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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 Body Parts Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs Worksheet, and Vocabulary
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French Body Parts Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs Worksheet, and Vocabulary

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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
French Body Parts Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs
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French Body Parts Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs

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This French body parts crossword contains 35 words and 16 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write Spanish body part word under each picture 3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue Included in the download: - crossword - answer key - vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class - vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts This activity can be used when introducing body parts, and also works well as a sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets. 4 pages
Labor Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Labor Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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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
Spanish Labor Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Día de Trabajo
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Spanish Labor Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Día de Trabajo

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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
Spanish Birthday 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Mi Cumpleaños
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Spanish Birthday 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Mi Cumpleaños

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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
Spanish Ocean Marine Life 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Océano
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Spanish Ocean Marine Life 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Océano

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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, tortuga marina, calamar, medusa, pez ángel, pulpo, camarón antártico, tiburón azul, caballito de mar, cangrejo, ballena azul, mejillón, langosta, delfín, and raya con púa. 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 Transportation 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Transporte
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Spanish Transportation 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Transporte

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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 coche, barco, autobús, bici, camión, avión, tren, taxi, helicóptero, metro, and motocicleta. Each is preceded by Mira so students get a lot practice with the structure. 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. 8pages
French Nameplates in 2 Sizes with Colorful Polka Dot Backgrounds
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French Nameplates in 2 Sizes with Colorful Polka Dot Backgrounds

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Make choosing French names quick and easy with these ready made French nameplates! Use them for desks, cubbies, lockers, folders, and more. Just color print, and you're ready for back to school French class, after school French Club, or French camp. You can even attach them bulletin boards, or to a clothespin for hanging and showcasing student work! Included: 1. 24 boy large nameplates, 2/page 2. 24 boy small nameplates, 4/page 3. 24 girl large nameplates, 2/page 4. 24 girl small nameplates, 4/page 41 pages
Spanish Nameplates in 2 Sizes with Colorful Polka Dot Backgrounds
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Spanish Nameplates in 2 Sizes with Colorful Polka Dot Backgrounds

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Make choosing Spanish names quick and easy with these ready made Spanish nameplates! Use them for desks, cubbies, lockers, folders, and more. Just color print, and you're ready for back to school Spanish class, after school Spanish Club, or Spanish camp. You can even attach them bulletin boards or to a clothespin for hanging and showcasing student work! Included: 1. 24 boy large nameplates, 2/page 2. 24 boy small nameplates, 4/page 3. 24 girl large nameplates, 2/page 4. 24 girl small nameplates, 4/page 41 pages
English Adjectives Grid and Sketch Activity
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English Adjectives Grid and Sketch Activity

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Students practice descriptive adjectives of people as they fill each of the 30 small squares with adjectives and then sketch themselves in the large box in the center.. Challenge your students to fill all 30 squares with English adjectives, or have them use a specified number of squares for words, and the rest for sketches that illustrate the adjectives that they use. The download includes: 1. Four blank versions: horizontal with/without My name is, and vertical with/without My name is. 2. Completed sample that can be projected to present the activity and to practice vocabulary. 3. Suggested uses This is a fun presentational activity, and the completed activities will look great decorating a bulletin board or hallway! 6 pages
Spanish Writing Prompt - My Favorite Movies - Mis Películas Favoritas
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Spanish Writing Prompt - My Favorite Movies - Mis Películas Favoritas

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Students describe the movies that they like and explain why. This high interest writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. It contains over 40 words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: several different movie genres; verbs gustar, encantar, and chocar; adjectives such as emocionante, aburrido, and espantoso; and nouns such as música, vaquero, héroe, crimen, and guión. 2. Sample 163 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3 pages
Spanish ER and IR Verbs 2 Board Games and Vocabulary
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Spanish ER and IR Verbs 2 Board Games and Vocabulary

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Students practice ER and IR verb meanings and conjugations in a fun, interactive way with these games! These are 32 square board games containing 15 different common Spanish ER and IR verbs. One board contains Spanish infinitives that students must translate to English, and the other contains Spanish infinitives that students must conjugate based on the subject pronouns provided. Students play in groups of 3 which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the answer, and see who reaches the end first. Included in the download are: 1. 2 Game boards (1 with infinitives to translate, 1 with infinitives that must be conjugated) 2. Vocabulary for presentation 3. Answer keys for the moderators 4. Teacher tips and instructions 5. Game instructions for students There are 2 designs of both game boards, black and white boards, and colored boards. The color version is included as an option should you decide to project and play the game as a class with 2 teams. Verbs included are abrir, aprender, asistir (a), barrer, beber, comer, comprender, correr, escribir, leer, permitir, recibir, romper, vender, and vivir. The games 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. 11 pages
Spanish AR Verbs 2 Board Games and Vocabulary
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Spanish AR Verbs 2 Board Games and Vocabulary

