Home
Mission
Blog
Professional Development
Launchpad
Plans
Community
Help
By Teaching with Cafe con Leche
This Spanish Color Bundle contains:
Bingo de colores y números
The pack includes:
30 color bingo cards
32 calling cards
rojo, azul, verde, amarillo, blanco, negro, gris, celeste, morado, rosa/rosado, naranja/anaranjado, café/marrón and numbers from 0 to 20
Mini libro u hojas para colorear
This set includes:
1 cover page if you decide to make the books
11 color pages
8 pages to color by number
Pósters de colores
12 color posters
12 black and white posters
BONUS: Instructions to print posters as flashcards or a memory game too.
Ruedas de emociones
The set includes:
1 color wheel with the colors words
1 black and white wheel with the colors words
1 color wheel with the colors without words
1 black and white wheel with the colors without words
Sopa de letras de colores
1. Trace the words and find them in the word search.
2. Connect the pictures with the words then find them in the word search.
3. Write the words according to the picture and then find them in the word search.
4. Write the colors and complete the crossword puzzle.
Each page has a different arrangement of the vocabulary in the word search and a corresponding answer key.
PLEASE REMEMBER to leave feedback, it is much appreciated! TeachShare rewards each feedback with credit points that can be used to purchase other TeachShare products! If you ever have an issue, please send us an email at cafeconleche123@yahoo.com and give us a chance to fix it before leaving a review! We love to have happy customers :)
Don't forget to FOLLOW US if you want to be the first to know about freebies, sales and new products!
Gracias,
Café con Leche ☕️
US & American History Constitutional Amendments Activities & Writing Worksheets
By The Magical Avocado
The Amendments to the US Constitution are an integral part of American History and Civics courses. This bundle includes multiple ways for students to engage with and critically think about the Amendments to the US Constitution.
Specifically, this bundle includes:
And the 90 Second Social Studies Amendments Bundle
*all resources are in full color and have an additional printer friendly version
This bundle can be used for:
Managing Testing Anxiety SEL Bundle
By Erin Cusumano
This bundle combines general information of managing stress and how coping skills work to improve mental health with a lesson specific to testing anxiety.
Stress management explores identifying stress as a process that takes place in the brain and body, identifying when stress can be helpful (eustress), when stress becomes overwhelming (distress), and emphasizes the use of coping skills to mitigate the negative effects of stress.
Coping skills explore multiple options for positive copings skills and encourages students to identify one that works for them. The lesson looks at positive vs. negative coping skills, problem-focused vs. emotion-focused coping skills, and how coping skills work to affect thoughts, feelings and actions.
Managing Testing Anxiety aims to give students the tools to feel prepared to manage the stress that may arise when preparing for or taking a test- working self-awareness and self-management.
Together these lessons create a comprehensive week of preparing students to effective manage stress and anxiety relating to tests and academics generally.
This bundle includes 3 presentations, 2 worksheets, a project, and a guide for each lesson.
World Cultures The History of Australia Passage & Activities- NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the history of Australia!
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.
8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review - History Headlines
By TxMAP Teacher
This product includes 50 events related to the 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Test. There are 50 placards with a Headline, Date, and Description in newspaper format. Students will determine which event is being described. This activity can be a traditional gallery walk with placards spread around the room or can be done on the computer with programs such as Nearpod and Google Classroom. An answer key is included.
This product pairs great with the 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Quick Facts Study Sheet.
8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Quick Facts Study Sheet
Paperless Picture of The Day Morning Meeting Work Digital Resources
By Professional Development and Teacher Prep
Do your students need highly engaging morning meeting digital resources or a picture of the day to start off their morning? Morning Meeting Picture Slides are important to utilize to develop strong relationships with students and peer-to-peer relationships. The picture of the day allows for deeper conversations and the building of a strong classroom community, which in turn raises academic achievement skills. The digital resource has many diverse pictures where everyone can feel represented.
