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Over 17 free resources for heritage speakers class designed to make your life easier. Accessing free resources for heritage classes shouldn’t be confusing. So, don’t worry, I’m here to help!
Getting Started So, you’ve found out that you’re going to be teaching a section or two of Spanish for heritage speakers (aka Spanish for native speakers) at your high school next year. It’s the class […]
Literature circles are a great way for students to read books of their choice at their level. See how I used them in my high school Spanish immersion class.
What is the definition of a heritage speaker and how is it different than a native speaker or a students learning a world language?
Over 17 free resources for heritage speakers class designed to make your life easier. Accessing free resources for heritage classes shouldn’t be confusing. So, don’t worry, I’m here to help!
Explore the rich tapestry of world cultures with turtle coloring pages. These pages take you on an educational journey through historical landmarks, cultural motifs, and traditional designs. Not just an artistic endeavor, these coloring pages are a window into the world's diverse heritage. Perfect for learners of all ages, they enrich your knowledge and appreciation of different cultures, combining the joy of coloring with an immersive educational experience.
What do digraphs have to do with learning Spanish? Find out here, plus download a free digraph Qu worksheet here.
How do you know if a student is a native speaker or a heritage speaker? Does the difference between the two terms really matter? If so, why? Due to my recent post about fostering a growth mindset in heritage speaking students, I fielded some great questions about these two terms and how to define the ... Read more
Capital Aspiracional is the first unit in the Mi Cultura Rica series for Spanish Heritage Learners. This is a language arts-style series that gives students the opportunity to focus on the strengths and resources of their culture. The Capital Aspiracional unit guides students in examining the asp...
Description of a language class activity for students to show their thinking about versions of a language and how they are connected to power structures.
Literature circles are a great way for students to read books of their choice at their level. See how I used them in my high school Spanish immersion class.
We asked school librarians what worked best for them last school year. Read their reponses, with ideas you can use in your school library!
Is Ll a letter or a Spanish digraph? Find out here, plus download a free practice worksheet for students PK-1st grade.
Here's an inside peek at my entire year's curriculum for the Heritage Speakers Class at my school. I am creating a three-year curriculum cycle!
Introduce young learners to the wonders of their heritage with our "Celebrating Culture" activity sheet designed for kids.
I finished my first year teaching a Spanish for Heritage Speakers class. These are my reflections on the personal journey it has been.
Using a literary circle in a heritage speakers class can create opportunities to improve your students' writing ability via one-on-one assessment time.
Mira el mundo FEBRUARY 2020 Issue featuring el glaciar Perito Moreno. This is the seventh issue of our 2019/2020 School Year Spanish Magazine Subscription for Upper Elementary and Middle School focusing on the sciences and the natural world. This issue highlights simple facts about the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina in Spanish, including ecosystem, animals, and more. The magazine utilizes illustrations to assist in conveying meaning, just as all Mundo de Pepita resources do, and the accompanying materials provide opportunities for students, both general population and heritage speakers, practice vocabulary and content learning in context via activity pages, etc. This is a great way for you to connect with other content areas and motivate your learners-and is designed specifically for teaching Spanish, rather than being a resource originally geared for English speakers and just translated into Spanish. It is perfect for both whole class and centers activity instruction! THIS SINGLE ISSUE IS PART OF OUR 2019/2020 School Year SUBSCRIPTION featuring endangered animals and habitats from the Spanish speaking world. You can purchase the full 10 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION HERE Mira el Mundo 2019/2020 And for last year's subscription (all issues still available) Mira el Mundo 10 Month Subscription Aug 2018-May 2019 And don't miss our Non Fiction Magazine, Mira el Mundo Jr, for younger students! Mira el Mundo JUNIOR 10 Month Subscription Aug 2019-May 2020 Mira el Mundo JUNIOR 10 Month Subscription Aug 2018-May 2019 This issue contains: *Three information pages about the Perito Moreno Glacier in Spanish (two for all students and one geared for heritage speakers with additional vocabulary) (Included are these pages with the colored background and also a version with a white background to save on color printing) *Fact pages for students to fill out (practices reading and writing skills) *Usos de las mayúsculas Activity Page plus answer key *Mini Poster illustrating ¿Qué es un glaciar' (this comes in two versions, one with colored background and one with white background) *Glacier goo/ gak activity *Teacher Guide and list of authentic links for additional resources on line You can also find our back issues here: Mira el Mundo 4 Month Subscription Jan-Apr 2018 Mundo de Pepita features a series of mini books and activities you can print out and distribute to your students or children. Great for teaching vocabulary and simple concepts in Spanish, each book features adorable original illustrations and simple story lines..perfect for young learners! Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Periscope, Instagram and Youtube! Visit our blog: Mundo de Pepita You can sign up for our newsletter here, too!
