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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.
French Reflexive Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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French Reflexive Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 common reflexive infinitives. Sample verbs are: s'amuser, s'endormir, se baigner, se coucher, se lever, se peigner, se raser, se fatiguer, and se réveiller 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. This is fun, hands on way to learn and review French reflexive verbs! 2 pages
French Colors and Patterns Matching Squares Puzzle - Les Couleurs
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French Colors and Patterns Matching Squares Puzzle - Les Couleurs

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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
Spanish AR Verbs Dice Game and Conjugation Chart Worksheet
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Spanish AR Verbs Dice Game and Conjugation Chart Worksheet

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Students practice AR verb conjugations in a fun, interactive way with this dice game! Students play in groups of 3 which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. Students first cut out and assemble the dice containing subject pronouns. Students play in groups of 3, which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. The moderator will say or write an infinitive from the list. Player 1 will shake the die and must correctly conjugate the infinitive (either orally or written) to match the subject pronoun shown on the die. Using the answer key, the moderator will determine if the conjugation is correct. If correct, Player 1 receives a point. The process is repeated for Player 2. The game continues in this manner. The student with the most correct conjugations is the winner. Included in the download are: 1. 2 versions of subject pronouns dice templates, one with vosotros, and one with Mi amigo. 2. Answer key conjugation chart with 14 fully conjugated verbs for the moderator. 3. Conjugation chart containing the 14 verbs but no conjugations that can be used as an assignment, quiz, or game tally sheet. 4. Teacher tips and instructions Verbs included are abrazar, caminar, escuchar, ganar, hablar, llegar, nadar, patinar, bailar, cantar, pescar, comprar, trabajar, and estudiar. The game can be played when introducing AR verbs, for back to school review for students with prior Spanish experience, or a fun review before a test. 5 pages
Spanish ER and IR Verbs Dice Game and Conjugation Chart Worksheet
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Spanish ER and IR Verbs Dice Game and Conjugation Chart Worksheet

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Students practice ER and IR verb conjugations in a fun, interactive way with this dice game! Students play in groups of 3 which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. Students first cut out and assemble the dice containing subject pronouns. Students play in groups of 3, which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. The moderator will say or write an infinitive from the list. Player 1 will shake the die and must correctly conjugate the infinitive (either orally or written) to match the subject pronoun shown on the die. Using the answer key, the moderator will determine if the conjugation is correct. If correct, Player 1 receives a point. The process is repeated for Player 2. The game continues in this manner. The student with the most correct conjugations is the winner. Included in the download are: 1. 2 versions of subject pronouns dice templates, one with vosotros, and one with Mi amigo. 2. Answer key conjugation chart with 14 fully conjugated verbs for the moderator. 3. Conjugation chart containing the 14 verbs but no conjugations that can be used as an assignment, quiz, or game tally sheet. 4. Teacher tips and instructions Verbs included are abrir, aplaudir, aprender, asistir, barrer, beber, comer, correr, escribir, leer, recibir, romper, vender, and vivir. The game can be played when introducing ER and IR verbs, for back to school review for students with prior Spanish experience, or a fun review before a test. 5 pages
Spanish Chores 10 Questions and 10 Vocabulary Translations - Quehaceres
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Spanish Chores 10 Questions and 10 Vocabulary Translations - Quehaceres

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Students practice 10 different chores verbs and 10 different cleaning materials, plus tener que + infinitive. Included in the download: 1. 10 English to Spanish questions containing a either Who has or Where is/are with one or more household materials used when doing chores. Examples of the household materials are trapo, escoba, cubo, plumero, plancha, esponja, and aspiradora. After each question, there is a sentence starting with Tengo que plus a chore verb. A sample of both is "Who has the vacuum cleaner? I have to vacuum the basement carpet." 2. 10 English to Spanish household material translations 3. Word bank with household materials (on student worksheet) 4. Page with a list of the verbs used, copied 3/page for paper saving student handouts 5. Answer key 3 pages
Spanish Colors and Patterns Matching Squares Puzzle - Los Colores
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Spanish Colors and Patterns Matching Squares Puzzle - Los Colores

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Students love these cooperative learning, hands on vocabulary puzzles! With this activity, they'll practice 18 colors and patterns as they assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle. All common colors are included, plus plateado, and dorado, and there are 4 different ways to say brown (de café, pardo, moreno, and castaño). Patterns included are de rayas, de cuadros, and de lunares. Also included are claro and oscuro. There are 23 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
Spanish Chores Matching Squares Puzzle and Vocabulary - Quehaceres
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Spanish Chores Matching Squares Puzzle and Vocabulary - Quehaceres

