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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 Winter Activities Human Bingo Speaking Activity
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Spanish Winter Activities Human Bingo Speaking Activity

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Spanish Winter Activities Human Bingo Speaking Activity - Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. The grids contain questions such as, "Patinas sobre hielo con tu familia o tus amigos?" Examples of other verbs used are montar, ir, pescar, tener, hacer, jugar, ver, esquiar and caminar. When a student replies yes to a question, the interviewing student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. Several squares have a second question such as "con quien?" which gives both students additional speaking practice. When a student fills the entire grid, he shouts, "Bingo!" Also included are suggestions for using the Human Bingo activity and a follow up written assignment.
Year End School Memories 2 Early Reader Booklets
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Year End School Memories 2 Early Reader Booklets

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This is a fun and creative 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.
Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets Version II
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Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets Version II

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common weather phrases. Sample phrases include there's fog, there's thunder, it's cloudy, and it's cool. Also included is a page of suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, 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 weather phrases. 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.
Valentine's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH
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Valentine's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH

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Valentine's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH - 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. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with Valentine's Day such as love, kisses, candy, chocolate, Cupid, hearts, etc. 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 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.
Weather Emergent Reader 2 Booklets - What's the Weather Like?
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Weather Emergent Reader 2 Booklets - What's the Weather Like?

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Weather Emergent Reader 2 Booklets - What's the Weather Like? - This set contains 1 booklet with text and images and 1 with text only. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, 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! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common weather phrases. Booklet assembly instructions are included. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the weather phrases. 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 Verbs Querer and Ser with Professions Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity
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Spanish Verbs Querer and Ser with Professions Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity

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Spanish Verbs Querer and Ser with Professions Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity - Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. Each grid contains the question "Quieres ser" plus a profession and "en el futuro". When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. When a student fills the entire grid, he shouts, "Bingo!" Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to: 1. Write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verb to the third person. 2. Provide the English meaning of each profession. 3. Write an appropriate Spanish profession word under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a great back to school speaking review activity for students with prior Spanish experience.
Spanish Veterans Day - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Veterans Day - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Spanish Veterans Day - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing Spanish words associated with Veterans Day. Words included are: soldier and flag, armed forces, poppy, parade, cemetery, veterans, and November 11th. Also included is a page of suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will enjoy sharing them with classmates and family members! 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.
Super Bowl 2014 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football
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Super Bowl 2014 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football

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Super Bowl 2014 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football - Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 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 the Super Bowl such as ball, team, coaches, referee, cheerleaders, stadium, etc. 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.
Spanish Spring - La Primavera 2 Booklets
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Spanish Spring - La Primavera 2 Booklets

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Spanish Spring - La Primavera 2 Booklets - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and images of spring such as flowers, rain, grass, birds, bees, etc. They then sketch and create their own version of the booklet using the text only template. Students will have fun sharing their drawings with family and friends which will help reinforce their language learning! Each booklet contains 8 pages. 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 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. The booklet pages can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text.
Spanish Sports Vocabulary 2 Early Reader Booklets
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Spanish Sports Vocabulary 2 Early Reader Booklets

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Each of the 2 booklets contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages containing a verb such as jugar or montar with a different sport word and the location where it is played, and an end page. 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.
Spanish Song Uno de Enero for Festival of San Fermín
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Spanish Song Uno de Enero for Festival of San Fermín

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Spanish Song Uno de Enero for Festival of San Fermín - Students practice numbers and months while they learn a little about the culture of Spain with this catchy, traditional song. Included in the download: 1. Song in large font for class presentation - This page includes a youtube link with a karaoke version recording of the song. 2. Song in smaller font printed 3 per page for student handouts. 3. Close version of the song printed 2 per page for student handouts.
Spanish Sports Song With Actions - Juego Fútbol
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Spanish Sports Song With Actions - Juego Fútbol

