Spanish Teachers: Receive Our Cultural Calendar Every Month!
Create up-to-date lessons full of culture with the holidays and celebrations around the Spanish-speaking world.
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Spanish Teachers: Receive Our Cultural Calendar, Every Month!
Create up-to-date lessons full of culture with the holidays and celebrations around the Spanish-speaking world.
Enter your info to receive the current month now 👇
Receive This Month's Cultural Calendar & The List of Holidays For the Entire Year Right Now!
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See and share amazing cultural celebrations with your students.
Receive This Month's Cultural Calendar & The List of Holidays for the Entire Year Right Now!
STEP 1
Tell us where to send you the Cultural Calendar by filling out the form above.
STEP 2
Receive the current month Calendar via email instantly.
Check your inbox, promotions, or spam folders!
STEP 3
See and share amazing cultural celebrations with your students.
Why the Cultural Calendar is a Key Tool for Spanish Teachers
We have identified key dates for each country and found tools and resources you may share with your students about each unique, culturally important date. With one simple click, you can access a variety of resources for many of the holidays in seconds.
BONUS!
Add the full year Cultural Calendar to your Google Calendar
We will also send you the link and step-by-step instructions to add the full Cultural Calendar to your Google Calendar.
If you want to easily add more culture to your curriculum, the Cultural Calendar is for you.
Students will be more engaged, and you’ll always be ready to deliver memorable lessons!
Meet Your Teacher Friends
Diana is from Puerto Rico, Jared is from the US, and together we wrote 12 books on the Spanish unique to each country (¡nos encanta!).
We first started creating Spanish lesson plans to help Diana’s sister reduce her prep & planning time. When other teachers approached us to do the same for them, we knew we wanted to help as many teachers as possible.
Jared and Diana, Speaking Latino Spanish Teachers Community
Now we get comments like:
Wow! This is an incredible resource for a first year Spanish teacher! Thank you so very much for the time and effort you put into compiling this! -Theresa F.
I enjoy changing up my lessons and infusing new material. I teach 5 quints a year to 6, 7 th graders. Thank you -Michele M.
Thank you! This is awesome! My first thoughts were to post it on my edline site and have my students click on the links as we approach the special days. Then give them some type of formative assessment to see what they have learned. – Anna S.
I love love love the cultural calendar. What a brilliant idea, its a work of art and I will be using it in our AP classes. – Barbara D.
Spanish Cultural Calendar FAQ
1. What exactly is the Cultural Calendar for Spanish Teachers?
The Cultural Calendar is a complete, done-for-you resource that compiles key holidays, cultural celebrations, and historic dates across Spanish-speaking countries into a single place. It helps middle and high school Spanish teachers plan culturally rich lessons effortlessly throughout the entire school year.
2. What format does the calendar come in?
When you sign up, you will receive an email with:
- The link to download this month's Cultural Calendar PDF. (You will also receive a monthly email with an updated PDF for each month.)
- A full month-by-month list of celebrations to plan ahead.
- Instructions to add the Cultural Calendar for the entire year to your Google Calendar. (You only need to set it up once and you get automatic updates year after year.)
3. Is this resource really free?
Yes! The Cultural Calendar is 100% free to access and use in your classroom.
4. What kind of resources are linked inside the calendar?
Every month features hyperlinks to videos, infographics, news clips, reading articles, presentations, and classroom activities (such as lesson plans, bell ringers, and worksheets).
If you are interested in any of the class activities, you can purchase them from our store.
5. Can I edit or customize the calendar for my own curriculum?
No, the free Cultural Calendar is not editable. The editable version is only available for members of the Spanish Teachers Community.
6. Do I need to re-download the calendar every year?
When you add the Cultural Calendar to your Google Calendar, it automatically syncs all future updates and dates for coming years—you only have to set it up once.
7. How can I use the Cultural Calendar in my daily lessons?
There are several creative ways to integrate it into your classes:
- Calendar Talk: Turn a simple daily date routine into a fun Spanish activity where students learn about world cultures, holidays, and history while sharing about their own lives. Follow the step-by-step guide on how to do a Calendar Talk with the Cultural Calendar here.
