Less than $5 Middle School Holidays/Seasonal Independent Work Packet (by date, oldest first)

Ce pack d'activités olympiques convient aux Jeux olympiques d'été et d'hiver et n'est pas spécifique à une date, il peut donc être utilisé année après année. Il a un contenu et un style qui n'est pas bébé et serait convenable aux 6e, 7e ou 8e années.

Il y a des diapositives sur l'histoire des Jeux olympiques pour intéresser vos élèves. Le reste du document est des activités imprimables à faire avec vos élèves :

• Compréhension écrite de 2 pages
• 2 pages de questions de lecture
• Activité sur la soumission de candidature pour être un hôte olympique
• Langage persuasif pour être un hôte olympique
• Activité de mode olympique
• Pires uniformes olympiques
• Activité sur les endossements et les sponsors
• Interview de journaliste avec un athlète préféré
• Projet de recherche (incluant fiche biographique, critères de réussite, rubriques et auto-évaluations)
• Une activité Google Doodle.

Comme tous mes produits, j'ajoute toujours des activités au fur et à mesure que j'en créé. 

Merci pour votre intérêt continu. Je vous apprécie!

Kaitlyn.

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Unveil the Maya Mysteries: Gods, Games & Rituals - A Captivating Reading Adventure

Dive into the heart of Mayan civilization! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet explores their fascinating religious beliefs and rituals, from majestic ball games to intricate offerings. Uncover captivating myths, decode a primary source, and answer thought-provoking questions, revealing the Maya's unique connection to the divine.

What's Inside:

• Immersive reading passage: Transports students to an ancient world of gods, myths, and rituals, exploring their profound impact on daily life.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Primary source analysis: Decipher an excerpt from the Popol Vuh, strengthening historical understanding and source evaluation skills.
• Unveiling connections: Explore the symbolic meanings behind ball games, offerings, and sacrifices, gaining insights into their complex belief system.
• Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the diverse Maya deities and their roles in the universe.
• Explore the creation myth in the Popol Vuh and its significance.
• Analyze the symbolic meaning and cultural importance of the ball game Pok-a-Tok.
• Examine the Maya practice of blood offerings and sacrifices within their historical context.
• Appreciate the enduring legacy of Maya religious beliefs and their relevance today.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, and analytical thinking skills.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.4.1, RI.5.1, RI.6.1: Read closely and determine what the text says explicitly and implicitly.
• RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.4.3, RI.5.3, RI.6.3: Analyze how and why authors use evidence to support their claims.
• RI.4.7, RI.5.7, RI.6.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information.
• WHST.4.2, WHST.5.2, WHST.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information.

Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Halloween with your students? The Halloween Mystery: The Case of the Cursed Candy is the perfect activity for the spooky season! This hands-on, interactive mystery is designed to keep students excited and thinking critically as they solve puzzles and uncover the culprit behind the cursed candy that is turning children into Halloween monsters. Students are introduced to the mystery with a fun backstory and a suspect list of 10 spooky characters like vampires, witches, and trolls. Using five different types of codes and ciphers, students solve math puzzles to eliminate suspects one by one.

Puzzle Types: The activity includes four different types of Halloween-themed puzzles and ciphers that students will need to solve to gather clues. Each puzzle reveals new information, helping students cross off suspects from their list. The puzzles are designed to engage students while promoting problem-solving skills. Examples of puzzles include:

• Codebreaking: Deciphering Halloween-themed codes.
• Word puzzles: Using letters and numbers to unlock clues.

How It Works: This activity is designed to be versatile and adaptable to various classroom settings. It can be completed independently, used as a fast finisher activity, or done as a group project where students collaborate to solve the mystery together. It can also serve as a fun way to celebrate Halloween in the days leading up to the holiday.

