I am fascinated by the traditional games children play in Mexico, Peru and Nicaragua. My children learned many traditional Mexican…
Use this Day of the Dead Spanish reading activity with elementary students to practice language skills and raise awareness of…
The United States has states, cities, rivers and mountains with names in Spanish. Looking at the meaning of Spanish place…
Puerto Rico is 100 miles long and 35 miles wide, making its area about 3,500 square miles, the third largest…
Doing crafts in Spanish class is a fun way to mix language and culture. Kids get lots of input (colors…
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand is an award-winning author of children’s books. She is originally from Puerto Rico, and her works include…
Día de los Muertos is full of color and images. It is also full of meaning! Be sure you include…
Martí’s Song for Freedom/ Martí y sus versos por la libertad is a new bilingual picture book from Lee & Low…
Many foods originated in Latin America and then spread around the globe, becoming essential ingredients of world cuisines. Learning about…
Mundo de Pepita created these culture activities for Spanish class to introduce children to the art of the arpillera. I…
There is a rich tradition of nursery rhymes and children’s songs in Spanish. My children grew up singing them, and…
It is important to introduce children to different Spanish-speaking countries. These Peru facts and crossword puzzles are a good place…
Welcome to a collection of Hispanic Heritage Month activities and resources. You’ll find articles with information, crafts, recipes, book suggestions…
Jose-Luis Orozco has a wonderful new CD called ¡Come Bien! Eat Right!. This CD is a feast of rhythm, rhyme…
Are you looking for a way to share Puerto Rican culture with children? The award-winning series Families of the World…
It’s never too early to start a second language. That is one of the many reasons the bilingual board books…
Cooking in Spanish with kids teaches language and culture. It is also an opportunity to communicate important messages about nutrition…
I just watched Worlds Together Cuba, a beautiful 25-minute documentary released in anticipation of Hispanic Heritage Month. It is part…
Whistlefritz recently sent me their new CD of Spanish learning songs for kids. ¡Sabor! has 15 wonderful songs that will…
A few days ago I posted a color-by-number picture in Spanish of a traditional skull for Día de los Muertos…
Día de los Muertos is a colorful celebration. Flowers, candles, and calaveras bring color to altars and graves as we…
This month, many of us are talking about Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with our children…
Check out the end of this post for fabulous Hispanic Heritage Month resources! Welcome to the Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Month…
Nos vamos a México by Laura Krebs is one of my favorite Spanish stories for kids. This beautiful book is…
We are so excited to be co-hosting the first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop Fiesta! Hispanic Heritage Month is…
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept 15 – Oct. 15. If you are looking for materials for your classes or to…