Hola septiembre—how you doing, nena? 💃🏽 As teachers, we are so lucky because we get to celebrate two New Years: one at the start of the actual year (ex: 2026) and one at the start of the academic year (ex: 2025-2026)! Let’s see what September has to offer!
Let’s Get The Party Started With Hispanic Heritage Month! 🪅
September 15th – October 15th marks Hispanic Heritage Month! Our opportunity to celebrate and uplift the voices of our Hispanic family-though to be honest-this is year-round work, especially in Spanish class!!
Previous Helpful Blog Posts:
- 📝 “Getting Ready for Hispanic Heritage Month with These Classroom Tips!”
- 📝 “Uplifting Diverse Voices During Hispanic Heritage Month: Resources for Your Classroom”
YouTube Playlist
- 🎶 “Hispanic Heritage Month Playlist”
- 🎶 “🥳🎉Celebrando México🥳🎉”
- 🎶 “Tiny Desk Concert Series | Spanish Language”
Freebies:
- 🆓 Add some diversity to your #HHM celebration by looking at the lives of Afro-Latinos & Indigenous Latinos! CLICK HERE for FREEBIE
- 🆓 FREEBIE: Celebrity Highlights on Celia Cruz in Spanish (includes video & info sheets)
Awesome Resources for the Classroom!:
🎉 Click below for additional resources:
My Hispanic Heritage Month Resources!
Celebrating Puerto Rico with El Grito de Lares 🇵🇷🎉
Another powerful September celebration to share with students is El Grito de Lares (September 23). This historic uprising in Puerto Rico in 1868 was a call for independence from Spain and has become a lasting symbol of resistance, freedom, and national identity. Even though the movement was suppressed, its legacy continues to inspire Puerto Ricans today. Highlighting this event in class gives students another lens to see how communities across the Spanish-speaking world have fought for justice and self-determination.
Previous Helpful Blog Posts:
“El Grito de Lares: Honoring Puerto Rican Heritage in the Classroom “
Awesome Resources for the Classroom!:
Spotlighting Moments of Afro-Latinidad During September
Let’s normalize including Afro-Latino voices year-round: not just for Black History Month! Enjoy the resource below for September, offering specific ways to celebrate Afro-latinidad.
Some Useful Resources for Returning to the Classroom
Looking for helpful resources for returning to the classroom? Check out the following:
- “Decorating your classroom shouldn’t drain the bank! 🛒💸 | 5 Free Downloadables for Your Class!”
- ✨ “¡Listos para brillar! Elevate Your Spanish Classroom Experience” ✨
- “Get to Know Your Students Better: A Must-Have Back-to-School Tool“
