Less than $5 Middle School Spanish Cultural Activities

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our students in middle school with these three fun and engaging Cinco de Mayo activity crossword puzzles.

The puzzles are filled with words and phrases related to the history and culture of Cinco de Mayo, making them perfect for teachers looking to add some excitement to their lesson plans.

In addition, these easy-to-use crossword puzzles are a great way to introduce students to Mexican culture and history in a fun and interactive way. This will help you challenge your students to test their knowledge while developing their vocabulary and critical thinking skills.

Get your copy today and make Cinco de Mayo a memorable and educational experience for your students!

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Tired of grading an entire class of dry Spanish research projects? With Discover Madrid, your students will research one of 24 famous landmarks in Madrid, create captivating travel videos, present their videos to the class, and vote to select the top 3 tourist destinations. This unique project combines research, creativity, presentation skills, and cultural understanding, offering an interactive and fun learning experience for your students. And for you? You will have busy students for a week, individualized projects, and easy grading!

Depending on language level, projects can be completed in Spanish or English. Get ready to ignite a passion for Spanish language and culture in your classroom one monument at a time!

Key Features of the Project:

1. Real-Life Application: This project taps into the real-life context of travel, allowing students to explore 24 famous monuments in Madrid, Spain and practice language skills in a meaningful way.
2. Research and Inquiry: Students conduct research on a specific landmark Madrid, enhancing their critical thinking and information-gathering abilities.
3. Cultural Awareness: The project fosters cultural understanding as students delve into the significance of each landmark within the rich context of Spanish culture and history. Sample monuments include La Plaza Mayor, Atocha, La Gran Via, El Palacio Real and more.
4. Creative Expression: Students showcase their creativity by producing engaging travel videos, enhancing their communication and storytelling abilities.
5. Collaboration and Peer Learning: Students present their videos to the class, encouraging peer learning, active listening, and cross-cultural appreciation.
6. Competitive Element: The voting aspect adds an element of friendly competition, fueling excitement and motivation in the classroom.
7. Language Proficiency (Optional depending on level): Through script creation, video production, and oral presentations, students sharpen their language skills in writing, speaking, and listening.

Project Includes detailed notes to teacher with implementation schedule, list of 24 landmarks to assign, project instruction sheet for students, storyboard templates, guided presentation notes with voting sheets for presentations and grading rubric.

Project works well for any level of upper school Spanish (Foundations of Spanish, Spanish Exploratory, Middle School Spanish, Spanish I, II, III, IV, and can even be modified for AP Spanish),

Let's embark on this enriching virtual field trip to Madrid together!

Are you looking for an easy and fun way to review Thanksgiving vocabulary with your Spanish students? Then look no further! This low-prep set of three matamoscas (flyswatter) games is a great way to practice or review Thanksgiving-related vocabulary with your elementary or secondary class.

This activity is intended for use as a paired game, but it can also be used as a large-group game (by projecting the chosen game page onto your whiteboard). If you're not familiar with how the game is played, it's simple: all you need to play is enough copies of the game board and two different colored writing utensils per pair of students. You call out terms from the call list included with the game boards and each person scrambles to find and mark it before their partner. At the end of the game, the player with the most terms marked wins! This resource includes:

• two game pages with all terms in Spanish only (the only difference between the two pages is that the first page uses the term judías verdes and the second uses ejotes)
• one game page with the terms in Spanish and English
• two game pages with pictures only, no words (the only difference between the two pages is that the first is in color and the second is black and white)
• call lists for all three games
• a table of contents
• teacher tips and instructions page

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South America Collaborative Poster

A fun way to bring students together.

A Collaborative Poster.

This bundle Includes 2 posters.

➡️1. Poster of a Map of South America with Icons.

