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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 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 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 Preterit AR Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Preterit AR Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Preterit AR Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 common AR verbs. Sample words are: bailar, cantar, cambiar, pasar, trabajar, and nadar. 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 verbs 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 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 Irregular Yo Verb Pair Work Las Escaleras Activity
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Spanish Irregular Yo Verb Pair Work Las Escaleras Activity

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Spanish Irregular Yo Verb Pair Work Las Escaleras Activity - Partners quiz each other to see who can get all vocabulary correct and climb "las escaleras", or the stairs. Once student has the answer key and the other has the infinitives with subject pronouns. After one makes it to the top of the stairs, students switch parts. The activity contains 35 irregular verb conjugations of the verbs venir, tener, oir, traer, caer, conocer, saber, poner, hacer, salir, conducir, and decir. Also included is an instruction page with suggestions for the activity. This is a good activity to use when irregular verbs are introduced and also as a review for back to school and throughout the year for upper levels.
Spanish Preterit Irregulars Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Preterit Irregulars Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs

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This activity contains 29 preterit irregular and preterit irregular yo form conjugations. Students are instructed to: 1. Find the words in the word search. 2. Write Spanish infinitives under each picture. 3. Write the English translation next to each conjugation. The word search includes common irregular preterit verbs such as ser, estar, ir, hacer, poner, and querer. It also includes irregular yo verbs practicar, pagar, and empezar. The answer key with the verb translations is included.
Spanish Verbs Hablar and Practicar with Adverbs of Frequency and Image IDs
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Spanish Verbs Hablar and Practicar with Adverbs of Frequency and Image IDs

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Spanish Verbs Hablar and Practicar with Adverbs of Frequency and Image IDs - Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either hablar or practicer 2. Translate the 8 sentences to English 3. Write a Spanish word under the 8 clip art images The sentences contain adverbs of frequency words, seasons, and sports words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to verb conjugations and is good for back to school review for upper levels of Spanish. Both verbs are fully conjugated for student reference. The answer key is included.
Spanish Family Scrambled Words and Image IDs
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Spanish Family Scrambled Words and Image IDs

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Spanish Family Scrambled Words and Image IDs - Students must: 1. Unscramble 20 common Spanish family words. 2. Write a Spanish family word under 15 clip art images. There is also space on each line if you would also like to have student supply the English meaning for each unscrambled word. The answer key is included.
Recycling Vocabulary Sketch and Label Activity
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Recycling Vocabulary Sketch and Label Activity

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Recycling Vocabulary Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch and label on the recycling containers 10 items that can be recycled. There are 2 designs from which to choose. Students will enjoy sharing their creations with their classmates! This is a fun activity for Earth Day or whenever the environment is studied. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
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
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.
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!
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
Spanish Last Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Verano Pasado
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Spanish Last Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Verano Pasado

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Spanish Last Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Verano Pasado - 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 El Verano Pasado, with 7 additional pages describing things that were done during the summer. Activities included are: practiced sports, visited family and friends, read favorite books, helped at home, ate a lot of good food, celebrated 4th of July, and played with friends and siblings. 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. This is a fun back to school activity for students, and will give you a snapshot of your new students and help you get to know them!
Spanish Father's Day El Día del Padre 2 Booklets and Presentation
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Spanish Father's Day El Día del Padre 2 Booklets and Presentation

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with Father's Day such as heart, tie, card, etc. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet containing text and illustrations. They then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets 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. 6 pages
Father's Day 2 Booklets and Presentation
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Father's Day 2 Booklets and Presentation

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Father's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with Father's Day such as heart, tie, card, etc. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet which 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. 6 pages
Spanish Commands Tú Regular and Irregular 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Commands Tú Regular and Irregular 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Commands Tú Regular and Irregular 4 x 4 Matching Squares - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 different tú commands. Sample commands are di, haz, ve, pon, sal, sé, ten, ven, empieza, abre, firma, levanta, and vuelve. 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. 2 pages
Spanish Sports Matching Squares Puzzle - 25 Different Sports
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Spanish Sports Matching Squares Puzzle - 25 Different Sports

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Spanish Sports Matching Squares Puzzle - 25 Sports - Students assemble a 4 x 4 bilingual Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with common sports. 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, it can be used as a review list for partner or individual work, and it can also be used as a bookmark. 2 pages