Why Teachers Will Love It:

• Engaging and Thematic: The Halloween theme adds excitement, while the structured puzzles ensure students are learning while having fun.
• Critical Thinking: Students will develop problem-solving skills as they decode ciphers, solve puzzles, and analyze clues.
• Flexible: The activity can be adjusted for different group sizes and skill levels, making it perfect for various classroom environments.

Perfect for Halloween: Whether you're looking for an educational yet festive way to celebrate Halloween or simply want a fun activity to break up the routine, The Case of the Cursed Candy is a fantastic choice. With its rich backstory, colorful characters, and challenging puzzles, your students will be thrilled to take on the role of detective and solve the Halloween mystery. Best of all, they'll be learning important skills along the way, all while keeping the Halloween spirit alive! Get your class ready for a spooky adventure, and help get the children get turned back into humans before the clock strikes midnight and they are stuck as Halloween monsters forever!

Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Halloween with your students? The Halloween Mystery: The Case of the Missing Candy Cauldron is the perfect activity for the spooky season! This hands-on, interactive mystery is designed to keep students excited and thinking critically as they solve puzzles and uncover the culprit behind the stolen candy cauldron at the annual Monster Halloween Bash.

Background Story: Every year, the monsters—Frankenstein, Dracula, werewolves, ghosts, zombies, and witches—gather for the Annual Halloween Monster Bash, a highly anticipated event where they enjoy spooky fun, games, and candy. This year, however, something went terribly wrong. As the monsters were dancing and enjoying the festivities, the cauldron filled with candy mysteriously disappeared! The cauldron is the heart of the Monster Bash, and without it, the party can't go on. Someone had stolen the candy, and it was up to the students to find out which monster was responsible before Halloween was ruined!

Suspect List: Students will be introduced to six classic Halloween monsters who attended the party, and any one of them could be the candy thief. The suspects include:

1. Limping Larry (the zombie)
2. Wags Wolfington (the werewolf)
3. Broomhilda (the witch)
4. Frank E. Stein (Frankenstein’s monster)
5. Baron Von Bat (the vampire)
6. Spook E. Doo (the ghost)

Each monster has a unique personality, motive, and evidence that students will use to narrow down the suspects as they solve puzzles. Could it have been Frank E. Stein, who wanted to share the candy with his monster friends? Or maybe Baron Von Bat, who just wanted to show off by stealing the cauldron?
Puzzle Types:The activity includes four different types of Halloween-themed puzzles and ciphers that students will need to solve to gather clues. Each puzzle reveals new information, helping students cross off suspects from their list. The puzzles are designed to engage students while promoting problem-solving skills. Examples of puzzles include:

• Codebreaking: Deciphering Halloween-themed codes.
• Word puzzles: Using letters and numbers to unlock clues.

How It Works: This activity is designed to be versatile and adaptable to various classroom settings. It can be completed independently, used as a fast finisher activity, or done as a group project where students collaborate to solve the mystery together. It can also serve as a fun way to celebrate Halloween in the days leading up to the holiday.

Why Teachers Will Love It:

• Engaging and Thematic: The Halloween theme adds excitement, while the structured puzzles ensure students are learning while having fun.
• Critical Thinking: Students will develop problem-solving skills as they decode ciphers, solve puzzles, and analyze clues.
• Flexible: The activity can be adjusted for different group sizes and skill levels, making it perfect for various classroom environments.

Perfect for Halloween: Whether you're looking for an educational yet festive way to celebrate Halloween or simply want a fun activity to break up the routine, The Case of the Missing Candy Cauldron is a fantastic choice. With its rich backstory, colorful characters, and challenging puzzles, your students will be thrilled to take on the role of detective and solve the Halloween mystery. Best of all, they'll be learning important skills along the way, all while keeping the Halloween spirit alive! Get your class ready for a spooky adventure, and help them save the Monster Halloween Bash by finding the culprit who stole the candy cauldron!

