Motivated for Back to School

I know we are not ready (I am not ready). But with all the ads, pinterest and so on I feel like BTS is almost here.

I am still creating fun stuff for my kiddos. I will be fun having badges for our special days in school.

Feel free to print these badges for your students.

If you like them check my Back to School Bundle or my First day of School minibooks.

Have fun! 

Lita Lita

learning in Spain

Capital letters in Spanish

Hi! I am Lita Lita from Learning in Spain.

I teach 1st-2nd graders in a Spanish school. We have a bilingual program and sometimes it is difficult for our students to remember when some spelling rules.

When the same teacher teaches both languages in the same classroom students might mix the rules. That's why I create anchor charts all the time. I have separate walls for each language so they don't get confused. 

The kids loved referring to them and some copied them. That's why I created 'fill in the gaps anchor charts'. We use them to review or evaluate. The kids file them in their language binders and we staple them together at the end of the year to create a spelling reference book.

This is an example: Capital Letters.

We do not use capital letters for months or days of the week in Spanish. It is easier than that. 

For more Spanish resources visit my blog:

http://learninginspain.blogspot.com

Book Recommendations

Grab a copy of this freebie to be used during your students' independent reading center as a way for them to share books they have enjoyed reading with others in the class! It is also a great way for you as a teacher to do a quick check-in with what they are reading. Check out how I use it in my classroom as well by clicking on the image below!

Ya vienen los Reyes

Isn't it exciting! Kids from different countries are waiting for The Three Wise Men. They will be bringing toys and candies!

During this week it is a tradition singing some Villancicos and writing the letters. You can watch a Villancico (Christmas Carol) here, but if you want some Spanish online resurces for your kids visit my blog: Learning in Spain.

Feliz Navidad!



Lita Lita from LEARNING IN SPAIN

Holiday Christmas Thank You Cards in Spanish

Thank your students in Spanish for holiday gifts received with these owl-themed thank-you cards. Click the image for your copy.

Tabitha Carro

Christmas Spanish Vocabulary Freebies

Here's a freebie with three activities to practice Spanish vocabulary during the holiday season.

Activities included are:

* 16 Vocabulary Puzzles
* Paper Quizzer (Cootie Catcher) with instructions
* 16 Flashcards

For your free download, click the image:

iFelices Fiestas!

Tabitha Carro

Halloween sale!

Happy Halloween!

Are you looking for Bilingual Halloween resources? I am having a big sale at my TPT store with some craftivities, folding activities and some other printables.

Everything is in English and Spanish!

You can see in my blog how I used some of them in the classroom to teach some writing.

And even if you are not celebrating Halloween I have some fun resources to have fun with the Day of the Dead.
Check out the free online games. My students loved the CALAVERAS.

Have fun!

Lita Lita
from learninginspain.blogspot.com

Comparing Numbers w/ Pac-Man

I love teaching how to compare numbers using my dear friend "Pac-Man". The kids always have a blast with it! Snag this activity page in English/Spanish as well as see how I do this in my classroom by clicking on the image below!

Themed Journal Covers

Grab a free copy of my themed journal covers for your "Working with Writing" center. They come in both English and Spanish!

Click on either image to download them!

Geometry and Snack Time

Hello, Bilingual Friends!

Just wanted to share with you a fun activity my students did this past week to explore different concept of geometry. To see more, just click on the image.

Have a great week!

Tabitha

A la escuela - Printable Easy Reading Book in Spanish

My five year old is learning how to read, so I started creating little printable books for him and others his age. They can read them over and over, and color in all of the pictures too. Grab a FREE copy from our Teachers Pay Teachers store to use with your students.

Spanish Back to School Mini FREEBIE

This is a fun little book that highlights important words and verb conjugations and gives students a chance to write and read in Spanish. Click the image for your free copy. :)

Tabitha Carro

New bilingual items!

It's almost back to school time and we must get ready. This Summer I have been working on some new clip art, back to school activities and lots of new Fold and Learn Science printables. Everything is done in English and Spanish! Check out for a freebie too!

I am having a big sale as many other sellers in Teachers Pay Teachers. Use the promo code: BTS12

Enjoy your last days of holidays and don't lose this great opportunity on Teachers Pay Teachers.

Lita

Learning in Spain

"Las Súper Cinco" Bookmarks

Just finished up these "Las Súper Cinco" (my version of the Daily Five) bookmarks for my kiddos to use this school year. Click on the image, and snag a copy on my blog in English or Spanish. I have also made copies with the original "The Daily Five" heading, if you prefer that style for your room!

A giveaway and a freebie!

Hola!  I wanted to make sure to share two things with you here today.  First, I'm having a HUGE giveaway on my blog - there are only 2 days left.  So make sure to head over and enter for your chance to win a $70 Vistaprint voucher, and prizes from your favorite bloggers!  It ends Saturday at midnight (EST), so don't delay!  Click the images below to head on over:

I also wanted to share a freebie!  I've begun experimenting with Debbie Diller's math work stations during summer school.  Here is one work station that is easy to start with and expand upon.  I've included everything in English and Spanish.  The kids have loved it, and are already experts!  Click the image below to see the original post!

Hope to see you at my blog!
Saludos,
Mrs. Castro

Spanish Vocabulary Cube Freebie

My students had a lot of fun playing with Spanish vocabulary cubes at the end of the year. You can see how this activity works and download your own free Spanish cube at Krista's Second Grade Super Kids blog! (Click image.)

Tabitha Carro, FlapJack Educational Resources



Monstruos de la multiplicación

Check out the "Monstruos de la multiplicación" that we made today in class and snag a copy of the activity sheet at my blog by clicking on the image below!

Mi Libro de Consulta de Ortografía

I created this reference activity book as a tool for reviewing all of the spelling patterns we have learned in Spanish this school year!

Snag a copy at my TpT store, if you are looking for something similar to finish up the year and/or would like a great resource to supplement your Spanish spelling!

Visit my giveaway!

Last week I realized That I had reached 50 followers, so I decided having a giveaway on my blog. I will be giving a TpT giftcard.

Join the fun!

Lita Lita from Learning in Spain

Mi Libro Sobre México

Cinco de Mayo is coming up this weekend. What a great opportunity to learn about it and share this celebration with our children! I put together a list of resources that could be useful in your classroom and at home! Please follow this LINK to learn more about "El Cinco de Mayo," and why I teach about it in my Spanish classes! Also stop by my Teachers Pay Teachers store to download a free mini-book about México!

Carolina 

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