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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 Vegetables Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Vegetables Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Vegetables 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 vocabulary puzzle with 25 common Spanish vegetables words. 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 Spanish vegetables bookmark and reference.
Spanish Weather and Climate Board Game and Vocabulary
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Spanish Weather and Climate Board Game and Vocabulary

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Spanish Weather and Climate Board Game and Vocabulary - This is a 32 square board game containing 10 different weather images. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Vocabulary for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions
Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno
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Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno

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Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno - Warm up to winter with these winter clothing booklets! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words for clothing worn in winter. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Words included chaqueta, mitones, bufanda, botas, sueter, pantalon de nieve, and sombrero. 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.
Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch & Label - Mi Miton
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Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch & Label - Mi Miton

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Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch and Label - Mi Miton - Students sketch and label a minimum of 6 items that they can hold in their mittens. There is a word bank with sample words such as hot chocolate, a snowball, and a cookie. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Spanish Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers
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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers

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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.
Spanish Winter Olympic Sports Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary
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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary

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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary - This activity contains 15 clues for the Winter Olympic sports. 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. Crossword puzzle & answer key 2. Word list in large font for in class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers
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Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers

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Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with 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 medals, torch, spectators, rings, winter, snow, sports, and champions. 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.
Spanish Winter Poem - Ya Viene El Invierno - Spanish Poetry
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Spanish Winter Poem - Ya Viene El Invierno - Spanish Poetry

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Teach fun phrases such as "What a pain" and "What a mess" with this Spanish poem about winter and shoveling snow! The poem has 2 stanzas, each with 4 lines. Verbs included in the poem are sacar, llegar, venir, ir, estar and palear. The rhyme and rhythm of the poem will soon have your students reciting it in and outside of class! Included in the download: 1. 1 page for presenting poem in class 2. 1 page with poem copied 2 per page for student handouts
Spanish Writing Prompt - A Great Party - Una Fiesta Estupenda
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Spanish Writing Prompt - A Great Party - Una Fiesta Estupenda

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Spanish Writing Prompt - A Great Party - Una Fiesta Estupenda - Everyone loves to plan and talk about parties so your students are sure to enjoy this activity! This writing assignment features irregular yo form verbs such as traer, caer, saber, conocer, venir, hacer, salir, poner, oir, and others. Students are to use them as often as possible as they write about what makes a great party. The irregular yo verbs are listed along with other vocabulary associated with parties such as food, costumes, gifts, games, sleepover and more. The Spanish and English are included for the verbs and vocabulary words. This writing prompt is copied 2 per page for student handouts. This writing task makes a great substitute teacher lesson plan!
Spanish Winter Speech Bubble Creative Writing
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Spanish Winter Speech Bubble Creative Writing

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Spanish Winter Speech Bubble Creative Writing - Students complete a comic strip of 6 different speech bubbles that correspond to scenes of winter activities. The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels and is also a great activity to project on the Smart Board for a full class activity.
Spanish Writing Prompts - Bundle of 7 Writing Assignments
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Spanish Writing Prompts - Bundle of 7 Writing Assignments

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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!
Spanish Year End School Memories 2 Early Reader Booklets
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Spanish Year End School Memories 2 Early Reader Booklets

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This is a fun and creative Spanish end of the year activity! Each of the 2 booklets contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing memories of the past school year. Examples are: My favorite game, my favorite book, my team and my favorite day. One booklet 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 illustrations. They then create their own versions of the booklets 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 that correspond to the text.
St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH
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St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH

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St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - Students first read and cut out the St. Patrick's Day booklet that contains text and illustrations and they then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common words associated with St. Patrick's Day such as pot of gold, leprechaun, shamrock and parade. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the St. Patrick's Day 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.
Summer Ideas Bulb Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity
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Summer Ideas Bulb Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity

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Summer Ideas Bulb Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity - This makes a fun end of the year activity! Students sketch and label 10 activities that they want to do this summer. They'll enjoy presenting their ideas to their classmates and seeing what their classmates have planned for the summer. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
100th Day Activities for the Spanish or Bilingual Classroom
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100th Day Activities for the Spanish or Bilingual Classroom