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Students love these cooperative learning, hands on vocabulary puzzles! With this activity, they'll practice 26 different chores as they assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle. Examples of chores included are cocinar la cena, poner la mesa, lavar el carro, pasar la aspiradora, and planchar la ropa. The puzzle contains a list of all words in Spanish alongside it and a bilingual vocabulary page copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts. 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. 3 pages
Ocean Marine Life 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Ocean Marine Life 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet 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 orca, sea turtle, krill, jellyfish, angel fish, octopus, squid, blue shark, seahorse, crab, blue whale, mussel, lobster, dolphin, and stingray. 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 also make helpful additions to interactive notebooks. 10 pages
Transportation 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Transportation 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 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 car, boat, bus, bike, truck, plane, train, taxi, helicopter, subway and motorcycle. Each is preceded by "Look at the." 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 also make good additions to interactive notebooks. 8 pages
Birthday 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - My Birthday
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Birthday 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - My Birthday

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Students learn birthday vocabulary 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 and phrases included are I am ___ years old, party, cake, party hat, candles, balloons, and gift. 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 are also helpful additions to interactive notebooks. The booklets can be used anytime, but they're also very nice to have on hand for individual birthday surprises! 6 pages
French Birthday 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Mon Anniversaire
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French Birthday 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Mon Anniversaire

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Students learn birthday vocabulary in a fun, hands on way with these 2 French 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 j'ai __ ans, fête, gâteau, chapeau de fête, bougies, ballons, and cadeau. 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 are also helpful additions to interactive notebooks. The booklets can be used anytime, but they're also very nice to have on hand for individual birthday surprises! 6 pages
French Ocean Marine Life 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - L'Océan
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French Ocean Marine Life 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - L'Océan

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Each booklet 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 orque, tortue marine, krill, méduse, scalaire, poulpe, crevette, requin, hippocampe, crabe, baleine bleue, moule, homard, dauphin, and raie. 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 are also helpful additions to interactive notebooks. 10 pages
French Transportation 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Le Transport
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French Transportation 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Le Transport

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Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 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 voiture, bateau, autobus, vélo, camion, avion, train, taxi, hélicoptère, métro, and moto. 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 are also helpful additions to interactive notebooks. 8 pages
Spanish Subject Pronouns Matching Squares Puzzle - Pronombres Personales
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Spanish Subject Pronouns Matching Squares Puzzle - Pronombres Personales

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Students love these cooperative learning, hands on vocabulary puzzles! With this activity, they'll practice all Spanish subject pronouns as they assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle. The puzzle contains a list of all subject pronouns 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. The subject pronouns are repeated 2 - 3 times 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
Spanish Feelings Dogs 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - 2 Versions
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Spanish Feelings Dogs 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - 2 Versions

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There are 2 designs of booklets included in the download. One contains complete sentences, and the other has "el perro" plus a feelings word. 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 containing text and images of Spanish feelings. For each booklet, the title page asks ¿Cómo Están Los Perros? and each of the 7 pages that follow in the sentence version contains "El perro está" plus a feelings word. Feelings included are feliz, enojado, emocionado, orgulloso, triste, and sorprendido. 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. 10 pages
Spanish Birthday Brag Tag Bracelets 5 Designs - Mi Cumpleaños
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Spanish Birthday Brag Tag Bracelets 5 Designs - Mi Cumpleaños

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These birthday brag tags are an inexpensive, fun way to make students feel special on their birthdays. All 5 designs have Es Mi Cumpleaños, 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
French Birthday Brag Tag Bracelets 5 Designs - Mon Anniversaire
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French Birthday Brag Tag Bracelets 5 Designs - Mon Anniversaire

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These birthday brag tags are an inexpensive, fun way to make students feel special on their birthdays. All 5 designs have C'est Mon Anniversaire, 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
Spanish Professions Matching Squares Puzzle - Las Profesiones
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Spanish Professions Matching Squares Puzzle - Las Profesiones

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Students love these cooperative learning, hands on vocabulary puzzles! With this activity, they'll practice 35 Spanish professions words as they assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle. 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. Several words are repeated 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.