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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 Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs
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Spanish Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs

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This activity contains 33 words associated with Valentine's Day. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each of the 10 pictures. 3. Write the English translation next to each clue. Examples of vocabulary words are beso, abrazo, amor, besar, flores, amistad, tarjeta, rosas, and coquetear. The download includes: 1. Word search with images 2. Answer key with words next to the clues 3. Vocabulary page with 33 words, copied 4 per page for student handouts. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Valentine's Day vocabulary with the vocabulary reference.
Spanish Valentine's Day Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Valentine's Day Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Valentine's Day Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 words and phrases associated with Valentine's Day and love. Sample words and phrases are: te quiero, mi amor, los dulces, el chocolate, rojo, el corazón, el beso, and abrázame 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 Valentine's Day vocabulary bookmark and reference. The download includes: 1. Puzzle page with bilingual vocabulary list on the side 2. Puzzle page with a Spanish only word list so students can write the translations. 3. Instructions and suggestions page
Winter Olympic Sports in English - 2 Emergent Readers
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Winter Olympic Sports in English - 2 Emergent Readers

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Winter Olympic Sports in English - 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.
Super Bowl 2015 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football
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Super Bowl 2015 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football

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Super Bowl 2015 - 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.
Winter Olympic Games 2 Emergent Readers - ENGLISH
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Winter Olympic Games 2 Emergent Readers - ENGLISH

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Winter Olympic Games 2 Emergent Readers - ENGLISH - 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 Reflexives Paragraph Translations - English/Spanish and Spanish/English
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Spanish Reflexives Paragraph Translations - English/Spanish and Spanish/English

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Spanish Reflexives Paragraph Translations - English/Spanish and Spanish/English - Students practice a variety of verbs as they translate a paragraph about 2 girls getting ready and going to school in the morning. First and third person singular verbs in the preterit are used. Sample verbs are: despertarse, levantarse, bañarse, lavarse, secarse, maquillarse, afeitarse, and irse. First, have students translate from Spanish to English, then have them translate from English to Spanish after they have better understanding and have had sufficient practice with reflexive verbs and associated vocabulary. For flexibility in use, the download includes the following in both Spanish to English and English to Spanish: 1. Paragraph with lines underneath for students to write their translations 2. Paragraph with no lines to project in class 3. Paragraph copied 2 per page for student handouts.
Spanish School Places 2 Booklets - Donde Esta en la Escuela?
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Spanish School Places 2 Booklets - Donde Esta en la Escuela?

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Spanish School Places 2 Booklets - Donde Esta en la Escuela? - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and images of places in school. Donde esta is repeated 8 times so students learn the phrase quickly. 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! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish school places such as the nurse, the office, the gymnasium and the cafeteria. 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 school places. 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 School Supplies / Class Objects Board Game and Vocabulary
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Spanish School Supplies / Class Objects Board Game and Vocabulary

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Spanish School Supplies / Class Objects Board Game and Vocabulary - This is a 32 square board game containing images of 11 different school supplies. 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. Words included are book, crayons, glue, notebook, paper, pen, pencil, scissors, eraser, stapler, and tape. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions
Spanish Seasons Bilingual Poem and Activities
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Spanish Seasons Bilingual Poem and Activities

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Spanish Seasons Bilingual Poem and Activities - This is a short poem to teach the four seasons and highlight the placement of Spanish adjectives with nouns, and gender agreement. There are 2 lines for each season. Included in the download: 1. One Spanish/English page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class. 2. One Spanish/English page with 2 poems per page for student handouts. 3. One page with a close activity of the Spanish version. The English translation is included. 4. One page with an 8 square grid. Each square contains a line of text for students to illustrate. 5. One page with activity ideas.
Spanish Shopping Skit - Cuanto Cuestan and Demonstrative Adjectives
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Spanish Shopping Skit - Cuanto Cuestan and Demonstrative Adjectives

