This crossword contains 14 clues for Spanish question words and 11 images for students to identify. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish translation next to each clue 2. Write a Spanish interrogative under each of the 11 clip art images 3. Complete the crossword The answer key is included.

French IR Verb Infinitives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 different infinitives. Sample verbs are: finir, jouir, rougir, vieillir, grandir, accomplir, investir, maigrir, vomir, and punir 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 French and English. This can be used as a vocabulary bookmark and reference. Created by Sue Summers

French Halloween Word Wall - This download includes 11 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 39 Halloween words or phrases for the French or bilingual classroom. Each word has a corresponding clip art image 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. Created by Sue Summers French Halloween Word Wall - 39 Words is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

Spanish Greetings Conversation To Put in Order / Greetings Skit - This is an 18-line, 3-person conversation with greetings, introductions, leave takings, plus additional useful language that must be put in order for it to make sense. Additional phrases include te invito, cuántos años tienes, felicitationes, por favor, gracias, de nada, otra vez, vale, and me encanta. The scenario is a meeting of 3 people outside an ice cream parlor. As such, helado, vainilla, chocolate, and fresa are additional vocabulary words used in the dialogue. The ordering activity can can be completed by students in 2 ways: 1. Simply write the numbers on each rectangle 2. Students can first cut the rectangles and manually put them in order, either on a hard surface, or the pieces can be glued to paper. Other uses for the activity: 1. After completing the ordering task, students can practice and present the conversation as a 3-person dialogue. 2. The dialogue can be used as a written translation activity. The answer key is included. Created by Sue Summers

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 Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing sports included in the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are alpine skiing, nordic skiing figure skating, luge, hockey, speed skating, bobsled, snowboarding, biathlon, ski jumping, and curling. 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.

French Thanksgiving 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing Thanksgiving vocabulary words. Words included are mais, baies, citrouille, indiens, dinde, cerf, and pelerins. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet contain text and illustrations. They then 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 Thanksgiving 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 Countries and Capitals Game Show Writing Prompt - This is a fun way to get students of varying abilities writing while learning about Hispanic countries and capitals. The writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: a. Vocabulary associated with game shows such as host, contestants, you won, you're right, you're wrong, etc. b. Vocabulary for talking about activity interests c. Language for asking about peoples' origin d. Questions and responses for countries and capitals 2. Sample game show writing prompt excerpt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected c. 3-person skit - host and 2 contestants The sample writing prompt comes in large font for projecting and full class viewing, and small font copied 2 per page for student handout translation and use as a 3-person skit. 3 pages

French Passé Composé Skit - Qu'est-ce que tu as fait la nuit dernière? - This is a 2-person, 16 line skit for practicing the passé composé. Friends are having a phone conversation about what they did recently. French verbs used are être, avoir, acheter, faire, parler, aller, manger, commander, and vomir. This is a skit that students will enjoy practicing and presenting to the class! The skit is copied 2 per page for student practice handouts and a translation activity, and 1 per page with enlarged font for presenting and practicing vocabulary and pronunciation as a class. The download includes: 1. Skit in French and English copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Skit in French only copied 2 per page for student handouts and a translation activity. 3. Skit in French and English with enlarged font for presenting and practicing vocabulary and pronunciation. 3 pages

Students practice acabar de + infinitive and demonstrative adjectives with Spanish fruit vocabulary. This download includes: 1. 20 short English to Spanish sentence translations with acabar de + infinitive. There are many common ar, er and ir verbs, plus several reflexive verbs. Sample sentences: I just showered. She just worked. 2. 5 fruit images for students to identify 3. 10 English to Spanish translations of demonstrative adjectives with fruit 4. Vocabulary box with 12 English and Spanish fruit words 5. Answer key 2 pages

Students love these cooperative learning, hands on vocabulary puzzles! With this activity, they'll practice 14 colors, 3 patterns, and clair and foncé as they assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle. All common colors are included, plus argent, bordeaux, doré, and multicolore. Patterns included are à pois, à rayures, and éscossais. There are 20 different words all together. The puzzle contains a list of all words alongside it that can be used as a student reference or bookmark. Also included is a page of tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Most words are repeated at least once which makes the puzzle 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. The puzzles are great to use for introducing and reviewing vocabulary, and 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. 2 pages

