
HISPANIC CULTURE POSTS

Spanish Christmas Books for Kids
Inside: Christmas Spanish books for kids. When I was growing up, my mom created little Christmas traditions we kept up for years. One of them was “the book basket.” We had a stack of annual favorites, and she would read a little bit from each one, finishing...

Spanish Songs for Kids: The Best Spanish Children’s CDs and Playlists
Inside: The best Spanish songs for kids, in Spanish-music albums. As we raise our own kids bilingually, we've tried to make our home atmosphere bilingual. That means music on both languages! Since I'm not a native Spanish speaker myself, I've always relied on music...

A Collection of Day of the Dead Songs
Inside: The best Day of the Dead Songs, or canciones para Día de Muertos. With Día de Muertos drawing near, I've pulled together a variety of songs to use at home or in the classroom and add this link to my Spanish songs for kids page. These songs may be fun...

Happy Birthday Songs in Spanish
Inside: Different versions Happy Birthday songs in Spanish, on YouTube. In English, the song Happy Birthday is a staple at any birthday celebration-- and wherever you go, it will basically sound the same. In Spanish, however, there are different versions, and they...

Spanish Speaking Countries Flags and Free Printable Banner
Inside: Spanish speaking countries flags (free printable banner). For Hispanic Heritage month, lots of people are looking for decorations. How about a string of flags from Spanish-speaking countries to brighten up your space or classroom? I've created a little...

Hispanic Heritage Month Photo Challenge & IG Story Templates
Inside: Free Instagram story templates in Spanish and photo challenge. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Americans with Hispanic roots. I like teaching about the famous ones, sure. But what I really love is honoring the everyday people, with their myriad of...

Día de Muertos Bulletin Boards and Displays
Inside: Bulletin boards, ofrendas, and Day of the Dead decorations in Spanish Classrooms. Decorations for Día de Muertos are a welcome alternative to the pervasive chile peppers and sombreros we often see in Spanish classroom decor. Though Day of the Dead isn't...

Spanish Slang Phrases from the Around the World
Inside: A collection of Spanish slang phrases from different countries in the Spanish-speaking world. ¿Así es, di?¡Hola, huambrilla! I remember the thrill of dropping slang into my sentences, as a baby Spanish learner. Di is special to the Pervuian jungle, so it got...

Latin American Movies on Netflix: What to Watch
Inside: The best Latin American movies on Netflix It can be overwhelming to sit down for a night of Netflix, especially when you're trying to sift through lesser-known films. I've spent the last month marathon-ing my way through Spanish-language movies and...

Ideas Para Día de la Madre in Spanish Class
Inside: A collection of ideas para Día de la Madre. Mother's day is a big deal around the world, and a huge deal in Latin America. Whether you're a dad hoping for some ideas, or a Spanish teachers looking for activities to do in class, I've found lots of fun...

Spanish Romantic Movies on Netflix
Inside: A list of Spanish romantic movies on Netflix. Spanish is one of the most romantic languages out there. So as I made my way through Spanish-language movies on Netflix, I obviously needed a list of romantic comedies and dramas! Spanish Romantic Movies ...

Spanglish Movies and Series on Netflix
Inside: Spanglish movies and series on Netflix. In the U.S., languages other than English have a way of dying. By the second or third generation, Italians and Swedes had generally lost their native speech, but some speculate Spanish may prove to be the an...
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