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! :)

The holidays are an equally magical and crazy time. Why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little vocabulary enrichment and give yourself a break at the same time?
This resource includes a list of 25 Navidad-themed vocabulary words in Spanish with 10 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day or parcel them out as bell-ringers or fillers throughout the month.

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Christmas words in Spanish. From elves and snowflakes to reindeer and the big guy, 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 Christmas 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 mugs of steaming cocoa.

4. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity.

5. 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.

6. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.

7. Matching: Learners make connections between words and visual representations. By actively associating and pairing words and images, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Article Practice: Reinforce grammar basics through organizing nouns by gender.

11. 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.

Give YOURSELF a gift this season - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

*Answer key is included only for Categorizing, Short Answer, Matching, Article Practice, Jumble, and Wordsearch activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

Pair with my Navidad Vocabulary Dominoes, Navidad Vocabulary Cut & Paste Bingo, Navidad Flashcards, or Navidad Vocabulary Dice for even more fun!

If you are looking for something a little more secular, try my Winter 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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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.

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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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 Valentine vocabulary enrichment for your students?

This resource includes a list of 25 Valentine's Day themed vocabulary words in Spanish 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 Spanish. 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 Spanish 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.

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

*Answer key is included only for Wordsearch activities. 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 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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