This activity includes soy with 16 different descriptive adjectives of people. Examples of adjectives are: feliz, trabajador, perezoso, inteligente, generoso, consentido, guapo, and atlético. Students will practice 3 forms of ser in the present tense with these activities. Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes when asked about statements in each of the 16 boxes. Each box contains 2 short statements. Sample statements are, "Soy inteligente. Quiero ser médico en el futuro." When a student replies yes to the questions, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. The goal is to be the first student to fill the entire bingo grid. Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to: 1. Write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verbs to the third person. 2. Write an appropriate Spanish descriptive adjective under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. These are fun activities for students learning ser and descriptive adjectives, and they're also great back to school get to know you / review activities for students with prior Spanish experience. 2 pages

Use these signs to decorate your room and present, practice and review Spanish speaking countries and capitals. In addition to the official Spanish speaking countries, the presentation includes the U.S. and Puerto Rico because of the large number of Spanish speaking residents as well as Guam and the Philippines because of the Spanish influence in those 2 locations. Both Guam and Puerto Rico indicate that those 2 locations are part of the U.S. There are 3 slightly different sets included in this product to give you flexibility in your classroom. The 3 sets are: 1. Spanish speaking countries with the corresponding flags. The flag and geographic region are on the presentation and the country comes out on mouse click. 2. Spanish speaking countries with corresponding flags and capitals. The flag and geographic regions are on the presentation and then the country and capital come out one at a time on mouse click. 3. Flags for each Spanish speaking country There is a sign introducing the different geographic regions for each group (one sign for North America, Europe and Africa, one for Central America, one for the Caribbean and one for Asia/South Pacific). There is also one slide that lists all countries and their capitals by geographic region. This can be printed and given to students for their reference. 89 pages

Students learn birthday vocabulary in a fun, hands on way with these 2 Spanish 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. 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 and phrases included are yo tengo ___ años, fiesta, pastel, sombrero de fiesta, piñata, globos, and regalo. 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. The booklets can be used anytime, but they're also very nice to have on hand for individual birthday surprises! 6 pages

Students learn about Labor Day 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. 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 jobs, parade, first Monday in September, union, workers, factory, and barbecue. 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

Students learn about Labor Day in a fun, hands on way with these 2 Spanish 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. 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 oficios, desfile, primer lunes de septiembre, unión, trabajadores, fábrica, and barbacoa. 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

This French body parts word search contains 35 words and 15 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks: 1. Find the words in the puzzle. 2. Write French body parts words under each picture. 3. Write the English meaning next to the clue. Included in the download: - word search - answer key with English words next to the French - vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class - vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts This is great sub lesson resource! After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets. 4 pages

Spanish Class Back to School Student Profile - This is a questionnaire designed to help you get to know your students a little better and a little quicker in the beginning of the year. There are 12 questions about experience with Spanish, pets, hobbies, school activities, etc. The questionnaire is Spanish class themed, but the questions are in English. It's easy and quick for students to complete, and easy and quick for the teacher to read! Have a great school year!

Spanish Writing Assignments - Bundle of 7 Writing Prompts - These items are also available for individual purchase on TES. Topics Included are: 1. All About Me - likes, dislikes, appearance, age 2. A Great Party - irregular yo form verbs, party vocabulary 3. Thanksgiving Day - food vocabulary, gustar, encantar, hobbies 4. A Letter to Santa - list of gift ideas, lots of clothing vocabulary 5. My Wishes for the New Year – Letter to the Three Kings - goals, hopes for the new year 6. The New Year with Months - Write about each month of the year 7. Spring Vacation - Practice the preterit Each topic contains the writing prompt, suggested vocabulary, key grammar concepts such as querer + infinitive, hay que + infinitive, deber + infinitive, use of irregular yo form verbs, ir a + infinitive, tener que + infinitive and more. The variety of suggested vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A 100 - 200 word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels. Two writing prompts also contain sample essays that make great translation homework assignments or can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. The writing prompts are either half page with 2 per page or 1 full page, depending on the topic. This essay bundle will come in handy when you need a substitute teacher lesson!

This word search puzzle contains 27 words for French regular ER verbs. Sample words are: arriver, jouer, chanter, porter, travailler, demander, nager, écouter, denser, and manger. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the French translation next to each French verb. 2. Write a French verb under each of the 10 clip art images. 3. Find the verbs in the word search. The download includes: 1. Word search 2. Answer key 3. Vocabulary page with 4/page for paper saving student handouts 4. Vocabulary page for class presentation and vocabulary practice These materials work well as substitute lessons. After students have completed the 3 required tasks, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists. 4 pages