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This 7 line skit features a girl shopping for earrings in a market in Mexico. Structures and words used in the skit are: cuanto cuestan, te gustan/me gustan, demonstrative adjectives estos, aquellas, and esos, adjectives caros and baratos, gracias por, and the verb ser. The skit contains a variety of real life phrases and is short enough to easily memorize. Included in the download: 1. Bilingual skit with English translation, 2 per page for student handouts 2. Spanish only skit, 2 per page for student handouts. This can also be used as a translation activity. 3. Spanish only skit in large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class.
Spanish Rhyming Words 240 Cards - Tarjetas de Rimas en Espanol
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Spanish Rhyming Words 240 Cards - Tarjetas de Rimas en Espanol

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Spanish Rhyming Words 240 Cards - Tarjetas de Rimas en Espanol - 60 pages of with 4 words per page, each with a clip art image illustrating the word. There is one additional page with no words or images so you can make additional cards to add to the set, if you wish. Just copy, laminate if desired and cut! The cards can be used as flashcards, game cards, print 2 sets for playing memory or make a file folder rhyming word game. This set can be used in dual language, bilingual classrooms, and Spanish language classes.
Spanish Tú Informal Commands Sentence Translations with Adverbs
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Spanish Tú Informal Commands Sentence Translations with Adverbs

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Spanish Tú Informal Commands Sentence Translations with Adverbs - Students respond to 18 questions beginning with ¿Puedo...". Their responses must be in the form of tú commands. Finally, students translate their responses to English. Sample: ¿Puedo cenar al restaurante esta noche? Sí, cena al restaurante esta noche. Yes, eat dinner at the restaurant tonight. Sample adverbs of time include today, this afternoon and tonight. The answer key is included.
April 2 Booklets - ENGLISH
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April 2 Booklets - ENGLISH

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April 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 April such as puddles, rain, kites, plants and recycling. 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.
Arctic Animals 2 Emergent Readers
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Arctic Animals 2 Emergent Readers

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Arctic Animals 2 Emergent Readers - Celebrate winter with these Arctic Animal booklets! Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing Arctic animal words. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Sample animals include polar bear, Arctic lynx, snowy owl and puffin. 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.
Animal Alphabet Mini Books in English - 1 Illustrated, 1 Text Only
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Animal Alphabet Mini Books in English - 1 Illustrated, 1 Text Only

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Animal Alphabet Mini Books in English: 1 Illustrated, 1 Text Only - Students first cut, assemble and read the book containing text and illustrations. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching and sharing their creations with their classmates and family members! Each emergent reader booklet contains 28 pages: the title page, 1 page for each letter of the alphabet and a back cover page. The download includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present and review the animal vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Dental Health Month 2 Booklets in ENGLISH
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Dental Health Month 2 Booklets in ENGLISH

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Dental Health Month 2 Booklets in 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 common words associated with Dental Health Month such as teeth, dentist, toothbrush, cavity, dental floss,etc. 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 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.
Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 6 T-Shirts
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Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 6 T-Shirts

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Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 6 T-Shirts - Students design 6 mini t-shirts with slogans, announcements, public service messages, foreign language phrases, etc. Students can use the templates to make t-shirt mini cards for Mother's Day or Father's Day, make flashcards, or illustrate and label a wide variety of topics such as food, holidays, months, planets, plants, etc. Included: 1. Activity page with 6 mini t-shirt templates 2. Suggestions for use page
Family - What's Your Family Like 2 Emergent Readers
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Family - What's Your Family Like 2 Emergent Readers

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Family - What's Your Family Like 2 Emergent Readers -There are 2 booklets included in this set: 1 with text and illustrations and 1 with text only. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations of the different family members such as mom, dad, brother, sister, etc. The repetition of the phrase My + family member + adjective enables students to learn 7 family vocabulary words and 7 adjectives such as pretty, strong, cool, etc. quickly and effortlessly. They then create their own version 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. 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 family nouns and descriptive adjectives. 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.
Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers
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Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers

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Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words for different community helpers. 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 are police officer, doctor, librarian, fire fighter, teacher, bus driver, and letter carrier. 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.
French Autumn 2 Emergent Readers - Que voyons-nous à l'automne?
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French Autumn 2 Emergent Readers - Que voyons-nous à l'automne?

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French Autumn 2 Emergent Readers - Que voyons-nous à l'automne? Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional with autumn images and vocabulary such as corn, squirrels, apples and pumpkins. 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 foods. They then 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 that correspond to the text.