➡️2. Poster of a landscape of South America

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It's the end of a unit or the end of the school year.... what would be FUN and motivating to students?  Learning how to text in Spanish!  This digital activity contains 2 YouTube videos and interactive Google Slides activity will teach students the abbreviations of Spanish texting.   Print the teacher answer key for students who want a hard copy!

The questions in this activity are written in Spanish, but the language level is basic and should be accessible to students from Novice High and up.  The video itself presents Spanish terms with explanations in English.

Who can use this product?

• Any student interested in learning slang from Spain!

How can I use this product?

• Assign this activity in class or for homework
• Get students excited to learn "practical" Spanish! 
• Have students complete the interactive drag and drop Google Slides activities!
• Combine this with other activities to create a mini unit!

What's included in this product?

• 2 links to a curated YouTube videos (no bad words!)
• 15 drag and drop texting terms in a Google Slides presentation
• Teacher Answer Key

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Spanish Slang Video 1

Seal of Biliteracy AAPPL Test Interpretive Reading Activities

Verb Tense Project

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Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of this not-quite a country Puerto Rico into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Puerto Rico'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Puerto Rico', your students will learn about the geography of the territory, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Puerto Rico while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Tired of the same Spanish Christmas Projects and looking for something a little more inclusive? Most of your students are probably already pretty familiar with how we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, and Valentine's Day in the United States. But have they ever heard of Fiesta de la Candelaria, Constitution Day, Día de Las Velitas, Carnaval, or dozens of other holidays celebrated throughout the Spanish-speaking world from December through February?

This flexible group project is a great way to expose your students to a wide variety of cultural traditions and practices in a short amount of time with minimal effort on your part!

Students will work in groups of 2-4 to research Winter holidays in a given Spanish-speaking country. Each member will focus on one holiday in their country, conduct research, and create a group slide presentation to teach the rest of the class what they have learned. Optional graphic organizers are perfect for diverse learners and guided notes for students to use during presentations keep everyone engaged and learning!

Includes:

-Notes to teacher with pacing suggestions

-Detailed Project Directions and Easy grading rubric

-21 Spanish Speaking Country cards

-Graphic Organizer

-Presentation Notes

-Materials available in English and Spanish to make this work for all levels!

Perfect for giving yourself a break before Winter Break by letting your students teach each other! This is also a great project for those long, slow winter days that tend to drag in January and February.

Need other seasonal ideas or looking for something to do for the early finishers?

Explore my comprehensive Spanish Navidad/Christmas Vocabulary Practice/Worksheets/Emergency Sub! for more vocab fun! With 10 pages of engaging written practice (featuring word searches, short answers, jumbles, and more) there is something for everyone!

Or let them play a little with Navidad Vocabulary Dominos, Navidad Vocabulary Dice, or Navidad Vocabulary Cut & Paste Bingo.

Looking for something a little more secular? Try my Winter Vocabulary and Emergency Sub Plan. This one is good all season long!

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Are you looking for an easy and low-prep way to review Thanksgiving vocabulary with your Spanish students? Then look no further! These fun word puzzles (in pdf form) are a great way to practice or review holiday vocab with your students. There are 25 Thanksgiving-related words included in the five puzzles.

This file includes:

• one crossword (with clues in English)
• one word search (with clues in English)
• one mystery word puzzle, also known as "crack the code" (with pictures, no English)
• one word jumble puzzle (without clues)
• one vocab matching (match Spanish to English)
• answer keys for each puzzle
• a table of contents
• teacher tips page

© 2014-2019 Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

Mayan Civilization Spanish and English Version

a fun reading with guided activities.

Bring student travel to life virtually with this Google Slides presentation about Youth Hostels in the Spanish-speaking world! Show Spanish students a different way to travel by talking about what youth hostels are like! The Google Slides feature beautiful pictures as you provide basic information in Spanish about them. Let students watch a brief video taken at a youth hostel in Spain. Finally, have them read an article of advice for students who want to stay in a youth hostel. Comprehension questions follow!