What do digraphs have to do with learning Spanish? Find out here, plus download a free digraph Qu worksheet here.
"W" wasn't originally a Spanish letter! Help students practice this "borrowed" letter through this free W worksheet.
Provide an alternative activity to piñata and mask-making and share the mystical attraction of alebrijes with your students. (All language learner levels - appropriate for 3rd grade and above, Immersion, Heritage speakers and ELL). Included (Available as a PDF or Google Slides format. Add text boxes, additional instructions and highlight or use as a print-based resource): •All instructions are in Spanish unless otherwise noted; •List of materials for any budget •Set up and preparation steps •Teacher instructions and procedures (Several different techniques) •Example procedures and student project images (With captions) •Variations for skill and grade level differentiation “Proyecto de los alebrijes” is a stand-alone resource and offers an excellent activity to address the special skills of your visual and kinesthetic learners. If you need additional materials for your cultural curriculum, please see my other related resources below. Maestra Mapache Creations has coordinated these collections of vocabulary, dialogues, worksheets and images to be your versatile tool for both verbal and written activities. Thank you for visiting! ¡Mil gracias! Haz un clic and Follow! My Alebrije Google Slides Creative Writing Project Literature and Mask Making Animals of the World Vocabulary Thematic Reference Animal Characteristics Worksheet Activities and Conversations
Looking for curriculum for your heritage speakers class? This is exactly what I taught for an entire year's worth of curriculum my second year teaching this class.
Mira el Mundo JR APRIL 2019 issue: el Coquí. This is the ninth issue of our 2018/2019 School Year Spanish Magazine Subscription for Elementary School focusing on the sciences and the natural world. This issue highlights simple facts about the The Coquí (emblem of Puerto Rico) in Spanish, including habitat and range, diet, appearance and more. In coordination with our original magazine, Mira el Mundo, we've developed this JUNIOR version for younger kids, with simpler text & activities geared specifically for this age level. Focusing on the sciences and the natural world, this subscription allows you to connect with other content areas and motivate your learners-and is designed specifically for teaching Spanish, rather than being a resource originally geared for English speakers and just translated into Spanish. With cultural components in every issue, this resource is sure to be invaluable in your classroom! Great as a centers/station activity, or for whole class instruction! THIS SINGLE ISSUE IS PART OF OUR 2018/2019 School Year SUBSCRIPTION featuring endangered animals and habitats from the Spanish speaking world. You can purchase the full 10 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION HEREMira el Mundo JUNIOR 10 Month Subscription Aug 2018-May 2019 And check out our Mira el Mundo Magazine for Upper Elementary/Middle School here: Mira el Mundo 10 Month Subscription Aug 2018-May 2019 This issue contains: *Magazine: 4 pages about the coquí, highlighting location, food, and description, & includes high frequency conversational phrases *Mini Poster of the Coquí *10 Word Wall Cards (can also be used as flash cards) *Activity Pages to practice facts & vocabulary -Printable mini book- La leyenda del coquí... *Board Game and playing pieces *Teacher Guide including lesson ideas and list of links to authentic resources on line Mundo de Pepita features a series of mini books and activities you can print out and distribute to your students or children. Great for teaching vocabulary and simple concepts in Spanish, each book features adorable original illustrations and simple story lines..perfect for young learners! Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Periscope, Instagram and Youtube! Visit our blog: Mundo de Pepita You can sign up for our newsletter here, too!