How I Use Picture of The Day
We use a picture of the day every morning during our morning meeting routine. The morning meeting slides are projected on our screen for all students to see. Students are asked to infer, visualize, synthesize, and create connections with the picture. Looking closely at a picture is an important reading skill for students to develop to create inferences about what they are reading.
Additionally, The picture of the day can be used for writing prompts or centers. Students can look at the picture and write a story based on the picture.
This is also an excellent resource to use with your remote learners. You could assign one or more morning meeting slides to their learning management system for morning meetings and writing or reading activities.
“Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically.” -Responsive Classroom
“Morning meetings are an excellent way to help students transition from home to school and help them get ready to learn. In addition, these meetings can help you connect with your students, help students build relationships with each other, and promote an overall sense of community in the classroom.” -Centervention
The topics and what is included:
Resources you may also love.
Blog Posts You Might Enjoy
Lets Connect
Instagram- heatherschrage
TikTok- doctor.teach
Twitter- heatherschrage
Please e-mail me with any questions or concerns @ heather.schrage@gmail.com
Christmas Holiday Writing Paper lined Unlined Different Spacing Pictures No Pictures and Blank
By Christyrie's Teachery
Writing is more fun when it is on themed Christmas Writing Paper!
This Holiday here is a No Prep set for you which includes** 249 Pages** of** Lined and Unlined Christmas/Holiday Writing Pages** geared towards **grades Preschool **thru Upper Elementary.
This is a big collection of printable Lined/ Unlined/Blank paper/pages for Home or Classroom; with 4 Different Line Spacing Styles, 9 writing templates,** Cute Christmas Graphics**, Christmas and Non-Christmas borders as well as Picture and Non-Picture Options included you can't chose wrong.
Suited for all ages and geared towards **Pre-k **thru **Upper Elementary students, **they will enjoy writing their Letters to Santa, receiving a letter from the Classroom Elf or Telling about their Holiday Plans on these Festive decorative stationery writing papers/pages. By using these writing papers students will Boost their Confidence in their Writing Abilities, Enhance their Fine Motor Skills, Improve Letter Alignment/Spacing/Formation all by having FUN!
You can use these writing papers for endless possibilities:
About this Resource:
----ALL IN COLOR----
4 Different Line Spacing Styles:
Picture and Non-Picture Option:
4 Different Border Options:
Are you ready to Purchase now?
Add to your cart and buy this Festive Resource Today!
Please check back for Future Writing Paper Sets.
THANKS FOR VISITING MY STORE!
I'm constantly working and posting new resources. CLICK HERE to follow my store and stay up to date on my latest work and FREEBIES. I hope you LOVE this product just as much as I loved making it.
I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
After your purchase, please leave feedback/review and let me know how you used this resource with your students and how they liked it. Leaving feedback will also help you earn credits toward **FREE **resources for yourself.
You may also follow me on Social Media at: FACEBOOK, Pinterest and Instagram.
Copyright ©Christyrie'sTeachery. All rights reserved by the author.
This teaching resource is not for commercial use and is intended for classroom use only.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
7th Grade Ratios and Proportions Game Show Review Game
By The M-Intercept
Students will love this Jeopardy-like game to review all Common Core Ratios and Proportional Relationship standards. Questions focus on rates and unit rates, identifying and representing proportional relationships, solving problems with proportions, finding and using percent, percent change (increase, decrease, error), and key vocabulary words. Points range from 100 - 500, which reflect the increase in difficulty throughout each category.
**FULLY EDITABLE** While the game is complete, it is also editable in PowerPoint, making it easy to add questions or change the level of difficulty based on your students' needs.
