How to Celebrate Womens History Month in Spanish Class Every Day in March
Womens History Month takes place during the month of March and we can use this time to celebrate and teach our students about the impacts Hispanic women have had on our world. There are countless women in the Hispanic world that have made incredible impacts on society. From motivational speakers to astronauts to civil rights […]
7 Interactive Hispanic Heritage Month Activities that Teach about Spanish Speaking Countries
Traveling is one of the best ways to experience a new culture. Immersing yourself in the language, daily life, customs, etc. can help us better understand another culture. But being in a classroom can make this challenging. How can we “travel” with our students? I have 7 interactive ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month Activities that […]
Using the Poems of Pablo Neruda to Make Poetry Fun and Comprehensible in Spanish Class
One of the most famous Spanish poets is Pablo Neruda, and he is a great poet to introduce to your Spanish classes, especially intermediate to advanced level students. Teaching Spanish poetry Pablo Neruda style can be a daunting task. In the poems of Pablo Neruda, there is a lot of figurative language, a great amount […]
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! […]
5 Salvador Dali Spanish Lessons
In honor of Salvador Dalí’s birthday on May 11, I wanted to share with you all of my favorite Salvador Dali Spanish lesson plans. As you probably can tell by now, teaching about Hispanic artists is my passion. It is such a fun way to engage your students in the target language while letting them […]
7 Pablo Picasso Spanish Lesson Plans
As one of the most famous artists in the world, Pablo Picasso’s artwork and life are taught in almost all Spanish or art classes. It can be hard to narrow down exactly what to teach in your Pablo Picasso Spanish lesson plans. From the Spanish Civil War Painting, Guernica, to Pablo Picasso’s cubism, to his […]
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 […]
My Favorite Lessons and Activities to Teach Art in Spanish Class
If I could design my perfect Spanish course to teach, it would be to teach art in Spanish. Ever since I first started teaching a Beauty and Aesthetics unit in a Spanish 3 course, I realized that when I teach art is when I am happiest and when I feel like I am the best […]