PDF notes for heritage speakers. Project instructions & rubric. Language: Spanish Format: This product is NOT EDITABLE. If you prefer an editable version, please purchase this product instead. Teaching objective: Students will draft and send an email to [email protected] using proper email etiquette. Inquiry question: How can you convey a polite and friendly tone via email? Duration: 120 min Lesson plan: Teacher lesson plan included! This product is day ten of an 11-day unit for heritage speakers about Latino representation. Want more lessons about Latino Representation? Ted Talks: Latino Representation Estereotipos latinos comunes en los medios de comunicación Lectura: Interseccionalidad Lección: Interseccionalidad Desarrollo del personaje Representación latina en contenido por streaming 3 lecturas sobre la representación latina en la televisión Investigación del colorismo en telenovelas mexicanas Billboard WebQuest: música latina en los Estados Unidos Need distance learning resources? Heritage Unit: La biografía de una persona influyente Heritage Speakers Unit: Representación latina (distance learning version) El "spanglish" en los Estados Unidos Mi vida híbrida Google Doc assignment for heritage speakers How to stay connected: Follow my TPT store so you don’t miss new resources! Join the Heritage Spanish Club for hundreds of ready-to-go resources Check out my blog to see how I use these activities in class! Subscribe to get free resources delivered right to your inbox! Collaborate with me on Instagram (Take pictures of you or your students using this resource and tag me!) Follow me on Facebook and Pinterest ************************************************************************************* How can you get TPT credits to use on future purchases? Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment about the product. Each time you provide feedback, you'll earn TPT credits for future purchases! I appreciate your feedback as it helps me determine which products are most valuable so I can create more for you. ☺ Do you have an idea or request to make this product better? Send me an email at [email protected]. I'd love to hear from you!
Inside: Free printable cards for learning the countries and capitals of Spanish-speaking countries. Hispanic Heritage Month is just around the corner, so it’s a perfect time to brush up on some geography and culture! UPDATE: These cards were one of the earliest printables I created as a blogger and boy-- they were very out of date
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Literature circles are a great way for students to read books of their choice at their level. See how I used them in my high school Spanish immersion class.
Introduce your students to the fantastic art form of the alebrije. Images and lessons provide a ready-to-use format for viewing or using as an art class supplement or Spanish language cultural activity. (All language learner levels, Immersion, Heritage speakers, ELL and Art students). PDF format includes (Option to add text boxes, special instructions and highlight): •Over 40 Alebrije colorized photo images; •Examples of student project alebrijes (with captions) •Examples of alebrijes made by artisans of Mexico •Lesson suggestions (vocabulary building activities) •Question prompts (interactions for whole-class or pairs - English or Spanish-only) •Video links to videos in Spanish) Google Slides format includes (Option to add text boxes, special instructions and highlight): •Over 40 Alebrije colorized photo images; •Examples of student project alebrijes (with captions) •Examples of alebrijes made by artisans of Mexico •Lesson suggestions (vocabulary building activities) •Question prompts (interactions for whole-class or pairs - English or Spanish-only) •Powerpoint slideshow presentation •Alebrije video with music (Google Slides only) •Videos and video links (videos in Spanish) Alebrije Photo Images is a stand-alone resource and offers an excellent activity for your visual and kinesthetic learners. If you need additional materials for your cultural curriculum, please see my other related resources below. Maestra Mapache Creations has coordinated these collections of vocabulary, dialogues, worksheets and images to be your versatile tool for both verbal and written activities. Thank you for visiting! ¡Mil gracias! Haz un clic and Follow! Mi Alebrije Google Slides Craft Project My Alebrije Google Slides Creative Writing Project Los alebrijes Reading Comprehension Google Slides Activities Animals of the World Vocabulary Thematic Reference Animal Characteristics Worksheet Activities and Conversations
I'm excited to share this fun Hispanic Heritage Month activity with you! It is super fun and will get your students talking about importa...
