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All About Day of the Dead Altars
Inside: An overview of a Day of the Dead altar, and what each element in an ofrenda means. Day of the Dead welcomes the temporary return of souls from the afterlife, during November 1 and 2. Dí de Muertos is mainly known as a Mexican holiday, but versions...
What do Day of the Dead Colors and Symbols Mean?
Inside: A guide to Day of the Dead colors and symbols, with different interpretations of what they represent. From the outside, it might seem strange: Day of the Dead is a time dedicated to remembering loved ones who have passed on. It's also a colorful, vibrant...
73 Hispanic Heritage Month Quotes
Inside: A collection of meaningful Hispanic Heritage Month quotes from famous Latino leaders. September 15th to October 15th marks National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. It's a celebration of both famous Latino Leaders, and the everyday contributions...
25 Classic Spanish Songs You Need to Know
Inside: A guide to the classic Spanish songs that made history and shape Latin music today. Some songs run in your veins. They take you home, your heart swells with memories, and maybe you can’t help but go grab your dancing shoes. In honor of Hispanic Heritage...
31 Days of HIspanic Heritage Month Trivia
Inside: Fun facts and Hispanic Heritage Month trivia to test your knowledge in your classroom or community! Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the histories, cultures and contributions of people of Latin American descent in the...
Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Pages
Inside: Printable Hispanic Heritage Month coloring pages to download for all grade levels! Each year the United States recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month (or Latino Heritage month) through a variety of events and programs. It's a special time to honor the...
21 Spanish Speaking Countries Map (Free Printable!)
Inside: Get a free printable map of the 21 Spanish speaking countries. Plus, see a list of their capitals, country flags, how to say the nationalities, and more. The Spanish language spans four continents, as the official language of 21 countries. With close to 500...
Spanish Countries Songs (And Capitals) Your Students will Love
Inside: A playlist of Spanish countries songs for students and/or Spanish learners, to learn the Spanish-speaking countries and capitals-- set to music, so they won't forget! There are 21 Spanish-speaking countries in the world. (Or 21 countries with Spanish as their...
Spanish Brain Breaks for All Ages (With Printable List)
Inside: Get your students moving and back on task with these fun Spanish brain breaks for class! We all know students can get wiggly and lose concentration when they've been seated too long. This is especially true when learning a new language, and little brains are...
The Best Spanish Numbers Songs for Kids
Inside: Spanish numbers songs for kids. Songs are perfect for learning the numbers in any language! This lists includes my top recommendations for Spanish numbers songs, from young kids to older students. YouTube videos are great, so if you are learning at home...
Authentic Spanish Songs in the Past Tense
Inside: Spanish songs in the past tense with an emphasis on the preterite and the imperfect. Who else loves teaching through music? It’s one of my favorite parts of being a Spanish teacher. 40 Authentic Songs for Spanish I has consistently been one of...
40+ Authentic and Easy Spanish Songs for Beginner Classes
Inside: Authentic & easy Spanish songs to learn Spanish and for beginner classes. As a new teacher, I so badly wanted my students to feel the magic of Spanish. I loved my Latin music, and thought they’d love some realsongs to learn Spanish, too. The problem...
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