Author: theculturalclassroom
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Themed Ideas for YOUR Spanish Classroom for the Month of May!
Updated May 2026 From engaging classroom activities for the Spanish classroom to thought-provoking discussion topics, there is everything you need to make this month a cultural success. So take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee, tea, or beverage of choice, and get ready to dive in! Let’s make this May one to remember.…
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Celebrating the Asian-American and Pacific Islander Communities in Spanish Class | CLASS ACTIVITY FREEBIE INCLUDED
As you might know, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. While you may be wondering how to make this celebration relevant in your Spanish classroom, I want to help you think of some easy ways that are little to no-prep! Let’s start with this FREEBIE! Facts for Spanish Class: Immigration Trends It…
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¡Feliz día de las madres! FREE DOWNLOAD!
¡Hola todas/todes/todos! As Spanish teachers, we have the opportunity to not only teach our students the language but also to expose them to different cultures and traditions–and in reverse, show how the Spanish language/customs can be incorporated into everyday American culture & traditions! One of the traditions that unites many of our countries, across the…
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A New Take on Verb Practice: La Batalla, a no-prep review game
This post is about a fun, no-prep verb conjugation review game called La Batalla. This winner will keep your kids in the target language & approximate authenticity through the inspired “Batalla Naval” format! What do kids really want to know? Many times while in the Spanish class, my students are curious about the authentic traditions…
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An Oral & Musical Take on National Poetry Month for Spanish Class
Check out these activities that combine song & music to celebrate National Poetry Month in April! What exactly is poetry? My love of poetry was reignited by a webinar that I watched by Diego Ojedo that was amazing! Poetry is about art and expression: Merriam-Webster gives the following definition of “metrical writing.” Growing up, the…
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What is a WebQuest and why my students love them?
Have you used WebQuests recently in your World Language classes? No matter where you are in the school year, WebQuests offer a great opportunity for your students to experience authentic culture and to grow intellectually. Let’s explore some of the ways I implement WebQuests in my classroom and why my students love them. My Introduction…
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A Spanish/Latino St. Patrick’s Day? Keep Reading! ⤵️
What do you know about the relationship between Spain + Ireland? Did you know that there is a relationship, genetically and culturally between these two powerhouse and unique countries? Here are a few examples below: And so much more! Check out this behind the scenes of a Google Slides presentation with Pear Deck capabilities, of…
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Freebie: Mes de la mujer | ¡Tarjetas!
Check out my new FREEBIE for you for Women’s History Month! Have your students honor the important females in their lives by customizing these gorgeous and diverse cards with messages of inspiration & love. A quick demo (less than 2 minutes) is available in the YouTube link below! You can download the 24 individual cards…
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Social Justice in the Spanish Classroom
Many of us are looking for ways to incorporate Social Justice themes in the classroom. Here are some videos on Social Justice & an activity to bring in relevant vocabulary. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spanish Classroom & Diversity/Inclusion Resources (@theculturalclassrm) Video Resources Classroom Resources Link to more Social Justice Resources…
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“It’s the middle of February, now what?”
I’m sure that many of us teachers (especially if you’re reading this post), ran into February with the following sentiment: to increase awareness of the African diaspora in the Spanish classroom! If so, then you’re in good company. Because I started February like: Karite Black GIFfrom Karite GIFs But now we are in the middle…