Thanksgiving is an American holiday that is traditionally celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the preceding year. Families typically gather to share traditional Thanksgiving foods, such as turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Other activities that are […]
2 New Year’s Eve Spanish Class Activities: Nochevieja
Año Nuevo (América Latina) Cultural Presentation and Activities – In Spanish and English Students learn about New Year’s Eve traditions in some Spanish-speaking countries. Gloria Estefan – Abriendo Puertas – Present Tense and the New Year – This activity includes three cloze versions, full song lyrics, short artist bio, link to Youtube video and answer […]
Chile’s Fiestas Patrias Spanish Cultural Activities
Fiestas Patrias is an important national holiday in Chile celebrated each year on September 18th. This holiday honors the Chilean Declaration of Independence that took place on this day in 1818. (Not to be confused with Independence Day on February 12th.) It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration throughout the country. During this […]
Day of the Dead Lesson Plan and Vocabulary Builder Activities: El Día de los Muertos
Day of the Dead is an annual holiday celebrated in Mexico and other countries throughout Latin America. It is a multi-day celebration that honors family members who have passed away. The holiday is held on November 1st and 2nd each year, coinciding with Catholic All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Throughout the holiday, people […]
Spanish Class Activities for 12 de octubre: Día de la Raza, Día de la Hispanidad, Descubrimiento de América, Fiesta Nacional de España, Pueblos Originarios
In Latin America, October 12 is celebrated as Dia de la Raza, which marks the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. October 12 is celebrated as “Day of Indigenous Resistance” in Latin America. It is a day to commemorate the struggles and achievements of indigenous people throughout the region, to promote indigenous […]
Carnavales en América Latina y España: Spanish Lesson Plan and Class Activities
Carnivals are festivals and celebrations held regularly, usually to mark the change of seasons or other important events. The origin of word “carnival” is from the Latin “carne vale” which translates as “farewell to the flesh” and was associated with feasting and merriment before fasting during Lent. Carnivals can generally involve parades, music, dance, costumes, […]
Día de las Américas: 14 de Abril Spanish Class Activities
Dia de las Americas, or Day of the Americas, is an annual holiday celebrated in Latin America on April 14th. The holiday celebrates the political and cultural solidarity among Latin American countries. It commemorates the establishment of the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocity signed in 1890 by the United States and various countries in Central and […]
Easter and Holy Week in Latin America Spanish Lesson and Vocabulary Builder Activities
In the Spanish-speaking world, Holy Week and Easter go hand in hand. In Latin America and Spain, this is a religious celebration. Your students can compare the religious and secular ways to celebrate this holiday and its origin. Next are ready made Spanish class activities and a resource sheet. Easter and Holy Week Traditions Spanish […]
Independencia de México: Cultural Spanish Class Activities
Mexico celebrates its independence each year on September 15th and 16th. On September 15th, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo launched a movement to free Mexico from Spanish rule. This movement grew into a revolution, which led to the official declaration of independence from Spain on September 16th, 1810. Today, Mexicans celebrate their independence with parades, festivals, and […]
Valentine’s Day Spanish Class Activities: Día de San Valentín o Día de los Enamorados
Help students understand the traditions associated with Valentine’s Day in Spanish and foster a better understanding of the language as it relates to the holiday. Additionally, teaching Valentine’s Day vocabulary can be beneficial for students who are learning Spanish by using it as an opportunity for them to practice their conversational skills in Spanish. Valentine’s […]
Spanish Class Activities for Día de Reyes
Three Kings Day, or the Feast of the Epiphany, is a holiday celebrated mainly in Latin American countries and Spain as a commemoration of the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus. It is celebrated on January 6th and marks the end of the Christmas season. This day often sees people exchanging gifts, just as […]
Las Fallas de Valencia: Cultural Presentation and Activities
A traditional festival, the Falles, is celebrated each year in Valencia, Spain in honor of Saint Joseph. The five main days of celebration are March 15–19, and fireworks displays (Mascletà) are held every day between March 1- 19. Generally, the term falles refers both to the celebrations and to the monuments set ablaze during these […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month: FREE PRINTABLE POSTER
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this free printable poster for your classroom. Three sizes available.