Rates and Unit Rates: students are asked to find unit rates/the constant of proportionality given graphs, tables, and real-lilfe situations
Identify and Represent Proportional Relationships: in this category students use graphs, tables and real-life situations to determine whether or not something is proportional
Solve Problems with Proportions: these questions focus on using what students know about rates, unit rates, the constant of proportionality, and proportional relationships to answer real-world situations
Find and Use Percent: here students find percent scores on tests, use sales tax and discounts to calculate final prices and answer real-life problems
Percent Change: this section asks students to find percent change (increase and decrease), percent error, and use these percent to find new values
Vocabulary: this sections asks about proportionality, complex fractions, and key components to expressing ratios as graphs and equations
Interested in other 7th grade math game-show review games?
7th Grade Number Systems (Integers and Rational Numbers) Review Game
Looking for other 7th grade math resources?
Check out my full year of 7th grade guided math notes.
Halloween Memory Game - Interactive Classroom Icebreaker PDF - FREE online links
By Oops Math is Fun
Spook up your classroom with the Halloween Memory Game – a perfect icebreaker that sharpens memory and focus while fostering fun and interaction. Featuring spooky Halloween-themed images or words that students must recall and write down. Also included is an easy-to-use answer sheet for students to record their responses.
Ideal for grades 3-12, this interactive Halloween activity encourages participation and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a festive and supportive environment. The game is easy to set up—simply display the slides in full-screen mode and follow the included teacher guide for seamless execution.
Key Features:
Why Teachers Love It:
Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, this resource is a must-have for adding some Halloween excitement to your classroom. Download the Halloween Memory Game today and create a festive learning environment where fun and education go hand in hand!
Copyright © OOPS! Math is Fun [2024]. All rights reserved.
This digital product is the sole creation of OOPS! Math is Fun and is intended for personal use by a single individual only. Redistribution, posting online, resale, or sharing of this product, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from OOPS! Math is Fun. Any unauthorized use or distribution may result in legal action.
SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"My students loved the Halloween theme! It was a great mix of challenge and fun, and the setup was a breeze."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Great activity for Halloween! Easy setup and the kids had a blast!"
The Monsters are Due | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board, Film
By TooBookedUp
Take this week-long ELA unit centered around Rod Serling's classic teleplay, "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" and let the students do the heavy lifting! This resource is tailored specifically for middle school educators looking to inspire and engage students in grades 6-8, but is easily adaptable for other levels.
What’s Included:
Perfect For:
Educational Objectives:
Designed with both the teacher and student in mind, this comprehensive unit not only aligns with educational standards but also taps into the students' abilities to analyze, debate, and create. Equip your classroom with this essential resource and watch as your students become more thoughtful, informed, and engaged members of society.
Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)
By Nardine Mettry
Kickstart the school year with this engaging and informative bundle designed to foster learning, collaboration, and community in your classroom. Packed with fun activities, this resource covers math, science, and icebreaker activity while providing valuable insights into your students' strengths and learning styles.
What's Included:
Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.
If you like this product, follow my store -Mettry Teaches- for more.
Hispanic Heritage Art Lesson | Day of the Dead Art | Calavera Sugar Skull
By Down in the Art Room
Are you ready for a highly engaging Hispanic Heritage or Day of the Dead project with your upper elementary (and middle school) students? This is the project. Students love this hands-on project! This lesson has it all - high student engagement, multicultural, cross-curricular, and it produces fantastic student artwork for display.
This holiday has become more popular in the United States. Teach your students about this important day in Hispanic culture while giving students a chance to create a unique calavera. This resource includes a fact sheet about Day of the Dead to help explain it to students (& parents or administrators!) who may not fully understand the significance of the Day of the Dead in Hispanic culture. Students grades 3 and up of all skills levels can successfully complete this project.
This resource includes:
You may also like:
Hispanic Heritage Art Project Sombreros
Bilingual Labels & Resources for Art Room & Dual Language Classroom
Hispanic Heritage Art Lesson Frida & Diego Calavera Collage
Hispanic Heritage Art Vibrant Cactus
Bilingual Watercolor Class Rules
I specialize in cross-curricular lessons and resources. More lessons and resources may be found at my TeachShare store.
https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Down-In-The-Art-Room
To be notified of new products and resources in my store, click the green Follow button above.
