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I am so thankful for your support! Thank you for stopping by to read my blog!Here is freebie that I know many of your students will enjoy. "Ponle el sombrero al pavo"Download it HERE!Enjoy!CarolinaFind here all the resources you need to celebrate Thanksgiving in...
Roll A Thanksgiving Dinner in Spanish {Product}
Buy here!This is a fun activity that I used to introduced and late reinforce vocabulary about Thanksgiving. This set includes:Flashcards Roll A Thanksgiving Dinner GameWorksheet and simple art activity for students to decorate their own table and label...
Snacks That Teach Spanish {Review and Giveaway}
Have you ever thought of a snack that brings some excitement to your Spanish class? I just found a great one! Dick and Jane Educational Snacks are the perfect snack to share with your students. They are not only educational, but made of wholesome ingredients and are...
10 Cultural Games to Play in Spanish Class
I am always looking for ways to bring some culture to my Spanish class. One way to do it is through the use of traditional games. Below I am sharing links of some games that can be easily used in foreign language Spanish classes. Just click on the links to learn more...
Halloween Set: Guessing Book, Flashcards and Coloring Pages! {Giveaway}
Halloween will be here soon! This activity set is simple and will bring a lot of fun to your Spanish class. Enter below to participate to win this set!Click HERE to learn more about this set!Giveaway ends tonight!The names of the five lucky winners will be...
Halloween Finger Puppets {Freebie}
Looking for a simple activity to celebrate Halloween in class? Look no further! Here is a freebie for you. This is also perfect for language teachers to introduce or review feelings.Click HERE to download the freebie!Happy Halloween!Carolina
Las Molas {Cultural Exploration}
Every year I do this project with my second grade classes, and they are amazed at how beautiful and well crafted Molas are. I like to pretend that we are taking a trip together to the border of Panamá and Colombia to visit the Kuna-Yalapeople so we can learn firsthand...
My Classroom: Make Over – Home Edition
I used to be a traveling teacher, visiting classrooms all over the school, carrying heavy bags with everything I needed for class. After a few years of traveling, my school decided that I needed a room to settle and put a stop my itinerant ways 🙂 I was so excited,...
Quetzal Art and Craft
Quetzals are found in the highlands of Guatemala and Mexico. For this activity, find a map where you can locate Guatemala and Mexico. You can also use Google Earth and find locations where this beautiful bird lives. What a great opportunity to review colors and...
Loose Calm and Sing in Spanish {Big Sale}
I can't believe summer is almost over! So many teachers have already started school. I still have a few weeks left to get my classroom and lessons ready and some time to host a big sale here at my blog!Since I am a school teacher myself, I know how limited our budgets...
Lesson Plan Book, Grade Book, Substitute Teacher Binder {Customizable}
I have a hard time using lesson plan books with too many pages to fill in. I decided to keep it simple and have just the information I need for the school year. I think keeping it simple is a good new school year's resolution anyway, right? Here is how my binders...
An Idea For The First Day of School
I like approaching the first days of school in a very low key manner. We are all getting ready and adjusting to the new routine, and as some suggest, it may take up to 6 weeks for children to finally feel ready for your class. This is especially true as I am an...
Sonrisas: A Spanish Curriculum that Integrates Music, Art, Games, and Culture
Sonrisas is a Spanish-language curriculum designed for early and elementary classrooms. It takes a holistic approach, integrating music, art, games and culture. Teaching about culture can sometimes be complicated, especially if you are talking about "the Hispanic...
Whistlefritz: All The Lessons You Need for Your Elementary Spanish Class!
Whistlefritz is an award winning series of music CD's and DVD's designed for teaching Spanish to young learners. In this set, created especially for Pre-K and Elementary Spanish classes, you can find just about every kind of lesson you can imagine! The collection...
A Fashion Show in Spanish Class
I teach in a FLES program, so I don't really have much time for big projects in my class. I see my students twice per week for 30 minutes each time. This is a fast and fun project to end your clothing unit. My students love putting the paper puppets...
