubble worksheet! There are 6 different scenes of Santa Claus doing a variety of unusual activities, each with speech bubbles in which students write their creative comments based on the pictures. This fun activity is one that students enjoy sharing with their classmates! The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels!