Category Archives: Games

Online timer as CI

Posted on November 7, 2018 by SpanishPlans

I was recently doing a write/pass/draw activity where I wanted to use a timer to give the class a limit. I usually just use google timer or the regular classroom timer where it counts down on a clock. Previously, I … Continue reading →

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Trivia

Posted on December 29, 2014 by SpanishPlans

As other teachers have pointed out, Trivia Crack is the latest craze in app-games. The best part is you can play this game in Spanish. Have students “challenge” each other or create a class tournament. Sure, some of the questions … Continue reading →

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Making a Fortune Teller

Posted on November 4, 2014 by spanishplans

Most of us remember these from our childhood. But how many of us remember what they are called. I asked my facebook followers what names they used for this in English or Spanish. Here’s what we got:

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Using Magnets to teach Location

Posted on August 9, 2011 by spanishplans

This activity feels like a game because students are engaged and they get to play with magnets. Little do they know, they are also following instructions in Spanish, and responding to verbal or written cues to accomplish a task. Using … Continue reading →

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Using Whiteboards in FL class

Posted on June 16, 2011 by spanishplans

My students love using individual mini-whiteboards. If you don’t have a class set: get one now! There are several budget-easy options. The first one, is to go to a hardware store such as Menards, Home Depot, etc. Look for a … Continue reading →

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Adivina Quien Guess Who Spanish game

Posted on January 30, 2011 by spanishplans

I know many teachers would love to play the game Guess Who in Spanish to practice descriptions in their early level classes. Teacher’s Catalogue’s offer the game Guess Who or the Spanish vesion Adivina Quién for $25-35 dollars. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Ser and Adjectives flashcard game

Posted on January 11, 2011 by spanishplans

Want a more engaging way to teach adjective agreement. This flashcard game makes it fun and easy, especially for those visual students. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ser-Adjectives-Flashcards Students will match the correct subject pronoun, the correct form of the verb ser, and the correct … Continue reading →

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Spanish 1 Book

Posted on December 12, 2010 by spanishplans

Welcome to the Level 1 Spanish Teacher Guide. Inside you will find ready to use ideas to help you get started on being the best Spanish teacher. Whether this is your very first teaching position or you have taught before, … Continue reading →

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Food Vocab Bingo

Posted on December 7, 2010 by spanishplans

Continuing with our last blog in regards to food, today we present you a fun game that is great to practice vocabulary and increase vocabulary. Instead of just playing Bingo and calling out the word in English and having them … Continue reading →

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Spanish 1 Book of Resources, Worksheets and more

Posted on November 21, 2010 by spanishplans

This book is a must have for any Spanish teacher. If you have a friend or family member who is a Spanish teacher or studying to be one, this would be an awesome gift for the holidays! Inside you will … Continue reading →

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