This resource includes 10 St. Patrick's Day themed writing prompts that would be best suited toward upper elementary or earlier middle schoolers. Each writing prompt features an engaging writing prompt, St. Patrick's Day themed cute background and front/back page of lines to allow students that have more to say a significant amount of space to do so. These writing prompts would be great for morning work, centers, fast finishers, independent writing tasks, etc.

The writing prompt questions include:

• Do you think that four leaf clovers actually bring a person good luck? Why or why not?
• Leprechauns are known for being mischievous and playing tricks. If you were a leprechaun, what tricks would you play on people?
• Which holiday is better, St. Patrick’s Day or Easter? Why?
• Where do you think that leprechauns get all that gold from?
• Where is the best place for a leprechaun to hide a pold of gold? Why?
• If you were a leprechaun, where would you hide your pot of gold so that no one finds it?
• Who would be more fun to hang out with, leprechauns or Santa’s elves? Why?
• Design a trap to catch a leprechaun. Describe it in detail and draw a picture of it.
• Using the chart of abilities below, which three do you think are the most important for a leprechaun to be? Why?
• Using the name chart below, find your leprechaun name. Then, write a story about your life as a leprechaun.

This product is a mystery picture using a coordinate plane grid that when completed, creates a Christmas ornament. This product includes the coordinates for the students that will guide them in making the mystery picture, an answer key that illustrates which coordinate groups create which feature of the ornament, and an example of what the completed product should look like when finished. This product does NOT include coordinate grid paper. That can be found for free on sites such as https://madisonpaper.com/coordinate-graph-paper/. The grid paper needs to be larger, roughly from -12 to 12 on the X axis, and 15 to -16 on the Y axis.

This product is a mystery picture using a coordinate plane grid that when completed, creates a turkey. This product includes the coordinates for the students that will guide them in making the mystery picture, an answer key that illustrates which coordinate groups create which feature of the turkey, and an example of what the completed product should look like when finished. This product does NOT include coordinate grid paper. That can be found for free on sites such as https://madisonpaper.com/coordinate-graph-paper/. The grid paper needs to be larger, roughly from -10 to 10 on the X axis, and 13 to -17 on the Y axis.

This product is a mystery picture using a coordinate plane grid that when completed, creates a candy cane. This product includes the coordinates for the students that will guide them in making the mystery picture, an answer key that illustrates which coordinate groups create which feature of the candy cane, and an example of what the completed product should look like when finished. This product does NOT include coordinate grid paper. That can be found for free on sites such as https://madisonpaper.com/coordinate-graph-paper/. The grid paper needs to be larger, roughly from -12 to 12 on the X axis, and 15 to -16 on the Y axis.

This product includes six decimal division equations. The correct answers will tell the students what color to use to correctly color the Christmas penguin coloring page. The equation number matches the number on the coloring page. Review math skills in a fun and engaging way this holiday season!

Stay standards-based while having a little fun with St. Patrick's Day! This reading comprehension passage about St. Patrick's Day is engaging and has several great features:

• Full, engaging reading passage about St. Patrick's Day

• 10 multiple choice questions in a variety of formats:

-Traditional multiple choice

-A set of task cards

-A Google Form (linked in the PDF)

• Multiple skills assessed
  -Text Evidence
  -Context Clues
  -Tone & Mood
  -Figurative Language (Metaphor)
  -Main Idea & Details
  -Summary
  -Graphic Elements

• 10 Quick Write Prompts
  **-**extension
  -warm-ups
  -use with a current grammar/writing skill

If you're anything like me, you do your best to wrap up your gradebook BEFORE the last day of school (or sooner!)--which leaves you looking for activities that will keep your students busy (and they will actually enjoy!) I have just what you need!

This activity set includes a variety of NINE activities that can be used as stand-alone activities or used as part of a choice board menu (also included as a PDF or editable digital version!).

