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¡Hola! My name is Kallie De La Cruz and I have taught Spanish for over 10 years, at the middle, high, and university level. I create engaging resources for students that focus on meaningful interaction with the language through a cultural lens. I have traveled to 10 Spanish-speaking countries and embed personal stories, photos, videos, and authentic listening samples from friends I have met along the way (and we all know how hard it is to find good listening activities!) I hold a Master's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from NC State University and am a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. I put a lot of time and care into my lessons and can't wait to share them with you!
While you're here, I have a gift for you! If you'd like 70 Free Conversation Cards to get your students speaking in every unit of Spanish 1, grab them here: https://classesbykallie.myflodesk.com/convocards
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Spanish Rainforest Animals Puzzles for Preschool, Pre-K | Black & White & Color
🐒🦥🦋🧩 Make learning Spanish fun and interactive with these rainforest animal-themed printable puzzles for kids! Designed for early learners in preschool or around ages 2 - 4, this set of printable pages introduces 18 rainforest animals through coloring and puzzles that help children build early Spanish vocabulary in a playful, engaging way. 🐒 What’s Inside:18 rainforest animal vocabulary words in Spanish9 4-piece puzzles (black & white and color versions of each)9 6-piece puzzles (black &
PreK
Coloring Pages, Spanish, Vocabulary
20 Spanish Frutas Printable Puzzles for Preschool, Pre-K | Black & White & Color
🍍🍌🥑🧩 Make learning Spanish fun and interactive with these fruit-themed printable puzzles for kids! Designed for early learners in preschool or around ages 2 - 4, this set of printable pages introduces 20 common and tropical fruits through coloring and puzzles that help children build early Spanish vocabulary in a playful, engaging way. 🍽️ What’s Inside:20 common and tropical fruit vocabulary words10 4-piece puzzles (black & white and color versions of each)10 6-piece puzzles (black & whit
PreK
Coloring Pages, Spanish, Vocabulary
First 100 Words in Spanish for Pre-K–1st Grade | Coloring & Tracing (With Audio)
🖍️ Bring Spanish vocabulary to life with these coloring and tracing activities for Pre-K to 1st grade students! This no-prep resource helps young learners build early Spanish vocabulary through engaging coloring pages and tracing practice. Perfect for introducing or reinforcing words in Spanish, this resource is ideal for classrooms, small groups, centers, sub plans, or homeschool learning. Designed for early learners in preschool through first grade (ages 3 - 7), this set of printable pages i
PreK - 1st
Coloring Pages, Handwriting, Spanish
Spanish Rainforest Animal Activities for Pre-K–1st Grade | Coloring & Tracing
🐒🦥🦋 Bring Spanish vocabulary to life with these rainforest animal activities for Pre-K to 1st grade students! This no-prep resource helps young learners build early Spanish vocabulary through engaging coloring pages and tracing practice. Perfect for introducing or reinforcing rainforest animal words in Spanish, this resource is ideal for classrooms, small groups, centers, sub plans, or homeschool learning. Designed for early learners in preschool through first grade (ages 3 - 7), this set of
PreK - 1st
Coloring Pages, Handwriting, Spanish
Spanish Frutas Activities for Pre-K–1st Grade | Coloring & Tracing Fruit Vocab
🍍🍌🥑 Make learning Spanish fun and interactive with these fruit-themed coloring and tracing activity pages for kids! Designed for early learners in preschool through first grade (ages 3 - 7), this set of printable pages introduces 20 common and tropical fruits through coloring, tracing, simple mazes, and hands-on activities that help children build early Spanish vocabulary in a playful, engaging way. 🍽️ What’s Inside:20 common and tropical fruit vocabulary wordsFun coloring pages for each
PreK - 1st
Coloring Pages, Handwriting, Spanish
End of year Spanish Activity ¡Vamos a la Playa! Spanish Beach Coloring & Puzzles
Get ready for summer with this fun and engaging Spanish beach-themed coloring and activity resource! Perfect for end-of-year activities, pre-summer fun, sub plans, fast finishers, and no-prep days. This beginner-friendly Spanish resource introduces students to beach-related vocabulary through hands-on activities, coloring pages, puzzles, and native-speaker audio support. Students will build vocabulary while having fun with activities designed to keep them engaged and learning. This resource incl
5th - 12th
Coloring Pages, Spanish
Spanish Food Activities for Pre-K–1st Grade | Coloring & Tracing (With Audio)
🌮🌯 Learn Spanish Restaurant Foods Coloring, Tracing, & Activities for KidsMake learning Spanish fun and interactive with this restaurant-themed coloring and activity book pages for kids! Designed for preschool and early learners (ages 3 - 7), this set of printable pages introduces common Latin restaurant foods through coloring, tracing, simple mazes, and hands-on activities that help children build early Spanish vocabulary in a playful, engaging way. Perfect for keeping little ones entertain
PreK - 1st
Coloring Pages, Handwriting, Spanish
Spanish Llama Printable Valentines | Día del Amor y la Amistad Cards