Thank you!
Deborah
Down in the Art Room
Shakespearean Insults | Introduction to Shakespeare Activities and Game Bundle
By Jennifer Arnold
Let's face it, Shakespeare can be a bit ...boring.
But not with this Shakespearean Insults activity pack and game bundle!
Get your students laughing while they learn Shakespeare vocabulary and interact with Shakespeare's plays in a whole new way.
Perfect for students in grades 6-12!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Shakespearean Insult verbal duel dramatic play game.
Roast (Insult) building game
Matching Quiz
Shakespeare trivia
3 Glossaries
What would Shakespeare Say activity
Music activity
Art activity- create a comic
Battle of wits game- verbal smackdown
Synopsis and insults from 12 plays: King Lear
Romeo and Juliet
The Taming of the Shrew
Hamlet
Macbeth
The Taming of the Shrew
Midsummer Nights Dream
Julius Caesar
The Tempest
Othello
Merchant of Venice
Twelfth Night
Much Ado About Nothing
This pack is a game-changer for anyone who wants to make Shakespeare come alive in their classroom.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.
Please use a computer to download and not your phone.
This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Thank you! :)
-Jennifer
Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign
Howdy Western Valentine's Day Coloring Pack Cowboy Boots, Hats, and Hearts
By Kristen Teaches Fourth
Saddle up for a Valentine's Day celebration with our Howdy Valentine's Day Coloring Pack! This delightful pack features 8 pages of charming designs centered around classic cowboy elements such as boots, hats, and hearts, perfect for spreading love and cheer in the Wild West style.
Inside, you'll find intricately detailed illustrations of cowboy boots adorned with hearts, hats with romantic embellishments, and heart-shaped lassos to capture your creativity. Each page is designed with care to provide hours of relaxing and enjoyable coloring experience for both kids and adults alike.
Whether you're a seasoned cowpoke or a greenhorn in the coloring world, our
Howdy Valentine's Day Coloring Pack offers something for everyone. Let your imagination roam free as you bring these Western-themed designs to life with your favorite colors and shades.
So round up your crayons, grab your spurs, and get ready to create some heartwarming masterpieces with our Howdy Valentine's Day Coloring Pack. It's sure to be a rootin' tootin' good time for all!
Includes a PDF pack of 8 pages. Some include sayings such as Happy Valentine's Day and Howdy Valentine. There are also options without words.
Character Education Social Emotional Learning SEL Listening
By A Plus Education
Improve your students' communication skills with this engaging character education resource focused on genuine communication. Designed to help students who struggle to effectively express themselves, this comprehensive guide covers essential aspects such as active listening, proper responses, recognizing negative listening patterns, developing empathy, and giving and receiving constructive feedback. Empower your students to become confident and empathetic communicators with this invaluable educational tool.
Activities include:
The file is in PDF format.
It would be best if you had these programs to open up the files:
Back to School: Word Scramble for 5th grade, 6th grade and Above
By Thachakorn Kokong
Delve into over 60 diverse themes, from emotions to furniture and musical instruments, offering a stimulating array of over 700 words to unravel. Whether you're a casual puzzler or a seasoned word aficionado, this 8.2x11 inches book promises hours of entertainment and mental exercise. Discover the satisfaction of unscrambling each word and reveal the answers conveniently located at the end. Embrace the joy of wordplay and embark on a delightful journey of linguistic exploration today!
Here are some benefits of engaging in word scramble activities:
Fall Coordinate Grid Mystery Bundle- Thanksgiving Graphing-1st & Four Quadrants
By Modified Treasures
Get ready for Thanksgiving with this Thanksgiving Coordinate Grid Graphing Picture Bundle! This set of four engaging graphing activities will help your students practice their coordinate plane skills while enjoying a variety of fun, seasonal pictures. Each activity comes with two versions: one using only the 1st quadrant (positive coordinates) and one using all four quadrants, making it easy to differentiate for different skill levels. With no decimals, these activities are straightforward and accessible for all students.