All parts of this product can be edited to be sure everything is just right for your students!

Who can use this product?

• Students who are Intermediate Low and up

How can I use this product?

• Teachers present the Google Slides, and offer background knowledge and personal experience anecdotes (if you have them)
• Students are able to see pictures and a video to get a good idea about youth hostels
• Students practice reading comprehension by learning more about youth hostels via the reading and comprehension questions
• Ask students to compare and contrast their travel experiences and places they've stayed with what staying in a youth hostel would be like
• Ask student to debate the pros and cons of staying in a youth hostel

What's included in this product?

• 12-page Google Slide Show
• Embedded video
• 4 page reading assignment (in Spanish)
• embedded comprehension questions (in English)

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Spanish Digital Escape Room for Any Level: Spanish and English Versions!

Spanish Slang Bundle! Fun Resources!

Present Subjunctive Interactive Drag and Drop Sentences: Digital Manipulatives!

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Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Guatemala into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Guatemala'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Guatemala', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Guatemala while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Discover dynamic discussion points that cater to all levels of Spanish learners in grades 6-12. Whether for online forums, class discussions, or bell-ringers, these prompts cover a wide range of topics, from holidays and legends to foods, sports, and language-related discussions. With a monthly organization, these adaptable prompts keep the conversation flowing throughout the year while promoting language acquisition and cultural enrichment. Plus, they incorporate short videos, online articles, and more for a fully immersive experience. Elevate your classroom discussions today with these versatile prompts and spark a passion for learning and sharing!

Ideal for use as:

Online Discussion Forums

Bell-Ringers

Exit Tickets

Think-Pair-Share

Gallery Walk

Journaling

Early finisher work

Task cards

Extra Credit

And More!

Many prompts use technology so be aware they may require access to short, classroom-appropriate videos of approximately 5 minutes or less (Spanishpod 101 or youtube) and links to online articles or photos for discussion. One prompt per week all year round plus extras!

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This fun powerpoint is a great way to introduce or review Weather and Seasons vocabulary with your elementary or secondary class. There are 27 terms represented on 27 slides (plus a title page, student vocabulary list, teacher vocabulary list, teacher tips page, and credits page). Each slide is animated so that the picture is first, followed by the picture and Spanish term, and then the Spanish term, the picture, and the English translation. My students really enjoy when we use this as a review with whiteboards. The terms represented are perfect for describing the weather and seasons. Make sure to check out the thumbnails for a complete list of terms in Spanish! © 2015 Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

El día de San Patricio en México

Learn about Irish Influence in Mexico with this amazing read.

Ideal for any level of Spanish.

After reading students have to crack the secret code!

⭐Answer Key Included

⭐No Prep Needed

⭐Substitute Friendly

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Día de los muertos is a holiday that fascinates our students!  Use this Drag and Drop vocab puzzle to work WITH them instead of against them!  Print or display the vocabulary list of terms related to the celebration of Day of the Dead.  Then, let each student drag and drop the puzzle pieces to form a 4 x 3 puzzle that matches the Spanish words with their English translations.  It’s not as easy as it looks!!  But your students will be focused and learning new vocabulary the whole time!

Who can use this product?

• Students in grades 6-12
• Students interested in learning more about Día de los Muertos

How can I use this product?

• Assign each student a copy of this Google Slides™ presentation
• Be sure they are NOT in present mode
• Print or display the vocab list that is included
• Let students drag and drop the puzzle pieces to complete the challenge!

What’s included in this product?

• Student instructions
• Teacher instructions
• Vocab list with Spanish and English terms related to celebrating the Day of the Dead
• Student puzzle
• Answer Key

Other resources you may like:

Spanish Writing Prompts for Fall: Group Challenge!

Spanish Youth Hostels: Presentation, Video, Reading

Spanish Texting: Videos and Interactive Drag and Drop Activity! Fun!

