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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 Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List
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Spanish Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List

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Spanish Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List - Students sketch and label several of their favorite toys. The download includes a 28 word vocabulary list copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts. Sample toys include blocks, board game, doll, action figure, jump rope, puppet, stuffed animal, and video game. Students will enjoy sharing their creations which makes this a great speaking activity. It's also a helpful Spanish substitute lesson activity. When students complete their sketches, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
Spanish -AR Verbs 18 Infinitives Image IDs Worksheet #2
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Spanish -AR Verbs 18 Infinitives Image IDs Worksheet #2

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Spanish -AR Verbs 18 Infinitives Image IDs Worksheet #2 - Students write a Spanish -AR verb infinitive under each of the 18 pictures. Sample words are dance, sing, visit, listen, buy, walk, etc. Uses for this download: 1. Present and review vocabulary 2. Quick start 3. Homework worksheet 4. Flashcards - Students can cut apart the images and write the corresponding word on the reverse. 5. Project and play the flyswatter game. This activity is also included in my Spanish Vocabulary IDs Bundle of 32 Topics.
French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet
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French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet

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French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet - Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. The booklet contains 28 pages: the title page with 26 additional pages for each letter of the alphabet and an end page. This download also includes several suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Suggested uses include: students share completed booklets with the class or with a partner, students read to a family member at home, students use alphabet pages as flashcards to practice and learn new vocabulary, teacher projects the blank booklet onto the Smart Board and students do quick sketches for each letter, and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class.
French Calendar - Months of the Year Vocabulary Images
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French Calendar - Months of the Year Vocabulary Images

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This French Months of the Year download includes: - 18 months of the year images to identify with answer key - months vocabulary list copied 3/page for paper saving student handouts - months vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class 4 pages
Spanish Weather Song With Actions - ¿Qué tiempo hace?
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Spanish Weather Song With Actions - ¿Qué tiempo hace?

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Your students will remember weather phrases forever with this song! It is sung to the tune of a well known children's song and features 12 weather expressions such as "hace calor" with accompanying actions. It's great for brain breaks and getting students up and moving! Students of all ages love to sing this and will do so often because of the catchy tune with dramatic actions. It works well in Spanish classes as well as bilingual / dual language classrooms. Included: 1. One page with 1 song on it 2. One page with 2 songs on it for student handouts 3. One page with tips on how to use the song The English translation is included. 3 pages
Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music
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Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music

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Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music - Students describe the music 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 3 page download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: several different music genres; verbs such as tocar, pasar el rato con, escuchar, gustar, encantar, and chocar; adjectives such as asombroso, animado, and energético; and nouns such as sonido, estrella de rock, artísta; adverbs such as nunca, siempre, and de vez en cuando. 2. Sample 239 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 239 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts.
Spanish Olympics Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Olympics Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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Spanish Olympics Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This activity contains 21 clues for words associated with the Winter Olympics. Sample words are ceremonia de aperatura, espectadores, medallas, oro, plata and bronce. Students are instructed to complete the crossword, write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture and also write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue so they get lots of practice with each word. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Winter Olympics vocabulary. Included in the download: 1. Word search puzzle with Olympic rings in background 2. Word search puzzle with plain background 3. Word list in large font for in class presentation and pronunciation practice 4. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
French Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary
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French Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary

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French Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas word search contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words, plus 8 clip art images. Included in the download: 1. Word search with 24 clues and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key with English words next to the clues 3. Large font vocabulary list for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class 4. Small font 2/page vocabulary list for paper saving student handouts Students must: 1. Find the French words in the word search. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the English vocabulary word next to each clue. This is a good substitute teacher lesson. After students complete the puzzle, partners can use the vocabulary lists and quiz each other on the new vocabulary. Happy holidays!
Spanish Direct Object Pronouns Introduction
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Spanish Direct Object Pronouns Introduction

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This is introduction to Spanish direct object pronouns includes a listing of all direct object pronouns and several sentences demonstrating their uses. Examples are: No tengo los anillos / No los tengo. The download includes: 1. Large font page for presenting in class 2. Student handout page with 2/page
French Subject Pronouns Song
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French Subject Pronouns Song

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Your students will be singing this song (and maybe even dancing along!) in your classroom, in the halls, in the cafeteria, on buses, etc. This original song is 2 verses long and includes all French subject pronouns sung to a catchy, well known tune. Your students will learn and remember the French subject pronouns FOREVER! Included in the download: - Song on 1 page for presenting and practicing in class - Song 2/page for student handouts - Song 2/page with blanks for students to write the French subject pronouns 3 pages
Spanish Food and Meals Matching Squares Puzzle - La Comida
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Spanish Food and Meals Matching Squares Puzzle - La Comida

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Students assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 common food and meals words. Sample words are: yogur, cereal, queso, pan, perrito caliente, carne, comida, hamburguesa, and papas fritas. Words are only listed on the puzzle once. 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 food vocabulary bookmark and reference. 2 pages
Spanish Food and Meals 15 Sentence Completions - La Comida
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Spanish Food and Meals 15 Sentence Completions - La Comida

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Students complete 15 sentences with at least 3 food words of their choice. Sample sentences are: 1) Mi sandwich favorito tiene...2) Mis tres frutas favoritas son... Verbs used are tener, ser, gustar, comer and incluir. There are also 8 food clip art images for students to identify. Since answers will vary, no answer key is included. 1 page
Thanksgiving Writing Activity - I Give Thanks For...
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Thanksgiving Writing Activity - I Give Thanks For...

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6 slightly different worksheets for students to illustrate or describe why they are thankful during the Thanksgiving holiday season. The categories are in squares with family and pets, teacher and school, friends and other things. The designs are: 1 with yellow background, 1 with solid black lined squares, 1 with black dashed squares, 1 with red font with solid lined squares, 1 with red font with dashed squares and 1 with solid black lines without any text so students decide their own categories. 6 pages
Spanish Adjectives and People Worksheet - Number and Gender Agreement
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Spanish Adjectives and People Worksheet - Number and Gender Agreement

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Students practice agreement in number and gender of people nouns such as man, woman, boy, girl, etc. and descriptive adjectives with this 18 question worksheet. An example is "the athletic woman." Students first translate it to Spanish and then write the plural forms in the second column. They are also instructed to write a Spanish adjective under each picture shown. The answer key is included. 2 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
Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This New Year puzzle contains 27 clues for common Spanish New Year vocabulary words plus 9 clip art images. Sample words are grapes, parade, celebration, friends, family, kiss, resolution, fireworks, hats, and parties. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue. 3. Complete the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues