Author: theculturalclassroom
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Free PD w/ ME In July: Get Professional Development Links Here + Sign Up Today
đ Free PD w/ ME in July is your invitation to refresh your teaching mojo without spending a dime. Iâll be leading two high-energy sessions packed with culture-rich strategies and ready-to-use resourcesâand you can join from anywhere. Get professional development links here, snag your seat, and sign up today so we can grow, laugh, and…
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The Afro-Latino Spanish Classroom Calendar: A Year-Round Road Map for Normalizing Diversity
Looking for a Spanish culture calendar that goes beyond the usual holidays and textbook examples? â¨My free September download of The Afro-Latino Classroom Calendar is live! It spotlights key dates, biographies, and cultural moments that uplift Afro-Latino voicesâwith links embedded to get you started in the classroom! This calendar of activities is perfect to integrate…
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An Earth Day That Hits Different: Meaningful Lessons for Spanish Class
When Earth Day rolls around, I donât just think about reusable bags and paper straws. I think about my daughter. Sheâs ten. Brilliant. Observant. Deeply thoughtful. And lately, sheâs been asking me some questions that are hard to answer: đ§đ˝ “Why do the cars that are better for the environment cost more than the ones…
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What Does It Really Mean to Decolonize the Spanish Classroom? (And how can we actually do it?)
Decolonizing your Spanish classroom isnât about being perfect or checking boxes. Itâs about re-centering voices that have been historically left out and creating a space where students can connect more deeplyâto themselves, each other, and the world. đđ˝ Resources included. Hereâs what that can look like in real life: 1. đ Shift Away from the…
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Why Afro-Latino Voices Belong in Black History Month
“You canât have your fried chicken and tacos too.” That was a comment I once received on an Afro-Latino-themed ad I ran on Facebook…. …I deleted it… …But I havenât forgotten it. Unfortunately, it lives rent-free in my head. Because it reminded me of a painful truth in the work that I do and the…
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Bringing Culture into the Classroom: Why the 5th C is So Hard to Implement
Culture is often referred to as the heart of language learning, the piece that transforms a classroom experience from memorization to connection. The ACTFL’s 5 C’sâCommunication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communitiesâare designed to guide language educators toward holistic instruction. Yet, among these, the “Cultures” component often feels the most elusive. Why is it so challenging…
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Bad Bunny & “DeBĂ TiRaR MĂĄS FOtoS”: More Than EntertainmentâA Cultural Statement That You Need To Teach
đ¸Ways that you can incorporate Bad Bunny’s new album into your Spanish class On January 5th, 2025, Bad Bunny dropped an exquisite love letter to Puerto Rico in the form of a musical album with “DeBĂ TiRaR MĂĄS FOtoS”. Two days prior, he released a cortometraje that he directed to great acclaim. As of Jan…
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How One Project Changed Everything: Lessons from My Cultural Classroom
Representation in the Spanish classroom mattersâbut too often, Afro-Latino voices remain underrepresented or completely absent from language curriculums. As educators, we have the power to shape how students engage with the language and the cultures it represents, but how can we ensure weâre sharing a fuller, more inclusive picture of the Spanish-speaking world? This look…
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Protected: The Cultural Compass | Companion Site
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Centering Indigenous Voices: A Guide to Social Justice in the Classroom
When it comes to teaching social justice, one of the most powerful ways to engage students is through the theme of Indigenous voices. Indigenous cultures, languages, and histories are rich with lessons about resilience, community, and identity. Yet, these voices have been marginalized for centuries, and their stories often go untold in mainstream education. As…
