Culture Activities - Worksheets in Spanish

From Castles to Cowboys

This unique collection includes cultural information and activities for all of the official Spanish-speaking countries of the world. Included are games, flash cards, maps, flags, coats-of-arms and activity sheets which emphasize the diversity and excitement of the Hispanic world. The goal is cultural awareness through the sharing of information concerning history, geography, sports, folk art, architecture and other aspects of the humanities. Learn about the quipu, the ancient Inca method of inventory, and Puerto Rico’s mascot, el coquí! This fun-filled book is a must for teachers who want to add culture in an entertaining and enriching fashion to their Spanish curriculum.

Culture Activities - Worksheets in English

From Castles to Cowboys in English

Beginning and elementary language students, as well as young geography pupils can now enjoy the same journey through the Hispanic World with this version of From Castles to Cowboys. All worksheets are identical to the original Spanish version, but are in English.

Games and activities for the classroom

Over-Cabeza Transparency Games

Patterns and instructions for producing ten fun-filled games for full class participation. Themes include parts of the body, animals, family, and general vocabulary. Books contain black-line masters for making game boards, tokens, and worksheets. Transparency films are included. (Some assembly required.)

Games and activities for the classroom

A Drill Sergeant's Guide to Fun Spanish

A fun-filled collection of eleven instructional games and related activities that transform the ho-hum classroom into a lively experience. Included are black-line masters for game cards, game boards, related worksheets and more!

Puzzles for the older student

If My Aunt Had Wheels

A delightful collection of twenty-five illustrated word search puzzles for the advanced secondary language student.  Each of these reproducible puzzles bears a theme, such as auto parts, reflexive verbs or commands. When completed, a hidden message will appear: the remaining letters spell out a proverb relating to the theme.

Puzzles for the middle school student

Middle of the Road

A delightful collection of twenty-five illustrated word search puzzles for the older beginning language student (grades five through nine/ten).  Each of these reproducible puzzles bears a theme, such as clothing, professions or vehicles. When the puzzle is completed, a hidden message will appear: the remaining letters spell out a proverb relating to the theme.

Puzzles for the younger student

If My Aunt Had Training Wheels

A delightful collection of twenty-five illustrated word search puzzles for the beginning or elementary level (FLES).  Designed for the younger student, these reproducible puzzles are also thematically arranged, but the hidden words appear in a left-to-right alignment only.  Themes include school, clothing, parts of the body, Christmas and others.  Like the secondary edition, each puzzle bears a message that appears when all of the words have been found..

Proverb activities for the non-beginner

A Friend In Need

This entertaining publication is a collection of activities, worksheets and games for the non-beginner, especially level 2 and above. Based on the use of proverbs, these activities blend with any curriculum and provide an educational and cultural approach to language learning. Also included are indices of proverbs appropriate for use in a classroom, with thematic reference guides.

Illustrated proverb posters, quizzes, booklets and bookmarks

A Friend Indeed

A set of black-line masters for posters, quizzes, student booklets and bookmarks based on the use of proverbs. Excellent for use in a FLES classroom, or with any students young at heart. Also included are indices of proverbs appropriate for use in a classroom, with thematic reference guides.

Vocabulary-building activities

Bingo and More!

There's more to Bingo than a farmer's dog! This collection of worksheets, game boards and flashcards offers a variety of Bingo variations and other activities. Included are ten two-part lessons with instructions and blackline masters for loads of fun! Themes include school, food, fruits & vegetables, household items and professions.

Vocabulary-building activities

More Bingo and More!

This book offers more themes for Bingo fun. Formatted like the original, this collection includes themes of parts of the body, clothing, locations, transportation and sports.

Posters for the classroom

Sign Us Up for Spanish!

A collection of sixty-eight reproducible posters of common expressions in everyday language. Instructions are included for duplicating and enlarging these comic illustrations of daily and seasonal situations. The illustrated designs are useful for teachers of all levels who understand the need for constant visual reinforcement for today's learner. Included are holiday expressions, daily must-use expressions such as "May I go to my locker?" and "My dog ate it." as well as motivational comments such as "On your mark, get set, go!" and "Help!".

Games, songs and activities

No Yawning Allowed!

A delightful cornucopia of games, songs, and activities for the lively Spanish classroom. It's hard to match JoJo's sense of humor and creativity for providing unique entertainment in an educational setting. This book includes blackline masters of worksheets and songs, plus complete instructions for implementing these fun-filled ideas. Written by Joanna "JoJo" Lowe.

Games, songs and activities

No Yawning Allowed! Part II

Another gold mine! This sequel to No Yawning Allowed! provides even more fun and entertainment! JoJo's creativity doesn't stop, and she delights us again with more games, songs and funsheets in this '96 edition of educational activities. Written by Joanna "JoJo" Lowe.

Activities for the beginner

Exploring New Worlds

A complete curriculum guide for a nine-week exploratory Spanish course for Middle School and Upper Elementary levels. The manual includes black-line masters for reproducing worksheets, quizzes, tests, and posters. Lesson plans and suggestions are provided. Written by Jacki Cinotti-Dirmann.

Activities and assessments 

Go for the Goals

Applicable to any language at any level, this book is filled with teacher-ready units which integrate the National Foreign Language Goals and Multiple Intelligences. The nineteen communicative units, which deal with a variety of topics such as travel, love and marriage, fashion, and celebrities, will actively involve your students in learning and using the language. Each unit contains teacher directions, student handouts, suggested activities for each of the intelligences and a variety of assessments. Written by Patricia Randolph, Roberta Slaughter and Patricia Sulu. 

Go for the Goals #BK-2004 $14.95

The Wilder Side

A collection of illustrations for use in individual, paired and group activities in the language classroom. Oliver Wilder's drawings are spirited and creative, with themes appropriate for every level. Suggestions for application are provided.

#NP- "Language" $1.50 each Mix and match! Purchase 5 or more pads in any language or combination @ $1.35 each!