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Spanish Sports Song With Actions - Juego Fútbol - Get your students up and moving! This original song, which is sung to the tune of a popular ballad, features 5 different sports, 5 different verbs and 5 different places. The sports are soccer, bowling, fishing, swimming and jai alai, the verbs are jugar, hacer, ir de pesca, hacer and tirar, the places are el campo, la bolera, el rio, la piscina and el fronton. Students of all ages love to sing this and will do so often because of the catchy tune with dramatic actions. The English translation is included. Also included is a page with helpful ideas and a youtube link that contains the children's song to give an idea of the tune.
Spanish Song with Actions - Este Puente Va A Caer - London Bridge
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Spanish Song with Actions - Este Puente Va A Caer - London Bridge

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Spanish Song with Actions - Este Puente Va A Caer - London Bridge - This is a fun, active song for children of varying ages. It's one of many versions, and is based on the traditional nursery rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down". There is a lot of repetition in the lyrics so students catch on quickly. This version contains 5 verses and practices phrases and constructions such as hay aquí, va a caer, constrúyelo, and por el puente. 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 4. One page with the song as a close exercise for students to complete The English translation is included.
Spanish Sports Board Game and Vocabulary
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Spanish Sports Board Game and Vocabulary

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This is a 32 square board game containing 13 different sports 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 Sports included are basketball, baseball, biking, track and field, skiing, soccer, football, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, swimming, and fishing.
Spanish Talents and Skills Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity & Follow-Up
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Spanish Talents and Skills Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity & Follow-Up

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This activity uses common Spanish verbs associated with student talents and skills. Sample verbs are dibujar, cocinar, correr, silbar, nadar, pescar, tocar, ser, and esquiar. Students will practice 3 forms of each verb in the present tense for asking, responding, and the follow-up written activity. Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes when asked about statements in each of the 16 boxes. A sample statement is, "Me encanta esquiar y puedo hacer trucos." When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. The goal is to be the first student to fill the entire bingo grid. Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to: 1. Write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verbs to the third person. 2. Write an appropriate Spanish infinitive verb under 6 images at the bottom of the paper.
Spanish Transportation 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Transporte
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Spanish Transportation 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Transporte

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Spanish Transportation 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Transporte - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 26 common transportation nouns. Sample words are: carro, coche, helicóptero, metro, camión, monopatín, avión, and pies 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 a transportation vocabulary bookmark and reference.
Spanish Transportation Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - El Transporte
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Spanish Transportation Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - El Transporte

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Spanish Transportation Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - El Transporte - This activity contains 20 clues for different modes of transportation. 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 answer key is included.
Spanish Student Door Signs in 6 Designs and Sign Template
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Spanish Student Door Signs in 6 Designs and Sign Template

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Spanish Student Door Signs in 6 Designs and Sign Template - Practice commands, present progressive, estar with feelings, and much more with these door signs. Students can hang their customized signs on their bedroom doors and review Spanish every time they enter or exit their rooms! The download includes: 1. 6 designs of door signs in color. These can be projected and used to introduce the activity. 2. 6 of the same designs in black and white with bubble letters that students can color. 3. door template that can be copied and given to students to make their own designs. This is also useful for making quick signs to hang on the classroom door! The designs contain both formal and informal commands and include the following sayings: Greetings, welcome, please come in Go away, don't come in, I'm sleeping/busy Silence, genius working Danger, hard hat required in this area Silence, I'm studying Greetings, knock on the door, please
Spanish Thanksgiving Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity
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Spanish Thanksgiving Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity

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Spanish Thanksgiving Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity - This activity practices Thanksgiving vocabulary with gustar, encantar, ir a + infinitive, and other useful Spanish verbs. Vocabulary includes family, activities, and food words. Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. The goal is to be the first student to fill the entire bingo grid. Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to: 1. Write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verb to the third person. 2. Write an appropriate Spanish school word under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a fun speaking activity to use as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches!
Spanish Valentine's Day Mad Lib Writing Activity
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Spanish Valentine's Day Mad Lib Writing Activity

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Add some creative fun to grammar in your classroom with this Spanish Mad Lib! Included are 3 pages as follows: 1. Students list 29 words according to the description indicated, such as adjective, noun, infinitive verb, name or adverb. 2. Students transfer the 29 words onto the story page. 3. Students translate the story to English on the lined page. This activity is fun for students to create and even more fun to present in class! It can be used as a Valentine's Day activity, but works well any time since only the first sentence mentions Valentine's Day. It's also a good activity for a substitute teacher lesson plan.