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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 Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Ayudantes de la Comunidad
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Spanish Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Ayudantes de la Comunidad

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Spanish Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Ayudantes de la Comunidad - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words for different community helpers. 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 are policia, doctora, bibliotecaria, bombero, maestro, conductor de autobus, and cartero. 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.
Spanish Chores Vocabulary Pair Work and Reference / Quehaceres
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Spanish Chores Vocabulary Pair Work and Reference / Quehaceres

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Spanish Chores Vocabulary Pair Work and Reference / Quehaceres - Partners quiz each other to see who can get all vocabulary correct and climb "las escaleras", or the stairs. There are 28 different chores alphabetized Spanish to English. Examples are: cocinar la cena, poner la mesa, lavar el carro, pasar la aspiradora, and planchar la ropa. This item is copied 2 per page for student handouts. It's a great student reference, bell ringer/quick start, and pair work activity.
Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 6 T-Shirts
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Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 6 T-Shirts

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Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 6 T-Shirts - Students design 6 t-shirts with slogans, announcements, public service messages,Spanish vocabulary or phrases, etc. Students can use the templates to make t-shirt mini cards for Mother's Day or Father's Day, make flashcards, or illustrate and label a wide variety of topics such as sports, food, holidays, hobbies, months, planets, plants, etc. Included: 1. Activity page with 6 t-shirt templates 2. Suggestions for use page
Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers
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Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers

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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.
Presidents' Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH
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Presidents' Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH

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Presidents' Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Presidents' Day such as government, constitution, first president George Washington, White House, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. This item also includes 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 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.
School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity / Class Objects
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School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity / Class Objects

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School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch and label things that they put in their backpacks for school. There is a vocabulary box at the bottom of the page to assist students. Sample items are classroom objects such as pencil, notebook, book, plus other items that students might put their backpacks such as sunglasses and bus tickets.
Spanish Football 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Futbol Americano
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Spanish Football 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Futbol Americano

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. 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 words associated with football: ball, stadium, quarterback, fans, game, referee, and helmet. 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 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.
Spanish Fruit Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Fruit Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Fruit Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 fruit words. Sample words are: aguacate, manzana, coco, naranja, melocotón, cereza, uvas, and frambuesa 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 verbs bookmark and reference.
Spanish Formal Commands - 20 Uds. Sentence Translations with Adverbs
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Spanish Formal Commands - 20 Uds. Sentence Translations with Adverbs

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Spanish Formal Commands - 20 Uds. Sentence Translations with Adverbs - Students respond to 20 questions using Uds. commands and adverbs of time and then translate their responses to English. Sample: Podemos cocinar la cena esta noche? Sí, cocinen la cena esta noche. Yes, cook the dinner tonight. Sample adverbs of time include today, this morning, tonight, and soon. The answer key is included.
Spanish Family Matching Squares 2 Puzzles - 9 Square Basic Words
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Spanish Family Matching Squares 2 Puzzles - 9 Square Basic Words

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Spanish Family Matching Squares 2 Puzzles - 9 Square Basic Words - Students assemble a 3 x 3 bilingual Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with basic family words. There are 14 different words used in the puzzle. Words used are madre, padre, hermano, hermana, tío, tía, abuelo, abuela, bebé, mamá, papá, primo, prima, and familia. The 2 designs include 1 with no repeated words and no words on the outside border, and 1 with repeated words and words on the outside border for a more challenging puzzle. 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 twice 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.
Spanish Garden 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Mi Jardín
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Spanish Garden 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Mi Jardín

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Spanish Garden 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Mi Jardín - 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 8 pages: the title page with Mi Jardín, with 7 additional pages containing En mi jardin, hay + a vegetable. Vegetables included are corn, peas, string beans, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and carrots. 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 Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity
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Spanish Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity

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Spanish Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch and label on the grocery bag several of their favorite foods from the grocery store. Uses and ideas for this activity: 1. This is a great practice activity when Spanish foods are introduced. 2. Use as a back to school review of food vocabulary. 3. This is a fun speaking activity when students present their completed sketches to their classmates. 4. Decorate the hall or a bulletin with these colorful student creations. The download includes 2 slightly different versions. One contains the activity instructions in English and the other does not include instructions so the activity can be modified, if desired.
Spanish Stem Change Conjugated Verbs Matching Squares - O TO UE
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Spanish Stem Change Conjugated Verbs Matching Squares - O TO UE

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Spanish Stem Change Conjugated Verbs Matching Squares Puzzle - O TO UE - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 15 common stem change verb infinitives. 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. Sample verbs are: dormir, volver, devolver, encontrar, almorzar, poder and more. All conjugation forms are used, including a few in the vosotros form. There is a list of all verbs along side the puzzle in Spanish and English.
Spanish Tener Expressions Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Tener Expressions Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Tener Expressions Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 20 different conjugated tener expressions. Sample expressions are: tener hambre, tener la culpa, tener vergüenza, and tener sed. 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 tener expressions bookmark and reference.
Spanish Tener Expressions 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Tener Expressions 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Tener Expressions 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 20 different tener expressions. Sample expressions are: tener hambre, tener la culpa, tener vergüenza, and tener sed. 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 tener expressions bookmark and reference.
Spanish Numbers Or Any Language Numbers Activities - Scattered Numbers
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Spanish Numbers Or Any Language Numbers Activities - Scattered Numbers

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Spanish Numbers Or Any Language Numbers Activities - Scattered Numbers The download contains: 1. Scattered numbers from 0 - 20 in black and white, and in color 2. Random scattered numbers from 21 - 100 in black and white, and in color 3. Suggested activities These materials to projected in class for pronunciation practice and to play the flyswatter game on the screen. They can also be used as a student number word writing activity. Finally, student pairs can compete to be the first to touch or mark with a pencil or marker the number that you say. These can be laminated and used for years!
Spanish My Favorite Things - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish My Favorite Things - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Spanish My Favorite Things - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing Spanish words for the following favorite things: food, book, sport, color, animal, movie, and subject. 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.
Spanish Marine Life Vocabulary IDs Worksheet
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Spanish Marine Life Vocabulary IDs Worksheet

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Students identify 18 marine life pictures. Sample words are: ballena, tiburón, pulpo, estrella del mar, tortuga, pez, langosta, and medusa. The handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. It can also be projected in class to present and review vocabulary, and play the flyswatter game. The answer key is included. This activity is also included in my Spanish Vocabulary IDs Bundle of 32 Topics.
Spanish Opposites 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Opposites 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Opposites 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 vocabulary puzzle with 32 common Spanish adjectives and adverbs opposites words. Students match Spanish opposites words. Sample opposites words are: abierto/cerrado, claro/oscuro, grande/pequeño, lento/rápido, and nuevo/viejo. There are 16 sets of opposites. 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 Spanish opposites vocabulary bookmark and reference.
Spanish Numbers and Halloween Theme Math Listening Activity
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Spanish Numbers and Halloween Theme Math Listening Activity

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Spanish Numbers and Halloween Theme Math Listening Activity - This Spanish numbers listening activity 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 activity so it can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on what your focus is.