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About spanishplans

Spanish Teacher in Chicago. Have studied or traveled to Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, and Uruguay. Have taught level 1 at middle and high school levels. Degree in Spanish and Master's in Teaching and Leadership. Blogger www.SpanishPlans.org

Ser and Adjectives Activity

Posted on October 15, 2013 by spanishplans

Featured Product Ser With Adjectives Flashcards Get your students practicing descriptions with this manipulative activity where students put together the correct flashcards to make the phrase. Copy the flashcards on three different colors of paper, 1 each for Subject Pronouns, … Continue reading →

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Infografias de futbol

Posted on October 6, 2013 by spanishplans

Continuing with our futbol theme of 2013-2014, here are some infographics from the Mexican revista “Fútbol Total” edición agosto 2013. Radamel Falaco, who has played club fútbol for Atlético Madrid in Spain’s La Liga, is a major component of getting … Continue reading →

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Creating Youtube Listening Comprehension Videos

Posted on October 5, 2013 by spanishplans

Just discovered a cool new site thanks to @placido on twitter. It’s called Blubbr and you can take youtube videos and turn them into trivia “games” by adding questions. Makes videos into great listening activities. And it couldn’t be easier! … Continue reading →

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Resources for ANIMALES unit

Posted on September 24, 2013 by spanishplans

Teaching a unit about Los Animales? Here’s some resources for your Spanish classroom for this Animal unit: Música/Videos Video de “Chocolate” de Jesse y Joy. Students can check off the animals they see in the video from their vocabulary list. … Continue reading →

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Futbol

Posted on September 16, 2013 by spanishplans

I’ll admit, I’m a huge soccer fan. And I’ve been lucky to attend World Cup qualifying games in Costa Rica to see the passion firsthand. Being the number one sport in Latin America (and the world) gave me even more … Continue reading →

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Authentic Resources of High Interest Topics

Posted on August 18, 2013 by spanishplans

One of our goals this year will be to engage students via their own personal interests. At the beginning of the year we will give students a survey to gauge their interests in a variety of topics including sports, tv, … Continue reading →

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America is a Continent

Posted on August 16, 2013 by spanishplans

I decided to spread my influence outside my classroom this year and take on a bit of the hallway. I created the following display, featuring “Todos Somos América,” with an outline of North and South America and pictures of various … Continue reading →

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Starting the school year

Posted on August 14, 2013 by spanishplans

Welcome back, teachers! The 2013-2014 school year is upon us. Many teachers have already headed back to work, some are getting their classrooms ready, and some still have precious few days left. To help with the transition we’re posting some … Continue reading →

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Jesse y Joy Cubeecrafts

Posted on July 19, 2013 by spanishplans

Jesse & Joy fans can now create their very own Jesse y Joy dolls. These paper figures are ready to make with just paper and scissors. The finished product will stand at approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm).  Makes a perfect … Continue reading →

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Land of the Free and Home of the Ignorant

Posted on July 17, 2013 by spanishplans

In the United States, a Spanish teacher’s job is not limited to teaching language. We must also educate our youth on how to be civilized citizens of the world. Unfortunately racism still exists and intolerance of “different” cultures is overwhelming. … Continue reading →

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