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 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.

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This no-prep activity focuses on key Thanksgiving/Acción de gracias vocabulary, making it an excellent tool for cultural enrichment. This print-and-go worksheet is engaging, educational, and perfect for students of all ages to learn about holiday vocabulary in a fun, interactive way.

Resource includes:

• Wordsearch with 15 Spanish Thanksgiving words.
• Optional Translation Sheet (perfect for teaching dictionary proficiency!)
• Corresponding Answer Keys

Wordsearches are excellent to use as bell ringers, for early finishers, homework assignments, or for when you just need a minute to catch up!

Want to explore Spanish Thanksgiving more in depth? Check out theSpanish Thanksgiving/Acción de Gracias Vocabulary Practice Emergency Sub Lesson for even more vocabulary and 7 practice activities.

Love wordsearches? Check out more Spanish Wordsearches for more wordsearch options.

Check out my Spanish 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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Get ready for some spooky fun! From "Spider" and "Pumpkin" to "Cemetery" and "Skulls", give your students a sweet treat this season with this Spanish Halloween wordsearch worksheet.

Resource includes:

• A No-Prep, Print-And-Go Wordsearch with 15 Spooky Spanish words covering cultural aspects of both Halloween and Día de los Muer.
• Optional Translation Worksheet (perfect for teaching dictionary proficiency!)
• Corresponding Answer Keys

Wordsearches are excellent for bell ringers, early finishers, homework assignments, or for when you just need a minute to catch up!

Want more Spanish Halloween and Día de los Muertos activities? Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos & Halloween Reading Vocabulary Practice! has more easy to use printables!

Love wordsearches? Check out more Spanish Wordsearches for more wordsearch options.

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Halloween? Noche de Brujas? Whatever you call it has some super fun vocabulary for the foreign language classroom! This dynamic, fully customizable resource is designed to help students master 15 bonus Halloween vocabulary words through interactive and engaging activities.

This resource has 4 different activities plus an illustrated chart to ensure comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It's perfect for reinforcing holiday enrichment vocabulary and promoting creative learning. Whether used in classroom activities, homework assignments, or left with a substitute, this versatile tool is an excellent addition to in any Spanish teacher's toolkit.

What’s included:

1. Illustrated Vocabulary Chart: Labeled with 15 different Halloween-based symbols in Spanish.
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!

Want even more Halloween vocabulary practice? Grab the Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos & Halloween Reading Vocabulary Practice! or the Spanish Halloween/Día de los Muertos Word Search/Buscapalabras w Bonus!

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This straightforward activity focuses on Fall vocabulary making it an excellent tool for learners to enrich their language with seasonal autumn vocabulary. From pumpkins and apples to witches and turkeys, this print-and-go word search is ready to roll. It's engaging, educational, and perfect for students of all ages.

Resource includes:

• Wordsearch with 15 Spanish Fall-related words.
• Optional Translation Sheet (perfect for teaching dictionary proficiency!)
• Corresponding Answer Keys

Wordsearches are excellent to use as bell ringers, for early finishers, homework assignments, or for when you just need a minute to catch up!

Looking for a more ways to practice Fall vocabulary? Spanish Fall/El Otoño Vocabulary Activities/Practice/Emergency Sub Lesson! has more easy to use print-and-go worksheets.

Love wordsearches? Check out more Spanish Wordsearches for more wordsearch options.

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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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