🦙 Celebrate Día del Amor y la Amistad in your Spanish class with these adorable llama valentines! 🩷 Perfect for all levels of Spanish learners, this printable set is a no-prep way to add fun, personalized touches to your classroom. What’s included: 1 page of 8 unique llama-themed valentines (portrait layout, 2 columns × 3 rows)BONUS black-and-white version for coloring Phrases in Spanish such as: “Para un estudiante espectacular,” “Feliz Día del Amor y la Amistad,” “Eres muy especial,” “Llama
PreK - 12th
Spanish
FREE La familia Spanish Family Tree Printable – Simple Family Relationships
🌳👨👩👧👦 FREE Spanish Family Tree Printable – 22 Simple Family Relationships📝Make learning Spanish family vocabulary fun and visual! This colorful family tree handout is perfect for beginners, elementary students, or novice Spanish learners. Students will practice 22 simple family words like madre, padre, hermano, abuela in a clear and engaging way. ✨ What’s included: 🌳 Family tree visual with labeled relationships 👨👩👧👦 22 simple family vocabulary words 🖨️ Ready-to-print
4th - 12th
Spanish, Vocabulary
Thanksgiving / Día de Acción de Gracias Activity: Spanish Word Search
Thanksgiving / Día de Acción de Gracias Spanish Word Search + Vocab GuidePractice Thanksgiving vocabulary in Spanish with this fun 10-word word search! Students will learn and review key words like pavo, calabaza, maíz, and more. Includes / Incluye: 1 printable word search / sopa de letras Answer key / respuestas Vocabulary guide / guía de vocabulario with pictures Perfect for individual practice, homework, early finishers, or Spanish centers. This activity is part of a larger Thanksgiving
4th - 12th
Spanish
Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Spanish Wordsearch Printable Activity
Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with this Spanish wordsearch! Perfect for elementary, middle, or high school Spanish classes, this activity includes 10 themed words for students to find, helping them practice Spanish vocabulary while learning about this important cultural tradition. Printable and ready to use in class, it makes a fun, low-prep activity for your students. Make sure to check out my other single activities, including my vocab and matching game FREEBIE and my fu
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Latino and Hispanic Studies, Spanish
Also included in: Bundle: Complete Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Activity Pack
English & Spanish Dual Language Alphabet Flashcards and Game Card Bundle
Make learning the alphabet fun and interactive in both English and Spanish with this bilingual Polaroid-style alphabet card bundle! Perfect for elementary classrooms, ELL/ESL students, and dual language programs, these cards help students recognize letters, practice sounds, and build early vocabulary through hands-on, engaging activities. With two complete sets included, you can easily support English literacy, Spanish language development, or bilingual instruction. These cards are i
K - 5th
Alphabet, Reading, Spanish
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, RF.K.3a
Elementary or ELL Polaroid-Style ENGLISH Alphabet Cards–Flashcards,Study&Games
Polaroid-Style Alphabet Cards for elementary and ELL – Instruction, Study, and Game FlashcardsMake learning the alphabet fun and engaging with these cute Polaroid-style alphabet cards! Perfect for elementary and ELL classrooms, these cards help students recognize letters, practice sounds, and build early vocabulary. What’s Included:26 whole page instructional alphabet cards for instruction or to display around the classroom (1 per page)26 alphabet study cards for students (4 per page)52 alphab
1st - 5th
Alphabet, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1d
, RF.K.3a
Also included in: English & Spanish Dual Language Alphabet Flashcards and Game Card Bundle
El alfabeto / Spanish Alphabet Flashcards and Playing Cards Polaroid style
Polaroid-Style Spanish Alphabet Cards – Instruction, Study, and Game FlashcardsMake learning the Spanish alphabet fun and engaging with these cute Polaroid-style alphabet cards! Perfect for elementary, middle and high school Spanish classrooms, these cards help students recognize letters, practice sounds, and build early vocabulary. What’s Included:27 whole page instructional alphabet cards for instruction or to display around the classroom (1 per page)27 alphabet study cards for students (4 p
K - 12th
Alphabet, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spanish
Also included in: English & Spanish Dual Language Alphabet Flashcards and Game Card Bundle
Spanish 1 Cut and Match Spanish Cognate and Picture Cards
A PDF printable for students to cut out the 28 cards and match the 14 Spanish words with the picture that matches each one. Great for beginning Spanish! This resource is part of my Alfabeto y cognados lesson, so be sure to check that one out too! Follow my store for updates, and subscribe to my email list for exclusive freebies for Spanish class! 🎉 Get a special welcome freebie, monthly resource highlights, classroom tips, and quarterly FREEBIES delivered straight to you. 👉 classesbykallie.co
1st - 12th
Spanish
Papel Picado Printables: Teach Spanish Colors with Differentiated Activities
