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Top 43 Selena Quintanilla Quotes to Inspire You
Inside: A collection of the best quotes from the Queen of Tejano Music. In her short 23 years, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez inspired the world through her music. She was not only a singer, fashion designer, actress, and entrepreneur– Selena was a role model and inspiration for millions. The Mexican-American singer broke barriers in the music world…
55 Top Dolores Huerta Quotes
Inside: Inspiring quotes from Dolores Huerta, organized by theme. Dolores Huerta is one of the most famous Latina labor leaders in the United States. Dolores Huerta is a living civil rights icon. She has spent most of her life as a political activist, fighting for better working conditions for farmworkers and the rights of the…
What is Chávez-Huerta Day?
Inside: The history behind the day of community service, founded in honor of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta. The Chavez-Huerta Day of Service is a day to honor the legacy of two incredible Latinos in the fight for the rights of American farm workers: César Chávez and Dolores Huerta. Together, the two activists founded United Farm Workers…
What Is Locura de Marzo?
Inside: An overview of doing a music tournament with Spanish students, and how to turn the popular NCAA basketball bracket into a beloved Spanish class tradition. By the time March rolls around, both teachers and students are feeling like it’s been a long year. (And with no end in sight yet!) Enter Locura de Marzo, from Sr. Ashby. OR,…
The Super Siete Verbs in Spanish
Inside: Learn what are the super siete verbs in Spanish, and why they’re so important. High-frequency verbs are fundamental to learning any new language. Spanish students need constant interaction with the highest-frequency words (and these aren’t just verbs: think to, from, for, etc.) The super seven verbs are a great place to start. Not only are they…
Spanish Valentine’s Day Cards: Free Printables for Día del amor
Inside: Free printable Spanish Valentine’s Day cards for the home or classroom. Looking for printables for el Día de San Valentín? I’ve got a set of sweet cards for you that are totally free! Just download, print, and go. These cards are great for personal use or for the Spanish classroom on February 14th. Many people…