One of the first things that we do when school starts is to evaluate how much letter knowledge the students have. We made an evaluation form that can be used all year. We test at the beginning of school. We also test again in January to see how the students are progressing. We do a final evaluation the last few weeks of the school year. One form keeps all of our information about each students letter knowledge. Click on the link below to get your copy FREE. Spanish Letter Evaluation Form
We all know that children absorb a lot of what we do and say. It is a boon when it comes to acquiring language because kids learn even when we are not teaching. Children also absorb attitudes that can aid or limit their learning. It is important that we
This product is ideal for a heritage speakers class. Duration: This should take your class eight days (based on 57 minute class periods). There are several steps to teaching this project: Students create a poster depicting a family recipe Including the family history for why that particular recipe is important to them, in their family Using personification to write a paragraph, in the first person, as if the food on their poster has come to life Students present poster to class Students cook and bring in their recipe for a class party (optional for extra credit) Additionally: I show a few episodes of Taco Chronicles from Netflix to teach students about personification. This gives students many concrete examples of creative writing in Spanish and how to harness this skill in their own educational journey. Included in this product: Project instructions & rubric (2 pages) Teacher instructions (4 pages) 4 student examples Language: Student materials 100% in Spanish Teacher instructions in English Format: This product is not editable. Blog posts: I have two blog posts that explain more about this project. Photo Essay: A “Family Favorite” Recipe Project for Heritage Spanish Class Teaching Personification with Taco Chronicles in Heritage Spanish Class You may also like: Latinos influyentes - un proyecto para la clase de hispanohablantes How to stay connected: Follow my TPT store so you don’t miss new resources! Join the Heritage Spanish Club for hundreds of ready-to-go resources Check out my blog to see how I use these activities in class! Subscribe to get free resources delivered right to your inbox! Collaborate with me on Instagram (Take pictures of you or your students using this resource and tag me!) Follow me on Facebook and Pinterest ************************************************************************************* How can you get TPT credits to use on future purchases? Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment about the product. Each time you provide feedback, you'll earn TPT credits for future purchases! I appreciate your feedback as it helps me determine which products are most valuable so I can create more for you. ☺ Do you have an idea or request to make this product better? Send me an email at [email protected]. I'd love to hear from you!
There are five Spanish digraphs. Download a free practice PK-1st Spanish Gu worksheet, plus worksheets for the other digraphs, here.
Our English Language Learners are often lacking basic English vocabulary words. The lack of these words often leads to difficulty in reading, writing and general communication. This is a set of 5 vocabulary packets. Each vocabulary has 4 different levels (basic, developing, intermediate and advanced) to allow teachers to meet the needs of all of their students. While working with these packets, students learn, review, write with and play with, new vocabulary words. Each level also includes a cloze word assessment. Use these packets as a small mini lesson, or the basis of all of your ELL instruction, either way it will enhance the vocabulary of your English Language Learners. This set includes all of the vocabulary that ESL students need to introduce and talk about the world around them. Included in this set is: My School My House My Bathroom The Bedroom My Planet Additional ESL Vocabulary packets available in my store include: All About Me Unit Body Parts Emotions Family Clothing Heritage My World Unit My School My House My Bathroom My Bedroom The Earth In the Neighborhood Unit Careers Plants Tools Transportation Weather In the Kitchen Unit Kitchen Items Protein Foods Grain Foods Dairy Foods Fruits and Vegetables Animals Unit Forest Animals Games and Celebrations Unit Sports Winter Holidays Spring Holidays Parts of Speech Unit Important Adjectives Important Adverbs Important Verbs Prepositions Math Concepts Unit Shapes Created by Heidi Raki of Raki's Rad Resources. Find more ideas and products by following the Raki's Rad Resources blog, liking our the Raki's Rad Resources facebook page or following us on Teachers Pay Teachers
Everything you need to know about Teaching a Novel in Spanish Class. Using comprehensible inout based readers in Spanish class.