Amazing Alebrijes Animals Lessons to Teach During Day of the Dead

Alebrijes animals are colorful, unique, and a beautiful Mexican artform. You can teach about alebrije animals at any time of the school year, but they have recently been associated with Day of the Dead because of the popular movie Coco! Keep reading to learn about my favorite lessons to teach about alebrijes. Your students will […]

The 7 Best Day of the Dead Books to Read with Your Students

Whether you are teaching your little kids at home or sharing Day of the Dead customs with your high school Spanish classes, using books is one of my favorite teaching methods. I truly believe that students acquire a language through reading, and reading a lot! Children’s books especially can provide great comprehensible input with repetitive […]

8 Spanish Halloween Activities That Your Students Will Love

Ever since I was a kid, Halloween has been one of my favorite holidays. The costumes, haunted hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin carving, and so much more make this time of year the best! But Spanish Halloween activities may be hard to come by, as we tend to focus on Day of the Dead during this […]