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Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Nicaragua into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Nicaragua'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Nicaragua', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Nicaragua while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

This is one of my students' favorite projects and a great way to wrap up a unit on clothing. In this project, students will embark on a virtual shopping adventure to purchase clothing items for a family in need. With $600 American dollars collected for a family affected by a recent house fire, students will use their language skills to navigate an authentic Spanish online store to select clothing items for a family of four. My fashionistas get particularly into this one!

Students will:

• Translate their American dollars into Spanish Euros

• Browse through clothing categories

• Convert to European sizes

• Add items to their virtual shopping cart

• Stay within a given budget

• Take notes on new Spanish vocabulary encountered during their shopping experience.

• Complete a "Listo de Regalos" to document their purchases

• Prepare a brief oral presentation in Spanish to share with the class.

This project not only reinforces essential language skills such as vocabulary acquisition and currency conversion but also promotes empathy, cultural awareness, and community engagement. With clear instructions, interactive online shopping, and engaging presentation components, ¡Vamos de Compras! is sure to be a hit with your students too!
Bring real-world relevance and excitement to your Spanish classroom -
¡Vamos de Compras! ¡Es hora de ayudar y aprender juntos!

Do your students need to brush up on their clothing vocabulary before shopping? Check out Spanish Clothing/La Ropa Vocabulary Activities/Practice/Emergency Sub Lesson!

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Are you looking for an easy and low-prep way to review Earth Day vocabulary with your Spanish students? Then look no further! In this resource, students will match the Spanish term to the picture or English translation. Print enough for your whole class to play in small groups, or use this as a learning center. There are 24 pairs of Earth Day-related words included in this domino game.

This file includes:

• three pages of eight dominoes (24 dominoes total)
• teacher tips page

© 2020 Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

Going Varsity in Mariachi Movie Guide

As always I take a Deep Dive into the Cultural Aspects of the movie.

With profound love and enduring connection with mariachi music

Includes a cultural sheet, a movie guide in English/Spanish with an answer key.

Bonus deep dive question and 2 more surprises!

It's the end of a unit or the day before vacation.... what would be FUN and motivating to students?  Learning slang!  This Youtube video and accompanying Google Doc and Edpuzzle  viewing guides will help students sound more natural with their speech.  This video teaches slang from PUERTO RICO, but check out my other products for slang from other countries!

Students can view the video and write down answers in open-ended form, or they can watch the video in an EdPuzzle and answer the multiple choice questions.  (Auto-graded, by the way!)  The questions in this activity are written in Spanish, but the language level is basic and should be accessible to students from Novice High and up.  The video itself presents Spanish slang terms with explanations in English.

**Disclaimer: There is one expression in the video that is not so nice... "Come mierda" which they present to mean that someone is a snob. **I cut it out of the Edpuzzle, but I cannot edit the YouTube video.****

Who can use this product?

• Any student interested in learning slang from Puerto Rico!

How can I use this product?

• Assign this activity in class or for homework
• Get students excited to learn "real" Spanish! 
• Have students complete the viewing guide where they fill in answers to have a document they can save for reference
• Have students complete the Edpuzzle if you need them to have instant feedback and/or a quick grade.  (Edpuzzles make it easier for students to answer as the question pops up right after the answer was given!  It's a good differentiation for students.)
• Combine this with other activities to create a mini unit!

What's included in this product?

• 1 link to a curated YouTube video (**please read disclaimer above about the 1 bad word in YouTube video!)
• 1 link to an Edpuzzle activity (**Bad word edited out of the Edpuzzle!)
• 1 Google doc with student viewing guide
• Teacher Answer Key

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Other resources you may like:

Learn 20 Slang Words from Spain!

Learn Text Abbreviations: Video and Interactive Drag and Drop Google Slides

Need more end of the year activities?

Seal of Biliteracy AAPPL Test Interpretive Reading Activities

Verb Tense Project

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Blog:  www.specialtyspanish.com

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