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Students practice AR verb meanings and conjugations in a fun, interactive way with these games! These are 32 square board games containing 15 different common Spanish AR verbs. One board contains Spanish infinitives that students must translate to English, and the other contains Spanish infinitives that students must conjugate based on the subject pronouns provided. Students play in groups of 3 which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the answer, and see who reaches the end first. Included in the download are: 1. 2 Game boards (1 with infinitives to translate, 1 with infinitives that must be conjugated) 2. Vocabulary for presentation 3. Answer keys for the moderators 4. Teacher tips and instructions 5. Game instructions for students There are 2 designs of both game boards, black and white boards, and colored boards. The color version is included as an option should you decide to project and play the game as a class with 2 teams. Verbs included are ayudar, bailar, buscar, cantar, cocinar, comprar, enseñar, escuchar, gritar, hablar, llamar, mirar, preguntar, tocar, and trabajar. The games 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. 11 pages
Spanish Imperfect Skit / Speaking Activity ¿Qué Hacías de Niño?
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Spanish Imperfect Skit / Speaking Activity ¿Qué Hacías de Niño?

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This is a 2-person, 15 line dialogue between two people. One interviews the other about what he did as a child. Sample phrases and vocabulary used include qué hacías, me divertía, jugaba, nadaba, trepaba a los árboles, patinaba, esquiaba, pescaba, construía, and pintaba. Included in the download: 1. Skit in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Spanish only skit for Spanish to English translation assignment. 3. English only skit for English to Spanish translation assignment. 4. Large font bilingual skit that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 4 pages
Spanish Family and Animals Bookmarks / Bilingual Bookmarks
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Spanish Family and Animals Bookmarks / Bilingual Bookmarks

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Your students will love this handy reference with family words on one side and animal words on the other! The family side contains 22 common family words, and the other contains 23 common animals words. Just copy back to back, cut, and share with your students! You could also copy one side at a time, if you prefer to present and practice these topics separately. These bookmarks are great for back to school, Spanish class, bilingual classrooms, and even prizes for Spanish Club! 2 pages
Spanish Numbers Bookmarks / Bilingual Bookmarks 0 - 100
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Spanish Numbers Bookmarks / Bilingual Bookmarks 0 - 100

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Help your students remember numbers with these bilingual bookmarks! One side has numbers 0 - 20, and the other has 21 - 39, plus 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100. Both sides have bilingual number words. Just copy back to back, cut, and share with your students! You could also copy one side at a time, if you prefer to present and practice smaller groups of numbers. These bookmarks are great for back to school, Spanish class, bilingual classrooms, and even prizes for Spanish Club! 2 pages
Spanish Speaking Countries and Capitals Jeopardy Game
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Spanish Speaking Countries and Capitals Jeopardy Game

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Students practice Spanish speaking countries and capitals in a fun way! This PowerPoint Jeopardy game contains all 20 official Spanish speaking countries, plus countries and territories where Spanish is still widely spoken, or where there has been significant Spanish influence in the past. They include Puerto Rico, Andorra, Guam, Philippines, and Gibraltar. The 5 categories are North America A, North America B, South America, South America and Africa, and Potpourri. Students click a number under one of the categories and a country will appear. The next click displays the capital city, the point value, and a house that can be clicked to return to the game board. The previously clicked questions are highlighted to show students that they have already been used. There are 2 randomly placed "Sorpresa" slides that double the points of the next conjugation, if answered correctly. This is a no prep activity that can be modified to suit your purposes in your classroom. Also included are 2 slides that can be printed and given to students to complete while they are in the audience. Each contains a shell of the game board with the categories at the top and the point value in each cell. As participants choose their questions, the students in the audience can write the country and the corresponding capital city. Instructions for the game are included. This is great review activity for back to school, the end of the year, or anytime in between! 61 pages
Spanish Classroom Labels 167 Different Words
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Spanish Classroom Labels 167 Different Words

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Surround your students with Spanish language with this 167 word classroom label set! The labels are on plain, white backgrounds to allow you to print them on colored paper, rather than using expensive color printing. There are labels for most anything in your classroom from school supplies like lápices, cuadernos, plumas, tijeras, and carpetas, to standard items in and parts of the classroom like reloj, pared, puerta, ventana, planta, borrador, computadora, cartel, diccionario, pegamento, and engrapadora. Some words have more than one version included to accommodate regional differences, and several words are included in both their singular and plural forms to give flexibility in the classroom. In addition to the very typical classroom items, several words commonly found in Spanish or bilingual classroom settings are included. Examples of these Hispanic culture words are piñata, calavera, castañuelas, esqueleto, toro, and sombrero. Finally, several of the shorter, common words are included twice since you may want to put more than one label on things like silla or suelo. The download includes a list of suggestions for using the labels. 45 pages Spanish back to school, vuelta al cole, classroom decorations, Spanish write the room
French Sports Matching Squares Puzzle - 26 Different Sports
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French Sports Matching Squares Puzzle - 26 Different Sports

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Challenge your students to assemble this 4 x 4 square bilingual puzzle with common French and English sports words! This is great hands on activity for vocabulary building with sports words. The puzzle contains a few cognates, but most of the 26 words are not. Sample words included are: aviron, corrida, equitation, être pom-pom, lutte, natation, pelote basque, and blanche à neige. 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 French 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