- Bell Ringers & Warm-ups: Highlight the "Holiday of the Day" on your board and use the linked videos or readings as 5-minute cultural warm-ups.
- Cultural Comparisons: Use country-specific facts (like Uruguay's non-religious holiday names or regional flag days) to start class discussions comparing customs across the Spanish-speaking world.
- Monthly Themed Units: Plan entire thematic weeks around major awareness months included in the calendar, such as Hispanic Heritage Month, Afro-Latino/Black History Month, or Poetry Month.
- Substitute Teacher Plans: Easily pick a hyperlinked reading or activity from the current date whenever you need last-minute sub plans.
8. Which countries and regions are included?
The calendar covers key dates, independence days, flag days, and unique traditions across Latin America, Spain, the Caribbean, and Hispanic/Latino observances in the United States.
9. Is this calendar suitable for all Spanish levels?
Absolutely. The calendar includes resources adaptable for beginner to advanced levels (Spanish 1 through Spanish 3+), as well as targeted materials for middle school and high school classrooms.
10. What if I want complete lesson plans to go along with these cultural dates?
While the calendar provides free access to many videos, articles, and activities, full lesson plans, worksheets, song activities, exit tickets, and complete thematic units are available inside the Speaking Latino Spanish Teachers Community.
You can buy one off activities mentioned in the Calendar from our store if you need it.
What Is the Spanish Cultural Calendar for Teachers?
Riding on the coattails of the magic from the Spanish-speaking world, our Spanish Cultural Calendar transports your classroom to a place where every day is a fiesta, a celebration of culture.
With each turn of the calendar page, your students will be armchair travelers discovering new cultural experiences, all while mastering their Spanish.
Pique their interest by introducing 🍅 La Tomatina or Día de los Rábanos.
La Tomatina in Spain is like the ultimate tomato fight party, and Día de los Rábanos in Oaxaca, Mexico features intricate radish sculptures – both super cool ways to dive into Spanish culture!
Immerse them in Martes de Carnaval, a colorful and vibrant celebration that symbolizes the last opportunity to indulge in grand feasts and festivities before the onset of Lent.
Digging into Latin American carnivals can spice up Spanish learning, giving students a taste of the lively cultures and celebrations, making the language journey way more engaging and relatable!
So, let your Spanish school calendar be more than just a teaching tool. Transform it with our free monthly calendar resource into a captivating adventure that your students eagerly look forward to.
Take their learning experience to an unparalleled degree that goes beyond traditional teaching norms, changing the way they view the world, one month at a time.
You can add events that resonate deeply with you and your students. Color-code the festivals, mark important milestones, or simply use it as a mood board for celebrating the essence of Spanish culture- the choice is yours.
Then, bring it to life - print it out in vibrant colors and put it up in your classroom. Create a space where each day unravels a new aspect of Hispanic culture.
With your calendar, let every glance towards it spark curiosity, excitement, and a deep appreciation for the Spanish language and its rich cultural tapestry.
Your Students Learn More About Culture!
Students gain exposure to new and diverse cultures through the celebrations taking place in the Spanish-speaking world. The Cultural Calendar provides teachers with links to videos, articles, infographics, books, and other activities related to the holidays, allowing students to learn about the cultural importance of each date. By engaging with these resources, students can deepen their understanding of different cultural expressions, traditions, and celebrations. Additionally, the calendar encourages students to explore and appreciate the richness of Spanish-speaking countries' heritage, enhancing their cultural awareness and language learning experience.
7 Ways Teachers Use the Cultural Calendar in their Spanish Classes
- Introduce students to various cultural festivals, holidays, and important celebrations from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Utilize resources such as videos, articles, infographics, and books to enhance students' understanding of the cultural significance of each date.
- Spark discussions based on the featured holidays to encourage student engagement and participation.
- Create cultural activities related to the festivals and celebrations highlighted in the calendar.
- Design assessments to evaluate students' learning and comprehension of the cultural topics presented in the calendar.
- Meet cultural requirements or standards in the curriculum by incorporating diverse cultural content.
- Foster a passion for learning Spanish by exposing students to new and diverse cultures through the calendar's resources and activities.