Hispanic Heritage Month Resource Collection for Spanish Teachers
Get ideas to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month with this collection of resources for teachers. Includes decorations, lesson plans, videos and books.
Muévete by Rubén Blades: Spanish Song and Bingo to Practice the Names of the Spanish Speaking Countries
Students practice the names of the Spanish-speaking countries with this lively Spanish song. The booklet includes a bingo game, cloze activity, maps and more.
12 Back-to-School Tips by Spanish Teachers
These tips collected from Spanish teachers will keep your students engaged, enjoying Spanish and will keep them coming back to learn more Spanish.
26 Cool and Free Spanish Resources for Teachers
A list of free Spanish resources for teachers that include printable activities, plans and other articles for their professional enrichment. All online!
Direct and Indirect Object Spanish Pronouns Printable Posters and Handout
This printable poster and student handout shows the direct and indirect object pronouns in Spanish.
Asignatura Pendiente by Ricky Martin: Spanish Class Activities to Practice the Verb TENER in the Present
Spanish class activities to practice the verb TENER in the present with the song Asignatura Pendiente by Ricky Martin. Practice TENGO, plus clozeline.
12 Common Spanish Expressions with Tener: Free Printable Signs
Tener is a Spanish verb that means “to have” or “to possess”. In other words, it is used to express the things you or others have. It can also be used to express possession of emotions such as tener miedo (to be afraid) or tener un gusto (to have a preference). To teach tener start […]
Verb TENER Conjugation Printable Poster and Handout
Decorate your classroom with the verb TENER conjugation printable poster. Includes poster in 3 sizes, a black and white handout and expressions with TENER.
Sin parar by Zehtyan: Spanish Song to Practice Infinitive Verbs (-AR, -ER, -IR)
Practice the infinitive verbs with the song Sin Parar by Zehtyan. Your students will also practice the conjugation of -AR, -ER, -IR verbs in the present
Spanish Regular Verbs Chart: -AR -ER -IR Conjugation in the Present Printable Posters and Handout
Decorate your classroom with this Spanish regular verbs chart poster of -AR -ER -IR verbs in the present tense. Includes the black and white handout.
Refranes Españoles: Classic Spanish Sayings Class Activities [PDF]
Four printable PDF documents with written exercises around classic Spanish sayings. Your students will practice a total of 61 Spanish sayings.
Si no estás by Area 305: Spanish Song to Practice the verb ESTAR in the Present
Practice the verb ESTAR with the pop song Si no estás. Includes a clozeline activity and exercises to use ESTAR to express emotions, actions and location.
Spanish Verb Conjugation ESTAR: Printable Spanish Poster and Handout
Reinforce the Spanish verb conjugation ESTAR in the present with these printable posters and a handout for your students. In letter, legal & tabloid sizes.
VERBA: Free Printable Spanish Card Game
We have a free PDF for you to print out and use for a card game in your classroom. The kids will love it! Nothing to buy, sign up for, or tweet. Before we share the PDF, I want to ask for a quick moment to explain who shared it with us and to present […]
Spanish Verb Conjugation SER: Printable Spanish Poster and Handout
Reinforce the Spanish verb conjugation SER in the present with these printable posters and a handout for your students.
Explain the Cinco de Mayo History to Students in the United States: Video and Worksheet
Spanish teachers can discuss Cinco de Mayo history in class with this video. A PDF with questions about Cinco de Mayo is provided to go with the video.
¿Dónde están corazón? by Coti: Spanish Song to Practice Questions With DÓNDE, ADÓNDE and DE DÓNDE
Practice Spanish questions with DÓNDE, ADÓNDE and DE DÓNDE using the Spanish song ¿Dónde están corazón? by Coti. Includes cloze activity and much more.