Included in this fun set, you'll get:

⛱️ Thank You Cards for students to write Thank You notes to teachers

-3 designs

-2 Styles:
1/2 sheet (one fold)
1/4 sheet (two folds)

⛱️ Year-in-Review/End-of-Year Time Capsule Activity

⛱️ Make a Brochure for Next Year's Students

-Lined & Unlined Versions Included

⛱️ Summer Word Search w/ Answer Key

⛱️ Summer Acrostic Poem Template

⛱️ Class Mascot & Theme Song Activity

⛱️ Year-in-Review Flashback One-Pager

-Structured, Graphic-Organizer & Blank Versions Included

⛱️ Book Review Template

⛱️ Theme Park Logic Puzzle w/ Answer Key

⛱️ Choice Board Menu Option w/ access to a digital menu board version

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Most American students are very familiar with Halloween, but have they ever heard of Día de los Muertos? Chances are they are already amped up at this time of year, so why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little extra cultural enrichment?

This resource includes a Day of the Dead reading comprehension (in English), a list of Spanish vocabulary words that cover key elements of both Day of the Dead and Halloween, and 8 different fun practice worksheets. These also make great bell-ringers, homework or work for early finishers!

Includes:

1. English Reading Comprehension: Kickstart the lesson with a 2 page illustrated reading passage that covers the basics of Día de los Muertos including origins and new holiday-related vocabulary.
2. Short Answer: Provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and check comprehension of reading passage
3. Vocabulary List: From la ofrenda to la bruja, continue lesson with a curated list of 25 Day of the Dead and Halloween words in Spanish
4. Venn Diagram: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it according to the appropriate holiday.
5. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing seasonal words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency..
6. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of Halloween and Day of the Dead vocabulary.
7. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
8. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
9. Matching: Learners to make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
10. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

The constant buzz and excitement always makes late October one of the most challenging seasons to teach. Give YOURSELF a treat this Halloween/Día de los Muertos - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

*Answer key is included only for Short Answer and Wordsearch activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

If the vocabulary here doesn't quite fit what you are looking for, try my Fall Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Help students master Spanish Christmas/Navidad vocabulary through interactive and maze engaging activities.

This resource has 4 different worksheets plus an illustrated chart to ensure comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It's perfect for holiday enrichment, promoting creative learning, and offering a thorough review. Whether used in classroom activities, homework assignments, or left with a substitute, these versatile cultural worksheets are perfect for every Spanish teacher's toolkit.

What’s included:

1. Illustrated Vocabulary Chart: 15 holiday words with Spanish translations.
2. Blank Vocabulary Chart: An illustrated chart without labels for students to complete.
3. Illustration Activity: A labeled vocabulary chart for students to illustrate.
4. Illustrated Vocabulary Maze: A fun and challenging way to reinforce vocabulary.
5. Blank Vocabulary Maze: Allows students to create their own maze, encouraging creativity and deeper learning.

This resource not only builds Spanish language skills but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Mix and match these sheets to find the best fit for your class. Download now and watch your students’ vocabulary knowledge grow. Great for ELL too!

Want more Christmas fun? Check out Spanish Navidad/Christmas Vocabulary Games, Worksheets, Activity MEGA Bundle!! You can also find lots more vocabulary sets at Spanish Vocabulary/Sub Plans!

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It's the most wonderful time of the year. Help students master French Christmas/Noël vocabulary through interactive and engaging maze activities!

This resource has 4 different worksheets plus an illustrated chart to ensure comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It's perfect for holiday enrichment, promoting creative learning, and offering a thorough review. Whether used in classroom activities, homework assignments, or left with a substitute, these versatile cultural worksheets are perfect for every French teacher's toolkit.

What’s included:

1. Illustrated Vocabulary Chart: 15 holiday words with French translations.
2. Blank Vocabulary Chart: An illustrated chart without labels for students to complete.
3. Illustration Activity: A labeled vocabulary chart for students to illustrate.
4. Illustrated Vocabulary Maze: A fun and challenging way to reinforce vocabulary.
5. Blank Vocabulary Maze: Allows students to create their own maze, encouraging creativity and deeper learning.