What's Included:
Two Differentiated Versions for Each Picture:
No Decimals: Coordinates are simple whole numbers, making it easy for students to graph accurately.
Answer Keys: Complete answer keys for each activity to save you time and make grading easy.
Why You'll Love It:
Whether you're looking to spice up your math lessons for the fall, need a fun activity for Thanksgiving, or want to add engaging, cross-curricular content to your classroom, this Thanksgiving Coordinate Grid Graphing Picture Bundle has you covered!
French DECOR BUNDLE-Back to School Bulletin Board POSTERS-La rentrée scolaire
By La trousse de Madame
My most popular classroom decor posters are all bundled into one great resource! These vibrant, engaging, and helpful posters and bulletin board sets are a great addition to the Elementary classroom. French teachers love these posters and my students use them daily to help them with language patterns, spelling, speaking with peers, and many other helpful ways. Grab this bundle now and as it grows, you'll get all the updates!
Do you struggle to find colourful, engaging, and unique classroom decor elements to add to your French classroom? I created these Classroom Decor Posters with you in mind. Engaging, child-centered, and colorful posters to foster the love of learning and to instill a sense of positivity in your students as they stretch their thinking. A growth mindset means that students learn to recognize that challenge, mistakes, and even frustration can all lead to leaps in learning!
Les affiches sont l'essentiel dans la salle de classe cette année. Les élèves adorent encourager les autres et donner la motivation à leur copains. Les affiches dans cette collection sont bons pour les étudiants de Maternelle à la 3e année.
Growth Mindset Posters:
Mon cerveau est un muscle que j’entraine
Toutes mes idées m’aident à apprendre
J’accepte les défis et les difficultés
Je peux toujours m’améliorer!
J’essaye de nouvelles stratégies!
Je suis capable de faire des choses difficiles!
Mon cerveau grandit quand je me pousse!
J’aperçois les changements dans mes pensées
Je crois en moi!
Je célèbre les nouveaux défis!
Les erreurs m’aident à grandir!
Je ne comprends pas encore
Attention Grabbers:
Une banane bleu, les yeux, les yeux, les yeux!
Vert, jaune, rouge...on ne bouge!
Visual Schedule Cards (36 daily activities for your board)
French Conversation Starters, Est-ce que...? questions
EX. Est-ce que je peux:
-aller aux toilettes
-boire de l'eau
-chercher une gomme
-mettre de l'eau dans ma bouteille
-etc.
Est-ce que tu peux:
-m'aider
-attacher mon manteau
- etc
La lecture posters:
French posters to inspire students to read and open the marvellous world of lifelong learning
Appropriate audience:
I use these posters in my French Immersion classroom with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students. I feel confident that they could be used for any grade from K-6
I would love to know how you are using this product in your classroom. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have anything to say about this resource. I love helping teachers as much as I can. A product review also is a great way of letting me know, and leaving a review earns you extra credit for more amazing TeachShare products!
What grade level:
I personally use these texts with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students in French Immersion. I feel confident that students from Kindergarten to Grade Three will find these most useful and teachers can come back to the texts with any students who may be experiencing challenges in their French reading skills. Core French teachers will be sure to add the resource to their repertoire for Grades 4 to 6 as they learn to read and write at the Junior level.
Qui peut se servir de cette ressource?
J’utilise cette affiches dans ma classe d’immersion française avec des élèves de 1e et 2e. Je suis convaincu qu’ils pourraient être utilisés pour n’importe quel niveau de la maternelle à la 6è année. J’aimerais savoir comment vous utilisez ce produit dans votre classe. N’hésitez pas à me contacter directement si vous avez quelque chose à dire sur cette ressource. J’aime aider les enseignants autant que je peux.
Une revue de produit est également un excellent moyen de me le faire savoir, et laisser un avis vous vaut un crédit supplémentaire pour des produits TeachShare fabuleux!
