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.
Save over 35% with this Spanish back to school booklet bundle! The 6 booklets included in the bundle are:
Spanish Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet
Spanish Numbers Bilingual Coloring Booklet
Spanish Numbers 10 - 20 Bilingual Coloring Booklet
Spanish Class Objects Emergent Reader Booklets
Spanish Colors Emergent Reader Booklets
Spanish First Week of School Emergent Reader Booklets
Each booklet contains at least 8 pages: a title page and 7 additional pages. Both numbers booklet sets contain 3 versions of the booklets: Spanish bubble letter numbers with English, Spanish bubble letter numbers with digits next to the English word, and Spanish bubble letter numbers with digits only. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included.
Students first read and cut out the vocabulary booklets containing text and clip art illustrations. They then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. Your students will have fun sharing their creations with family and friends which will help reinforce their language learning!
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 booklet pages can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text, and they are helpful additions to Spanish interactive notebooks.
Each booklet contained in this set is also available individually on TES. Individual booklets sell for $2.25 - $3.00 each so purchasing this bundle offers a significant savings!
60 pages
One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with La Primera Semana de la Escuela, one page with yo so students can sketch themselves, and 6 additional pages describing things that are new to students at the beginning of the school year. New things included are: my teacher, new friends, my classroom, the playground, the cafeteria, and the library. 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 illustrations. 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.
This is a fun back to school activity for students that they can take home at the end of the week, or the booklets can be kept in the classroom and given to them at the end of the year so they can see the progress that they've made throughout the year.
6 pages
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish fruit words such as apple, orange, banana, grapes, etc. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets.
Students first read and cut out the Spanish De Que Color Es...? Booklet that contains text and illustrations. Each page lists a fruit and states its color. For example: La manzana es roja. Students then create their own version using the text only template. They will have fun creating their fruit and colors booklets and will reinforce their language learning as they share them with classmates and family members.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the fruit and colors 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. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities.
The booklets can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text on each page.
6 pages
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common class objects such as pencil, paper, eraser, markers, crayons, scissors, etc. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included.
Students first cut out, assemble and read the booklet containing text and illustrations of class objects. Necesito is repeated 8 times so students learn the word quickly and will soon be expressing their classroom needs in Spanish! They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members!
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the class objects. 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. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities.
6 pages
Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the traditional Spanish alphabet. The booklet contains 32 pages: the title page with 30 additional pages for each letter of the traditional Spanish 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 have students do quick sketches for each letter and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities.
10 pages
This download contains 2 Spanish numbers booklets: one with colored numbers and another with numbers that can be colored by students.
Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing the numbers 10 - 20. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
The colored version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the numbers.
Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities.
8 pages
This is a set of 2 booklets, each containing numbers from 1 - 10. One has colored numbers and the other has bubble numbers that can be colored by students. Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
The colored version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the numbers.
Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities.
8 pages
Save over 40% with this Spanish fall booklet bundle! The booklets included in the bundle are:
Spanish Pumpkins and Feelings Emergent Reader Booklets
Spanish September and School Emergent Reader Booklets
Spanish First Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets
Spanish Halloween Emergent Reader Booklets
Spanish Columbus Day Emergent Reader Booklets
Each booklet contains 8 pages: a title page and 7 additional pages. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included.
Students first read and cut out the vocabulary booklets containing text and clip art illustrations. They then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. Your students will have fun sharing their creations with family and friends which will help reinforce their language learning!
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 booklet pages can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text.
Each booklet contained in this set is also available individually on TES. Individual booklets sell for $2.25 each so purchasing this bundle offers a significant savings!
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing clip art images and autumn vocabulary such as apples, pumpkins, acorns, etc. 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 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. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities.
6 pages
Students practice Spanish feelings words with these booklets. 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 that contains text and illustrations of words associated with fire safety. The title page asks ¿Cómo Están Las Calabazas? and the 7 pages that follow contain the word calabaza with a feelings word. Sample words are feliz, enojada, and sorprendida. 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.
6 pages
Get ready for Back to School with this Spanish Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle! It contains 8 worksheets, Bingo, and a greetings vocabulary reference. The bundle price offers more than 40% savings over the cost of each item purchased separately!