This resource not only builds French language skills but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Mix and match these sheets to find the best fit for your class. Download now and watch your students’ vocabulary knowledge grow. Great for ELL too!

Want more Christmas fun? Check out French Noël/Christmas Vocabulary Games, Worksheets, Activity MEGA Bundle!! You can also find lots more vocabulary sets at French Vocabulary/Sub Plans!

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Laissez le bon temps rouler! There is nothing like Mardi Gras to get your students excited about French!
This resource includes a list of 25 Mardi Gras themed vocabulary words in French with 7 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day, parcel them out as bell-ringers/morning work, or as a complete sub pan!

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Mardi Gras words in French. From "Gâteau des Rois " to "Déguisement", this list hits all the highlights of the season.
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Mardi Gras words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
4. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
5. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
6. Crossword Puzzle: When students create a crossword puzzle, they actively engage with the vocabulary words. They must think about the meanings of the words, consider their spelling, and create clues that correspond to each word. This active involvement promotes deeper processing and understanding of the vocabulary.
7. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use it effectively. French and English question options
8. Article Practice: Reinforce grammar basics through organizing nouns by gender.

These are so easy they make great emergency sub plans even if your substitute has ZERO French skills. These easy print-and-go resources will keep your students quietly learning whether you are there or not!

Don't have time for all of these activities? Just download the French Mardi Gras Wordsearch by itself!

*Answer key is included only for Wordsearch, Short Answer, and Articles Activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

If you are looking for more seasonal vocabulary Enrichment, try my Winter Vocabulary Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

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Be prepared for emergency absences with this hassle-free, print-and-go seasonally themed lesson plan that will keep your students engaged and quietly focused on independent learning.
This emergency sub lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities that will enrich your students' Spanish Spring/Easter vocabulary.
Here's what's included in this ready-to-use resource:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Spanish Spring/Easter-based words. Includes foods, weather, clothing, traditional symbols of the season and more. This lesson has some
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Spring words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
4. Categorizing: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary This activity encourages them to analyze and sort words according to different genres.
5. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use it effectively.
6. Crossword Puzzle: When students create a crossword puzzle, they actively engage with the vocabulary words. They must think about the meanings of the words, consider their spelling, and create clues that correspond to each word. This active involvement promotes deeper processing and understanding of the vocabulary.
7. Code Breaker: Decoding the vocabulary is like solving a puzzle. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners work to match the symbols to the correct letters to form vocabulary while providing ongoing review and reinforcement.
8. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

Keep your students engaged and quietly learning even if your substitute has ZERO Spanish skills!

*Answer key is included only for Categorizing, Short Answer, and Codebreaker activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

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Spring is here and with it brings Cinco de Mayo! School is drawing to a close. Students are antsy. So, why not take a break from the regular curriculum and cover a little cultural enrichment?

This resource includes a Cinco de Mayo reading comprehension (English and Spanish versions), a list of Spanish vocabulary words that cover key elements of Cinco de Mayo, and 8 different fun practice sheets. These also make great bell-ringers or work for early finishers!

Includes:

1. Reading Comprehension: Simple, short reading comprehension about Cinco de Mayo in both English and Spanish. Spanish versions using entry-level Spanish. Includes 7 reading comprehension questions.
2. Vocabulary List: From el soldado to la herencia, continue lesson with a curated list of 25 Cinco de Mayo words in Spanish.
3. Venn Diagram: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it according to the appropriate holiday.
4. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing seasonal words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
5. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
6. Matching: Learners to make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
7. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.
8. Crossword Puzzle: When students create a crossword puzzle, they actively engage with the vocabulary words. They must think about the meanings of the words, consider their spelling, and create clues that correspond to each word. This active involvement promotes deeper processing and understanding of the vocabulary.
9. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of Spanish Cinco de Mayo vocabulary.

