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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.
Shakespeare Idioms and Expressions Presentation and Class Signs
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Shakespeare Idioms and Expressions Presentation and Class Signs

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Make Shakespeare relevant to your students! These signs will expose your students to 20 of Shakespeare's most well known expressions and idioms. Each contains an expression or idiom, plus the play from which it originates. This item can also be presented in class as a Power Point presentation. The expression or idiom appears first and then the name of the play comes out on mouse click. 21 pages
Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Flashcards and Presentation
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Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Flashcards and Presentation

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This is a 71 slide presentation of common Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos vocabulary. It can be projected in class to present and review vocabulary or the slides can be printed and used for flashcards or classroom decorations or a bulletin board display. The download contains 3 versions of the presentation: 1. Each slide includes the Spanish vocabulary word that comes out on mouse click. 2. Slides contain images only, no words. 3. Each slide contains an explanation about an aspect of the Día de los Muertos celebration. The final 2 slides in each version include all presentation images; one with Spanish words only and the other with Spanish and English. Most slides include a slide explanation in the bottom notes section for teacher reference. Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Song with Actions - Este Puente Va A Caer - London Bridge
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Spanish Song with Actions - Este Puente Va A Caer - London Bridge

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Spanish Song with Actions - Este Puente Va A Caer - London Bridge - This is a fun, active song for children of varying ages. It's one of many versions, and is based on the traditional nursery rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down". There is a lot of repetition in the lyrics so students catch on quickly. This version contains 5 verses and practices phrases and constructions such as hay aquí, va a caer, constrúyelo, and por el puente. Included: 1. One page with 1 song on it 2. One page with 2 songs on it for student handouts 3. One page with tips on how to use the song 4. One page with the song as a close exercise for students to complete The English translation is included.
Spanish Student Door Signs in 6 Designs and Sign Template
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Spanish Student Door Signs in 6 Designs and Sign Template

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Spanish Student Door Signs in 6 Designs and Sign Template - Practice commands, present progressive, estar with feelings, and much more with these door signs. Students can hang their customized signs on their bedroom doors and review Spanish every time they enter or exit their rooms! The download includes: 1. 6 designs of door signs in color. These can be projected and used to introduce the activity. 2. 6 of the same designs in black and white with bubble letters that students can color. 3. door template that can be copied and given to students to make their own designs. This is also useful for making quick signs to hang on the classroom door! The designs contain both formal and informal commands and include the following sayings: Greetings, welcome, please come in Go away, don't come in, I'm sleeping/busy Silence, genius working Danger, hard hat required in this area Silence, I'm studying Greetings, knock on the door, please
Spanish Reflexives Verbs Student Flash Cards / Memory Cards Set of 32
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Spanish Reflexives Verbs Student Flash Cards / Memory Cards Set of 32

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This is a 7 slide, 32 card set of Spanish reflexive verb flash cards that can be used in a variety of ways: traditional flash cards, Memory Game - students place all cards face down and flip to match Spanish and English, Slap-jack Game - pairs of students compete to see who can be first to slap the card that you call, Go Fish, and Sequencing - students arrange cards in a logical sequence. The 7 slides include: 1. Instruction slide 2. 2 slides with cards in Spanish 3. 2 slides with cards in English - these include stem change information 4. 2 slides with lists that detail all verbs included that can be used in class to present and review the verbs.
Animal Alphabet Mini Books in English - 1 Illustrated, 1 Text Only
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Animal Alphabet Mini Books in English - 1 Illustrated, 1 Text Only

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Animal Alphabet Mini Books in English: 1 Illustrated, 1 Text Only - Students first cut, assemble and read the book containing text and illustrations. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching and sharing their creations with their classmates and family members! Each emergent reader booklet contains 28 pages: the title page, 1 page for each letter of the alphabet and a back cover page. The download includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present and review the animal vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Spanish Day of the Dead Word Wall - El Dia de los Muertos
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Spanish Day of the Dead Word Wall - El Dia de los Muertos

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Spanish Day of the Dead Word Wall - El Dia de los Muertos - This download includes 8 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 32 Day of the Dead words or phrases for the Spanish or bilingual classroom. Each word has a clip art images to assist with meaning and enhance the appearance of the sign. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review the vocabulary.
Spanish Alphabet of Animals / Alfabeto de Animales Booklets
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Spanish Alphabet of Animals / Alfabeto de Animales Booklets

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Spanish Alphabet of Animals / Alfabeto de Animales 2 Booklets - This download contains 2 booklets: one with text and images, one with text only. Each booklet contains 32 pages: the title page with 30 additional pages for each letter of the traditional Spanish alphabet and an end page. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the Spanish Alfabeto de Animales Booklets that contain text and illustrations of animals that start with each letter of the alphabet. They then create their own version of the booklet using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching and sharing their alphabet books and will learn 30 new vocabulary words in the process! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the animal vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Opposites 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Opposites 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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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.
Spanish Alphabet of Food 2 Booklets / Alfabeto de Alimentos
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Spanish Alphabet of Food 2 Booklets / Alfabeto de Alimentos

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Spanish Alphabet of Food 2 Booklets / Alfabeto de Alimentos - Each of the 2 booklets contains 32 pages: the title page with 30 additional pages for each letter of the traditional Spanish 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 Spanish Alfabeto de Alimentos that contains text and illustrations of foods that start with each letter of the alphabet. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching and sharing their alphabet books and will learn 30 new vocabulary words in the process! 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.
Spanish Descriptive Adjectives Year End Activity and Reference
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Spanish Descriptive Adjectives Year End Activity and Reference

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Spanish Descriptive Adjectives Year End Activity and Reference - Let your students begin their summer vacation with a fun keepsake from their Spanish class and classmates! They use the construction "Pienso que..." and lots of Spanish descriptive adjectives while they write about their classmates. Contents: 1. 3 numbered pages for the in class activity which will cover a class size of up to 42 students, if necessary. 2. Instruction page explaining both the in class activity and the follow-up activity. 3. 3 pages (137 words!) of English to Spanish descriptive adjectives for use with this activity and for future student reference.
Spanish House Flashcards and Game Cards With Vocabulary
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Spanish House Flashcards and Game Cards With Vocabulary

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Spanish House Flashcards and Game Cards With Vocabulary - This download contains 2 pages of flashcards, each containing 16 individual cards with either images of rooms or objects found in the house. Sample cards are silla, lampara, mesa, alfombra, cocina, puerta, and ventana. Also included are the following vocabulary lists: 1. A page of large font rooms of the house to use for presenting and reviewing. 2. A page of large font objects in the house for presenting and reviewing. 3. Two pages of large font of rooms and objects mixed and alphabetized to use for presenting and reviewing. 4. A page with rooms and objects mixed and alphabetized, copied 2 per page for student reference and pair work lists. Uses of the cards and vocabulary: 1. Print and use for classroom games such as slap-jack, go fish, and memory. 2. Have students write the Spanish word on the back and use for vocabulary flash cards. 3. Project in class to present and review vocabulary, and to play the flyswatter game. 4. Student vocabulary reference 5. Present and review vocabulary.
Spanish Verbs Reference - 268 Spanish to English Verbs
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Spanish Verbs Reference - 268 Spanish to English Verbs

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This is a Spanish to English list of the 268 common Spanish verbs. It includes notes about stem changes, irregulars, when to use indirect object pronouns, etc. Also included are examples of regular and stem change verb conjugations in the present and preterit. Finally, there's a brief explanation about the difference between ser and estar and a rhyme to help remember their uses. Students will refer to this frequently for as long as they study Spanish!
Spanish Verbs Reference - 250 English to Spanish Infinitive Verbs
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Spanish Verbs Reference - 250 English to Spanish Infinitive Verbs

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Spanish Verbs Reference - 250 English to Spanish Infinitive Verbs - This is a list of the most common Spanish verbs. It includes notes about stem changes, irregulars, when to use indirect object pronouns, etc. Also included are examples of regular and stem change verb conjugations in the present and preterit. Finally, there's a basic explanation about the difference between ser and estar and a rhyme to help remember their uses. Students will use this reference frequently for as long as they study Spanish!
Day of the Dead Word Wall
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Day of the Dead Word Wall

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Day of the Dead Word Wall - This download includes 8 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 32 Day of the Dead words or phrases. Each word has a clip art images to assist with meaning and enhance the appearance of the sign. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review the vocabulary.
Spanish Christmas Bingo with Vocabulary - 35 Game Cards
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Spanish Christmas Bingo with Vocabulary - 35 Game Cards

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Spanish Christmas Bingo with Vocabulary - 35 Game Cards - The 35 bingo cards contain nouns and phrases associated with the Christmas holiday season. Sample words and phrases: Happy Holidays, snow, reindeer, campanas, Nochevieja, Tres Reyes and many more. Also included is a 41 word vocabulary list.
Spanish Classroom Language Word Wall
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Spanish Classroom Language Word Wall

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Spanish Classroom Language Word Wall - This download includes 13 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 39 useful words and phrases for the Spanish or bilingual classroom. Most of the signs have at least 1 clip art image to assist with meaning and enhance the appearance of the sign. Sample phrases are "Tengo una pregunta" and "Podemos trabajar juntos?" Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review the classroom language. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
Spanish Valentine's Day Bingo - 36 Game Cards and Vocabulary
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Spanish Valentine's Day Bingo - 36 Game Cards and Vocabulary

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Spanish Valentine's Day Bingo - 36 Game Cards and Vocabulary - Included: 1 - 36 Valentine bingo cards containing nouns, infinitives and phrases associated with Valentine's Day. Sample words and phrases include Cupid, candy, flowers, to flirt, to hug, kiss and many more. 2 - 25 word bilingual vocabulary list containing all words used in the bingo game. This enlarged font list can be projected in class to present and review vocabulary. It can also be cut apart and used to call out the bingo words. 3 - 25 word vocabulary list copied 2 per page for student handouts. 39 pages
Spanish Commands Health and Fitness PowerPoint
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Spanish Commands Health and Fitness PowerPoint

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Included: This presentation includes 37 slides related to health and fitness. The first 18 contain complete sentences with informal tú commands and the remaining slides contain the same images but omit the verbs so students can guess, or write them in when projected. Sample commands are: Take a vitamin each day, run in the park to burn calories, lift weights 2 or 3 times a week, and don't eat too much. The image slides can be printed and used as colorful, entertaining flashcards or back to school bulletin board signs, and you can show the PowerPoint presentation in class to introduce informal commands vocabulary and use thereafter to review.