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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.
Hanukkah Five Little Dreidels Finger Play
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Hanukkah Five Little Dreidels Finger Play

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Hanukkah Five Little Dreidels Finger Play - Children will enjoy reciting and acting out this finger play about five little spinning dreidels. There are 5 verses, each with 4 lines. The download includes one page with the finger play and 1 that explains the actions to use with the finger play. This finger play can be recited as a poem or put to many tunes and performed as a song with actions. 2 pages
French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet
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French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet

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French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet - Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. The booklet contains 28 pages: the title page with 26 additional pages for each letter of the alphabet and an end page. This download also includes several suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Suggested uses include: students share completed booklets with the class or with a partner, students read to a family member at home, students use alphabet pages as flashcards to practice and learn new vocabulary, teacher projects the blank booklet onto the Smart Board and students do quick sketches for each letter, and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class.
French Food 3 x 3 Matching Squares Puzzle
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French Food 3 x 3 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 3 x 3 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 22 common food words. A couple 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 French and English. This can be used as a food bookmark and reference. The download includes the puzzle with vocabulary, and a page with suggestions and tips for using the puzzle.
Five Senses Booklet - English
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Five Senses Booklet - English

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Five Senses Booklet - English - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of the five senses. 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.
French Valentine's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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French Valentine's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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French Valentine's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - French Valentine's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and illustrations. The words included are candy, hearts, love, Cupid, flowers, kisses, chocolates and roses. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will get in the holiday spirit sketching the Valentine's Day booklets and will enjoy sharing their creations with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the Valentine's Day 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 Summer 2 Matching Squares Puzzles 4 x 4
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Spanish Summer 2 Matching Squares Puzzles 4 x 4

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Students practice 50 Spanish summer vocabulary words as they assemble 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzles. Each contains 25 different words. The download includes: 1. 2 puzzles, each with 25 different words 2. Bilingual Spanish/English 50 word vocabulary list for presenting and practicing pronunciation in class 3. Bilingual Spanish/English 50 word vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 4. Tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. The summer vocabulary includes nouns, verbs and adjectives. Sample words are acampar, barbacoa, feria, gafas del sol, lluvia, olas, pescar, playa, traje de baño, vacaciones, and viajar. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzles more challenging. Just photocopy enough for class sets (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 puzzles in Spanish and English. These can be used as vocabulary bookmarks and references. The puzzles are great for the end of the school year, for summer school activities, and for back to school review. They're also helpful for sub lessons. After students assemble the puzzles, they can use the vocabulary lists to quiz each other on the vocabulary. 5 pages
Seaside / Coast / Beach 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Seaside / Coast / Beach 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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These readers are fun end of the year and summer school activities! Each of the 2 booklets contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 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 umbrella, sailboat, pail and shovel, shell, beach, ice cream, beachball, sunglasses, towel, tanning lotion, fish, sand castle, sun, waves, and crab. 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. 10 pages
Spanish Nursery Rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Nursery Rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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There are 2 versions of the booklets to allow for differentiation, and each version contains 2 sets. Version 1 contains phrases or sentences, and Version 2 contains individual words only. Each set contains one booklet with text and images and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Both booklets contain a title page and 7 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut out and read the text/images booklet. They then sketch and cut out the text only booklet. These can be shared with classmates, or taken home and read to family members. 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. The booklets can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text on each page. 10 pages
Nursery Rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Nursery Rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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There are 2 versions of the booklets to allow for differentiation, and each version contains 2 sets. Version 1 contains phrases or sentences, and Version 2 contains individual words only. Each set contains one booklet with text and images and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Both booklets contain a title page and 7 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut out and read the text/images booklet. They then sketch and cut out the text only booklet. These can be shared with classmates, or taken home and read to family members. 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. The booklets can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text on each page. 10 pages
Easter Bunny Body Parts Worksheet
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Easter Bunny Body Parts Worksheet

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Students label the 11 body parts words listed at the bottom of the page for student reference. The answer key can be projected to present and practice vocabulary with students. Happy Easter!
Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklet 3 Designs
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Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklet 3 Designs

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The booklets include simple sentences such as "I like turkey" and "I like to eat." There are 7 pages with different sentences plus a title page. The 3 designs include: 1. Text only design for students to illustrate - 1 sheet origami booklet 2. Text and clip art images - 1 sheet origami booklet 3. Text and clip art images for projecting in class for full class practice Also included is a page explaining the uses of the booklets and a link to instructions for folding the booklets. 4 pages
Spanish Reflexive Verbs Crossword 18 Words and 11 Image IDs
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Crossword 18 Words and 11 Image IDs

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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Crossword 18 Words and 11 Image IDs - Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Complete the crossword 3. Write a Spanish reflexive infinitive under each image There are 18 daily routine reflexive verbs in the puzzle and 11 clip art images to identify. The answer key is included.
Spanish Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Students learn Spanish vocabulary associated with Ramadan 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. The vocabulary included is: mosque, Koran, praying, lantern, prayer mat, crescent and star, and fasting. 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. 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
Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Students learn vocabulary associated with Ramadan 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. The vocabulary included is: mosque, Koran, praying, lantern, prayer mat, crescent and star, and fasting. 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. 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
Spanish Spring 5 Stanza Bilingual Poem Primavera, Primavera
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Spanish Spring 5 Stanza Bilingual Poem Primavera, Primavera

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This poem welcomes spring after a long winter! Vocabulary, phrases, and grammatical structures include estación, querer + infinitive, contigo, ya, chaquetas, rosas, nido, rosas, río, dentro de poco, gracias por, and no hace frío. Verbs include quitarse, caminar, ver, venir, mirar, ser, and alegrarse. The rhyming words and cadence make this poem fun to learn and easy to remember. Included in the download: 1. One Spanish/English page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class 2. One Spanish/English page with 2 poems per page for student handouts 3. One page with Spanish only 4. One Spanish/English close page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class 4 pages
Thanksgiving SmartBoard Games, Vocabulary, and Activities
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Thanksgiving SmartBoard Games, Vocabulary, and Activities

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This Thanksgiving Smart Board download contains 10 games and activities that can be used to practice reading and spelling. Included are Word Biz, Image/Word Match, Image Select, Word Generator, Word Guess, Random Image Chooser, and more. The games and activities use mostly Thanksgiving food vocabulary but also a few words associated with the Thanksgiving holiday such as family, airplane, football, t.v., and deer. 11 pages
Thanksgiving Writing Activity - I Give Thanks For...
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Thanksgiving Writing Activity - I Give Thanks For...

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6 slightly different worksheets for students to illustrate or describe why they are thankful during the Thanksgiving holiday season. The categories are in squares with family and pets, teacher and school, friends and other things. The designs are: 1 with yellow background, 1 with solid black lined squares, 1 with black dashed squares, 1 with red font with solid lined squares, 1 with red font with dashed squares and 1 with solid black lines without any text so students decide their own categories. 6 pages
Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs
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Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs

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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