The constant buzz and excitement always makes late Spring one of the most challenging seasons to teach. Give yourself a break from the routine all while keeping your students quiet, busy, and happy!

This packet can also be used by a substitute with no Spanish knowledge at all - it's great for emergencies!

*Answer key is included only for Wordsearch, Reading Comprehension, and Venn Diagram activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

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It's time for everything pumpkin! Unfortunately, it's also time for back to school germs. Be prepared with this hassle-free, print-and-go seasonally themed lesson plan that will keep your students engaged and quietly focused on independently learning some bonus Fall vocabulary!
This vocabulary lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities that will enrich your students' Spanish Autumn vocabulary -whether you are there or not!
Here's what's included in this ready-to-use resource:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Spanish Autumn-based words. Includes foods, weather, clothing, traditional symbols of the season and more.
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Autumn words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Matching: Learners make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
4. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
5. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens their understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
6. Word Search: Let your students become puzzle masters! They'll create their very own word search puzzles using new vocabulary. This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
7. Magic Square: Learners must analyze the available options and find the correct matches. This process stimulates critical thinking, encourages logical reasoning, and enhances cognitive skills, all while reinforcing the vocabulary.
8. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

Keep your students engaged and quietly learning even if your substitute has ZERO Spanish skills!

*Answer key is included only for the Magic Squares activity. Answers will vary for other activities.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Vocabulary/Sub Plans!

While Thanksgiving isn't widely observed throughout the Spanish-speaking world, American students certainly love to talk turkey!

Why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little extra Spanish vocabulary enrichment and giving yourself a break at the same time?

This resource includes a list of 25 Thanksgiving vocabulary words in Spanish with 8 different fun practice worksheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day or parcel them out as bell-ringers, homework, or exit tickets throughout the month of November.

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Thanksgiving-related words in Spanish. Includes people, foods, tableware and activities.
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Thanksgiving words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Categorizing: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it into different cornucopia.
4. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. They will label an existing place setting and draw and label a Thanksgiving meal. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
5. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
6. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use it effectively. Questions are in English.
7. Magic Square: Learners must analyze the available options and find the correct matches. This process stimulates critical thinking, encourages logical reasoning, and enhances cognitive skills, all while reinforcing the vocabulary.
8. Leaves of Gratitude: Students reflect on the blessings in their lives by using new and existing vocabulary to state what they are thankful for.
9. Code Breaker: Decoding the vocabulary is like solving a puzzle. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners work to match the symbols to the correct letters to form vocabulary while providing ongoing review and reinforcement..

This year you can be thankful for busy and engaged students!

*Answer key is included only for Categorizing, Short Answer, Magic Square, and Wordsearch activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

If the vocabulary here doesn't quite fit what you are looking for, try my Fall Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

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Love is in the air! Why not capitalize on all the festivities with a little sweet French Valentine vocabulary enrichment for your students?

This resource includes a list of 25 Valentine's Day themed vocabulary words in French with 7 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day, parcel them out as bell-ringers/morning work, or as a complete sub pan!

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Valentine's words in French. From "heart" and "poetry" to "teddy bear" and "balloons", this list hits all the highlights of the season.
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Valentine's Day words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
4. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
5. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
6. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of French Valentine's vocabulary.
7. Code Breaker: Decoding the vocabulary is like solving a puzzle. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners work to match the symbols to the correct letters to form vocabulary while providing ongoing review and reinforcement.
8. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

These are so easy they make great emergency sub plans even if your substitute has ZERO French skills!

Give yourself a treat this Valentine's Day - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

*Answer key is included only for Wordsearch activity. Answers will vary for other activities.

Don't need this much material? Try just a quick Valentine's Wordsearch.

If you are looking for more seasonal vocabulary Enrichment, try my Winter Vocabulary Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

Not feeling well? Check out my French Vocabulary Emergency Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

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