♥ Feel free to follow me for more items in my store! Click the green star beside my store name
If you love this resource:
***1. French SOR Sound Cards
***2. French Decodable Reading
***3. Roles et Responsabilites
***4. French Number Line
***5. French Attention Grabbers
***6. French Speaking Passport
***7. French Pyramid Reading
If you prefer things all bundled together:
***1 . French Decodable BUNDLE BEST DEAL
***2 . Phrases Decodables BUNDLE SUPER DEAL
Some of the Benefits of this resource:
Check out French Science of Reading Assessment Tool
Like my Facebook and Instagram account.
Follow me on TeachShare
Merci!
Ingrid
You have downloaded a license for you to use this resource in your own classroom(s) with your own students. Duplication of any kind: copying, adding to your own resource, or digitally changing and reproducing is strictly prohibited.
If you wish to download more licenses to share this resource with colleagues, please do so at the link for additional licenses.
Geography: Central and South America Scavenger Hunt Intro Activity (Easel)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed.
Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save Here
Students will find this scavenger hunt on Central and South America both fun and motivating, It will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Central and South America. This is the perfect introductory activity to begin your unit.
For this activity, provide each student with a student activity sheet. Students will collaborate and work in groups of two to four, depending on your class and ability and experience in working in cooperative groups.
✧ INCLUDES AN EASEL ACTIVITY
INCLUDES:
☑ Check out the preview to see what is included.
Visit our store Geography & Math Made Easy to view other related resources:
OTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY LIKE:
✧ Other Fun Scavenger Hunts
✧ Central & South America Resources
✧ Best Sellers
.........................................................................................................................................................
Disclaimer:
One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.
.........................................................................................................................................................
CUSTOMER TIPS
When do I post new products? Throw sales? Be the first to know:
Leave A Review and Earn TeachShare Credit to Use on Future Purchases:
........................................................................................................................................................
CREATE A CUSTOM BUNDLE & SAVE UP TO 20%
Do you need 25 dollars or more of lessons and want to save up to 20%? Just let me know and a customized bundle can be created for you. Learn more about how to Create Your Custom Bundle.
.........................................................................................................................................................
© Geography & Math Made Easy Resources. Created by Martha Boykin ^ Will Boykin. All rights reserved. Purchase of this product grants the purchaser the right to reproduce pages for classroom use only. If you are not the original purchaser, please download the item from my store before making copies. Copying, editing, selling, redistributing, or posting any part of this product on the internet is strictly forbidden. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
.........................................................................................................................................................
Related Topics:
scavenger, scavenger hunt, scavenger hunt template, scavenger hunt outside, christmas scavenger hunt, south america, central america, south america, south america geography, South america map, central America, central America geography, central America map, geography, central america scavenger hunt, south america scavenger hunt,
Famous Francophone People BUNDLE: Video Project & 2 Word Search Activities!
By Churros and Croissants
Bundle the Famous Francophone Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition with the Famous French Historical Figures and French Artist Wordsearch Activities and save 20%
Explore francophone culture with this comprehensive educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This set combines a dynamic video project and an interactive wordsearch activity, perfect for bringing famous Francophone figures to life in your classroom!
Famous Francophone Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition: Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students create captivating videos showcasing influential Francophones. Ideal for enhancing research skills and multimedia presentations, this project encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse francophone contributions. This can be completed in English or French.
Famous French Historical Figures & French Artist Wordsearch : Reinforce historical knowledge with these engaging wordsearch puzzles. Each offers 15 different francophones to search for along with an optional research sheet to discover a fun fact about each. This activity is a great way for students to test their learning and connect with the rich heritage of francophone culture. Perfect for early finishers!
Perfect for French levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. This bundle supports diverse learning styles and adds an exciting dimension to your curriculum. Equip your students with the tools to explore and celebrate global francophone figures while honing their language skills.