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.
Student Assignment Schedule - 3 Week Log / Agenda - Help your students stay organized in your class! This log or agenda allows students to write 3 weeks of assignments for one specific class all on one page making it easy to quickly see the content, assigned dates, due dates and whether the assignment has been completed. There's also a column for adding information about follow-up study sources and strategies that might be suggested or required. This assignment log can also be filled in daily and posted in your room, outside your room or online so students always have access to the assignments given. There are 2 versions of the Student Assignment Schedule, one with every other line shaded and one with no shading.
This is a set of 7 postcard style English greeting cards. Each slide contains 4 cards with colorful clip art, a greeting or wish in English and room to write a short note and sign your name. Just copy, cut and sign! Included are: Happy Birthday, Get Well Soon, Congratulations, Good Luck, Thanks a Million, Thank You and Good Job. They're great for a quick note to make someone's day!
Show your appreciation for a thoughtful gift with this set of 5 postcard style greeting cards. All designs come in Spanish and Bilingual Spanish/English. Each slide contains 4 cards with colorful clip art, thank you language, and room to write a short note and sign your name. Just print on card stock, cut, and sign! Included are: Gracias - Elf image Mil Gracias - 2 designs - Snowman image, red gift image Me Encanta Tu Regalo - Green gift image Gracias Por El Dulce Regalo - Holiday cookies image
Student Assignment Schedule - 3 Week Log / Agenda Help your students stay organized in your class! This log or agenda allows students to write 3 weeks of assignments for one specific class all on one page making it easy to quickly see the content, assigned dates, due dates and whether the assignment has been completed. There's also a column for adding information about follow-up study sources and strategies that might be suggested or required. This assignment log can also be filled in daily and posted in your room, outside your room or online so students always have access to the assignments given. There are 2 versions of the Student Assignment Schedule, one with every other line shaded and one with no shading.
Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English puzzle with 27 calendar related vocabulary words. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Your students will love this engaging, hands on vocabulary activity!
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 vocabulary bookmark and reference.
This can be used when calendar vocabulary is introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary.
2 pages
These birthday brag tags are an inexpensive, fun way to make students feel special on their birthdays. All 5 designs have It's my birthday, with different clipart on each design. The 5 designs included are cake, ice cream cone, ribbons, balloons, and footballs. Just copy, cut, and affix the bracelets with tape or glue. Your students will wear them with pride!
5 pages
This puzzle is a great hands on way to practice fitness vocabulary! Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English puzzle with 28 health and fitness related vocabulary words. Sample words are:
abdominales, aliviar el estrés, bienestar, comida basura, consejo, entrenarse, estar en forma, hacer ejercicios, relajarse, sedentario, y vida saludable.
Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Your students will love this engaging, hands on vocabulary activity!
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 vocabulary bookmark and reference.
This can be used when health and fitness vocabulary is introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary.
2 pages
Back to School Student Profile For All Subjects - This student information sheet contains 12 questions for students to answer to help you get to know them a little better and a little quicker at the beginning of the year. The questionnaire asks about hobbies, favorite classes, travel experiences, learning styles, and more.
Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English puzzle with 27 calendar related vocabulary words. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Your students will love this engaging, hands on vocabulary activity!
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 vocabulary bookmark and reference.
This can be used when calendar vocabulary is introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior French experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary.
2 pages
French Greeting Cards For All Occasions - Get ready for back to school and all year with this set of 6 postcard style French greeting cards! There are 6 bilingual French/English cards, and 6 of the same design in French only. Each slide contains 4 cards with colorful clip art, a greeting or wish in French, and room to write a short note and sign your name. Included are: Happy Birthday, Get Well Soon, Congratulations, Good Luck, Thank You Very, Much, and Bravo They're great for a quick note to make someone's day!
Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 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 the Super Bowl such as ball, team, coaches, referee, cheerleaders, stadium, etc. 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.
8 pages
Show your appreciation for a thoughtful gift with this set of 5 postcard style greeting cards. Each slide contains 4 cards with colorful clip art, thank you language, and room to write a short note and sign your name. Just print on card stock, cut, and sign! Included are: Thank You - Elf image A Thousand Thanks - 2 designs - Snowman image, red gift image I Love Your Gift - Thank You! - Green gift image Thank You for the Sweet Gift - Holiday cookies image