Here’s what you get:
- Greetings 18 basic translations w/key
- Greetings vocabulary
- Greetings bingo w/vocabulary list
- Greetings crossword w/key
- Greetings ordering sentences w/key
- Greetings and introductions 3 dialogues fill in the blank w/key
- Greetings 3 dialogues fill in the blank w/key
- Greetings ordering sentences with ice cream w/key
- Greetings sentence corrections w/key
- Greetings word search w/key
36 pages
This activity includes 3 introductions dialogues. Students fill in 24 blanks with words used in Spanish introductions, greetings and leave takings. Examples are: it's a pleasure, nice to meet you, this is my mom, etc. Students choose words from the word bank provided.
After completing the dialogues, students can practice and present them for speaking practice.
2 pages
Get ready for Back to School with this French Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle! It contains 3 worksheets, a skit, a hands on vocabulary puzzle, and a greetings vocabulary reference. The bundle price offers more than 25% savings over the cost of each item purchased separately!
Here's what you get:
- Greetings skit
- Greetings crossword w/key and vocabulary
- Greetings word search w/key and vocabulary
- Greetings matching squares puzzle and vocabulary
- Greetings writing
All resources are also sold individually on TES.
16 pages
Students write about their favorite things and activities, and explain why they like them. 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 80+ words and phrases to assist students with the writing task.
The download includes:
1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss favorite things (Me gusta/n, me encanta/n, and prefiero), 15 miscellaneous words for things like family, seasons, and clothing, 8 adjectives for describing the favorite things, 13 different sports words, 16 food words, 13 activities verbs, and 16 class subjects words.
2. Sample 198 word essay that can be used for:
a. Individual translation activity
b. Full class translation activity when projected
3. Sample 198 word essay copied 2 per page for use as student handouts.
4. Sample 198 word essay copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment.
This is a great activity for a sub lesson!
4 pages
Students love these cooperative learning, hands on vocabulary puzzles! With this activity, they'll practice 16 different irregular verbs, conjugated in the present tense, as they assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle. Verbs included are conducir, conocer, dar, decir, estar, hacer ir, oír, poner, saber, salir, ser, tener, traducir, traer, and venir. All verbs are repeated at least once which makes the puzzle more challenging. The puzzle contains a bilingual list of all infinitives 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.
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 verbs.
This resource was updated on September 14, 2016. If you purchased it prior to that date, please download the revised file.
2 pages
Students describe the city of their dreams. 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 60+ words and phrases to assist students with the writing task.
The download includes:
1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss the city (se llama, hay, tiene, está/están, es/son), 24 words for places and things in the city, 18 adjectives for describing the city, 11 prepositional phrases to tell where things are located, plus several other helpful words.
2. Sample 249 word writing prompt that can be used for:
a. Individual translation activity
b. Full class translation activity when projected
3. Sample 249 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts.
4. Sample 249 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment.
4 pages
Students practice irregular verb meanings and conjugations in a fun, interactive way with these games! There are two 32 square board games containing 15 different common Spanish irregular 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 conducir, conocer, dar, decir, estar, hacer, ir, oír, poner, saber, salir, ser, tener, traducir, traer, and venir.
The games can be played when introducing irregular verbs, for back to school review for students with prior Spanish experience, or a fun review before a test.
11 pages
Students write a conversation between 2 people who meet and talk about what they like to do at different times of the year. 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 50 words and phrases to assist students with the writing task.
The download includes:
1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss likes/dislikes (gustar, encantar, and chocar), plus 13 additional infinitives for discussing activities; 4 weather phrases, the 4 seasons, grammar notes about infinitives and adjective agreement, plus several other words.
2. Sample 184 word writing prompt that can be used for:
a. Individual translation activity
b. Full class translation activity when projected
3. Sample 184 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts. This can be used as a 2-person skit.
4. Sample 184 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment.
4 pages
Students learn the names of the people and vocabulary associated with the presidential election 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. There are 2 versions of the page containing Barack Obama and the 2 candidates: one with the party symbols and one without. You may choose whichever best suits your purposes. 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. Names and vocabulary included are Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, el partido republicano, el partido democrático, la boleta, and la urna. 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 the names of the people and vocabulary associated with the presidential election 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. There are 2 versions of the page containing Barack Obama and the 2 candidates: one with the party symbols and one without. You may choose whichever best suits your purposes. 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. Names and vocabulary included are Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Republican Party, Democratic Party, ballot, and ballot box. 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
