Category: Culture
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Welcome to The Cultural Calendar for the Spanish Classroom!
Explore the rich and vibrant cultures of the Spanish-speaking world with The Cultural Calendar (see below). For the first three months of the school year (August – October), I’ve curated a comprehensive guide to help you bring authentic cultural experiences into your classroom. Each month is packed with valuable resources that you can easily access…
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El Grito de Lares: Honoring Puerto Rican Heritage in the Classroom
I have a special relationship with the Caribbean. Growing up, all my friends were Puerto Rican and singing “Preciosa” meant just as much to me as it did to them. Learning and sharing about my learnings along the way bring me so much joy. Today, I bring you an honored day in Lares, Puerto Rico.…
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Celebrating Juneteenth in the Spanish Classroom: A Journey of Freedom and Culture
Introduction As educators, we have a unique opportunity to bring the richness of diverse cultures into our classrooms. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, is a significant day in American history, marking the end of slavery in the United States. While this holiday is rooted in African American history, it also ties into the wider diaspora…
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April is Arab American Month: How & Why Should We Celebrate it in Spanish Class?
As April begins to release it’s blossoms, let’s ready our classes to uplift Arab voices in celebration of Arab American Month. Mi gente, join me in a cultural deep dive that impacts our target language and cultures that we teach–not only for this month but for a year-round celebration of diversity and inclusion! So…quiz time!…
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🍀March into Culture: A Deep Dive into Intercultural Learning Opportunities in Spanish Class
As March approaches, I find myself eagerly anticipating the many enriching experiences it brings! March is not just another month; it’s a vibrant tapestry woven with cultural wonders and learning opportunities, particularly in the realms of interculturality & intersectionality in Spanish lessons. Women’s History Month offers so many moments to explore the lived experiences of…
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Honoring Afro-Latinos in the Spanish Classroom: My Journey and Resources
Spanish is a language that offers numerous opportunities to explore cultural intersectionalities, allowing teachers to recognize and uplift diverse student populations. Whether delving into history, music, geography, laws, or linguistics, cultural intersectionality within the products, practices, and perspectives is abundant. This is particularly evident when it comes to Afro-Latinos, distinguished by an intersection of race…
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Obstacles That Keep Afrodescendientes out of Our Spanish Curriculum: Ideas, Tips, & Reflections for Overcoming Them
Spanish teachers face many challenges in the World Language classroom. Therefore, proposing to add anything to the proverbial “teacher’s plate”– including more diverse and inclusive topics to the curriculum, could seem as much as a herculean feat. On one hand, language proficiency levels can vary widely in one class, making it hard to teach and…
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Culture Your Way! Integrating Culture in the Classroom with Snackable Forms of Content!
Welcome to the vibrant month of November, a period woven with a rich cultural tapestry that beckons us to explore and celebrate a diversity that is especially pertinent to the Spanish classroom. As we journey through this month, we have the opportunity to bring the following cultural observances to life for our students: [➡️ Discover…
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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…