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100th Day Activities for the Spanish or Bilingual Classroom - These materials can be used to celebrate 100 days or be used anytime to practice numbers, colors, prepositions, food, class objects, body parts, animals, weather, clothing and more. There are also suggested activities that will be great to use as substitute lessons. The set includes: 1. 100 Image Grid 2. 100 word Spanish / English vocabulary list that corresponds to the picture grid 3. 100 Small Digit Grid 4. 100 Large Digit Grid 5. 100 Numbered Lined Paper 6. Suggested Uses for the Packet Some of the many uses for this set: 1. 100 Images Grid a. Students write the word for as many images as they can. Use as an individual in class activity, a group activity (both could be contests) or a homework assignment. b. Students write the words for each image but group them by categories that you designate such as food, hobbies, clothing, weather, body parts, animals, school supplies, etc. c. Students cut out pictures and glue them by category and then write the word under each picture. d. Partner work – Student A calls random words in the target language and Student B must say or write the target language number that corresponds to the image. e. Practice prepositions and listening skills by describing an item location based on the description of other items that are near it (For example - for #49 clouds – “It’s between the lemon and the teeth”, or “it’s below the bracelets and to the right of the lemon”) 2. 100 Spanish / English word list that corresponds to the 100 images grid a. Partners quiz each other on vocabulary b. Students categorize the vocabulary words on the list c. Partners – one says a word and its number and the other sketches in that location on the small digit grid d. Students fold over the either the English or the Spanish and write out the other as a self quiz 3. 100 Small Digit Grid a. Dictate a letter, number or word that students must write in the numbered box specified b. Partner A names an object from the 100 Images Grid that Partner B must sketch in the corresponding numbered box 4. 100 Large Digit Grid a. Dictate a digit and students mark by circling or writing an X b. Practice colors and numbers by dictating a number and a color that students must use to circle, X or shade 5. Numbered Paper a. Students fold over translations from the word list and do a self test b. Students write the word that corresponds to the picture on the Image Grid
Spanish Writing Assignment - My Spring Vacation - Mis Vacaciones
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Spanish Writing Assignment - My Spring Vacation - Mis Vacaciones

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Encourage students to think about spring vacation with this writing assignment! Students must write about: 1. What they're going to do (ir a + inf.) 2. What they want to do (querer + inf.) 3. What they have to do (tener + inf.) 4. What they should do (deber + inf.) These 4 verbs are included, plus 10 others and a few additional vocabulary words to assist students in their writing task. There are spaces for the due date and the word requirement. This activity makes a great substitute lesson plan! This item is copied 2 per page for student handouts.
Sports Vocabulary 2 Early Reader Booklets in English
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Sports Vocabulary 2 Early Reader Booklets in English

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Each of the 2 booklets contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages containing a verb such as to play with a different sport word and the location where it is played. One booklet 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 illustrations. They then create their own versions of the booklets 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 that correspond to the text.
Summer Picnic Basket Food Sketch and Label Activity - ENGLISH
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Summer Picnic Basket Food Sketch and Label Activity - ENGLISH

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Summer Picnic Basket Food Sketch and Label Activity - ENGLISH Students sketch and color a minimum of 10 foods that they will take with them on a picnic. They then write the corresponding words under the sketched items. This is a fun activity at the end of the school year as students are thinking about summer activities and vacation! Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets - The First Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets - The First Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets - The First Thanksgiving - These 2 emergent reader booklets contain Thanksgiving words such as pilgrims, Indians, turkeys, deer, corn, etc. Students cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and illustrations. They then get to create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish Thanksgiving words. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the Thanksgiving vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
The Twelve Days of Christmas 2 Booklets - ENGLISH
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The Twelve Days of Christmas 2 Booklets - ENGLISH

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2 Twelve Days of Christmas Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read The Twelve Days of Christmas Booklet that contains text and images from the traditional 12 Days of Christmas song. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. Encourage students to share their creations with their classmates and family! Each booklet contains 12 pages, 1 for each of the 12 days of Christmas in the song. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the 12 Days of Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.