🎉 Teach Los Colores in Spanish with Papel Picado Fun! 🎉 Make learning Spanish colors engaging and culturally rich with this differentiated activity pack. Perfect for elementary Spanish, dual language, or world language classes, these hands-on resources combine authentic papel picado art with interactive practice to help students master 8 common colors in Spanish. ✨ What’s Included: 1 instructional slide/printable reference page for 8 Spanish colors 2 differentiated cut-and-paste worksheet
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Spanish
¿Cómo estás? Spanish 1 Emotions Cut and Paste Vocabulary Matching Activity
Have students practice vocabulary for 8 common emotions with this cut and paste activity. Suitable for any level! This resource comes as a PDF. Make sure to have student scissors and glue handy! Follow my store for updates, and subscribe to my email list for exclusive freebies for Spanish class! 🎉 Get a special welcome freebie, monthly resource highlights, classroom tips, and quarterly FREEBIES delivered straight to you. 👉 classesbykallie.com
PreK - 12th
Social Emotional Learning, Spanish, Vocabulary
Spanish Conversation Tic Tac Toe Activity Coloring Printable Worksheets
Engage your Spanish 1 students with this dynamic ¿cómo estás? emotions Spanish activity worksheet that combines learning and fun. This interactive tic-tac-toe game helps students practice expressing their feelings while enhancing vocabulary retention and conversation skills. A four-round tic-tac-toe game for practicing the feelings "bien, enojado, cansado, enfermo, feliz, nervioso, triste, más o menos and mal." This plays like regular tic-tac-toe, except you have to say "estoy ___" and the emoti
5th - 12th
Spanish
¡Vamos al Amazonas! 15-Day Spanish Unit Plan (Animals,Colors,Shapes & Body Parts
🌿 Take your students on an Amazon Rainforest adventure—while learning Spanish!This 15-lesson unit (50 minutes each) introduces students to essential Spanish vocabulary in a fun and meaningful context. Students will learn: 14 Amazon rainforest animals Colors, shapes, and body parts Along the way, they’ll also explore culture by learning about molas—the beautiful textile art of the Kuna people of Panama and Colombia—and even create their own using the animals, colors, and shapes from the uni
5th - 12th
Graphic Arts, Spanish
Day 15: ¡Vamos al Amazonas! Día de repaso (Review Day)
This 50 minute lesson is part of a 15-day unit (see Bundle!), in which students will reinforce the vocabulary they have learned about rainforest animals, colors, shapes, and body parts throughout the unit. They will review the vocabulary covered, play a Kahoot to review animals and their colors and body parts, and play Headbandz with the animals to practice interpersonal communication and practice describing and guessing the animals! Make sure to check out the Bundle! It is a 15 lesson sequence
5th - 12th
Spanish
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¡Hola! My name is Kallie De La Cruz and I have taught Spanish for over 10 years, at the middle, high, and university level. I create engaging resources for students that focus on meaningful interaction with the language through a cultural lens. I have traveled to 10 Spanish-speaking countries and embed personal stories, photos, videos, and authentic listening samples from friends I have met along the way (and we all know how hard it is to find good listening activities!) I hold a Master's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from NC State University and am a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. I put a lot of time and care into my lessons and can't wait to share them with you!
While you're here, I have a gift for you! If you'd like 70 Free Conversation Cards to get your students speaking in every unit of Spanish 1, grab them here: https://classesbykallie.myflodesk.com/convocards
Teaching style
I believe that the way we teach foreign language should mirror how language is learned in real life as much as possible and aim to foster exposure to the language by using authentic resources and develop activities that allow students to practice the language in a contextualized manner, as they would outside of the classroom environment, and in a way that is fun and engaging for the student.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Masters Fellow at UNC Charlotte (2021-22 and 2024-2025)
Outstanding Graduate Student Award (2020)
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award (2020)
Awarded a Sigma Delta Pi research grant to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain and create a Spanish 1 curriculum as my Masters Capstone (2019)
NC Teaching Fellow
University Honors Program
Valedictorian at NCSU Class of 2014
Presented undergraduate research of John Dewey's philosophy of education applied to foreign language instruction at the 2014 FLANC conference
High School Spanish Award, Cary High 2010
My own education history
Master's Degree in Spanish with a concentration in Linguistics from NCSU, Class of 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from NCSU, Class of 2014
Study abroad at the University of Costa Rica, spring semester of 2012
Additional biographical information
I have traveled to Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, France, Morocco and China. I travel in the summer to do mission work, practice my Spanish, bring back pictures and resources for my classroom and take school supplies donations to local schools. My husband is Dominican and we speak Spanish at home with our family.
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