How to Help Your Spanish Students Appreciate Cinco de Mayo History
I remember a few years ago driving by On the Border on May 5th and seeing swarms of people gathered outside on the patio drinking, dancing, and eating guacamole. I would have loved to survey the crowd to see how many of them knew what they were “celebrating.” (Of course other than half priced margaritas […]
Day of the Dead Spanish Vocabulary Activities That Are Festive, Informative, and Cultural
It’s October… time to start thinking about your Day of the Dead Spanish lessons! It may sound like a cliché, but teaching about Day of the Dead or El Día de los Muertos is one of my favorite things to do as a Spanish teacher. And if I could decorate my classroom from wall to […]
The Best Activities for Hispanic Heritage Month that Showcase Amazing Hispanic People
From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. As Spanish teachers, we feel it is our obligation to incorporate activities for Hispanic Heritage Month into our classrooms. However, coming up with specialized content in addition to our normal curriculum is challenging, and sometimes we just don’t have time! […]
7 Exciting Ways to Bring La Tomatina to Life in Spanish Class
Spain is home to some of the most unique festivals and traditions around the world, and La Tomatina is no exception. La Tomatina is a festival that Spanish teachers should be sure to share with their classes. Every year, people participate in the world’s largest food fight, La Tomatina in Spain, but how can we […]
7 Frida Kahlo Spanish Lesson Plans
When I think of my favorite Spanish lessons that I have ever taught, I immediately think of my Frida Kahlo Spanish lesson plans. I originally majored in Arts Administration and have a passion for the arts and music, so naturally as a Spanish teacher, I love finding ways to incorporate art into my lessons. Over […]
8 Must-See Halloween Costumes for Teachers of Spanish
Are you looking for a way to add some fun and life back into your Spanish classroom this year? Whether you’re in person or behind a computer screen, our students would love to see us dressed up in a Halloween costume! Here are 8 must-see Halloween costumes for teachers to incorporate Hispanic culture in your […]
The Six Elements of Day of the Dead in Spanish Class
I can’t believe it is already October! Time to start thinking about Day of the Dead in Spanish class. It can be difficult to condense one important holiday into just a few lessons, so I narrowed it down to six main elements for my students. I chose to focus my Day of the Dead in […]
Incorporating Día de los muertos into Curriculum
Día de los muertos is such an interesting, beautiful celebration that should be taught in Spanish class. However, sometimes we struggle to break from our curriculum and incorporate somewhat “random” lessons or activities that don’t connect to the previous day’s lessons. Or, it may fall right in the middle of reading a novel. How do […]