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Hispanic Heritage: Everything You Need

These activities provide multiple ways for your class to delve into a study of Hispanic and Latino culture.

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24 Great Ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8

From Aztec math to Carnival masks, these activities help students celebrate hispanic culture while appreciating their own.

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Articles

Author Pam Muñoz Ryan on Ethnicity

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

When author Pam Muñoz Ryan was growing up, there was no Hispanic Heritage Month. The month-long commemoration received federal recognition in 1988, when Ryan was 37. It has grown in popularity since.

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Hispanic Heritage

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Check out these great books in the Teacher Store.

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Articles, Writing Prompts

Too Many Tamales Writing Prompt

Grades: 1–2, 3–5

What would students do if faced with a problem like the one that Maria, the story's main character, encountered?

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Author's Notes, Authors and Illustrators

Breaking Through Author's Note

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

In this essay, Francisco Jimenez shares that his book, Breaking Through, is autobiographical, spanning crucial years of his young adult...

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Lesson Plans, Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities, Book Resources

Let's Travel to Mexico!

Grades: 1–2

Offers suggestions for teaching students about Mexico, including reading and writing basic Spanish.

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Group Activities, Extension Activities

Let's Have a Fiesta!

Grades: 1–2

Students celebrate Mexican culture by making tortillas, liquado (fruit juice), traditional Mexican crafts, and more.

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Lesson Plans, Writing Activities, Book Resources

Traditional Mexican Paper Cutting

Grades: PreK–K

Students learn about the cultural tradition of Mexican paper cutting, using their math skills to make ABAB patterns.

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Activities and Games, Lesson Plans, Book Resources

What Is Important to You?

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2

Students consider this question while making self-portraits based on the work of Frida Kahlo.

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Activities and Games, Lesson Plans, Book Resources

Dancing Skeleton Puppets

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2

With this lesson, students are introduced to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, while learning about the human skeleton.

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Teaching Guides

Global Trek Teacher's Guide

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Students travel to countries around the world without ever having to leave their classroom.

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Lesson Plans, Computer Lab Activities, Online Learning Activities

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage for Grades PreK-1

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2

Students learn about one of the largest cultural groups in the United States, Hispanic Americans. This lesson includes a brief overview of the...

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Lesson Plans, Computer Lab Activities, Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities, Book Resources

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage for Grades 2-5

Grades: 1–2, 3–5

Students learn about one of the largest cultural groups in the United States, Hispanic Americans, through several online learning activities.

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Lesson Plans, Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage for Grades 6-8

Grades: 6–8

Older students learn about one of the largest cultural groups in the United States, Hispanic Americans, including their traditions and major...

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Lesson Plans

Internet Field Trip: Celebrate Mexico

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

This internet field trip introduces students to the cultures and history of Mexico.

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Book Lists

Books for Teaching About Mexico

Grades: PreK–K

Recommended resources, nonfiction books, and picture books for teaching young children about the arts, culture, crafts, history, and geography of...

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Hispanic Heritage Book Lists and Web Resources

Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

This collection of book lists and web resources provides lesson plan ideas, interactive student activities, handy print-outs, and more.

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Book Resources

Hispanic Heritage Booklist

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8

Here are some fantastic books to help you introduce your students to Hispanic heritage during Hispanic Heritage month and throughout the year.

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Activity Plan 3-4: La Fiesta!

Grades: PreK–K

Children will engage in art, music, and cooking activities that celebrate Spanish culture in these ready-to-use teaching ideas for three- and four...

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Lesson Plans, Writing Activities

Celebrating Cesar Chavez

Grades: 3–5

Teacher Advisor Marissa Ochoa shares activities to commemorate the achievements of Cesar Chavez.

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Lesson Plans, Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities

Grades K-2: The Huichol Community of Mexico: Communicating with Symbols

Grades: 1–2, 3–5

Students get an introduction to Mexico's Huichol people and the importance of community and nature in their culture. Students also learn how...

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Lesson Plans, Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities

Grades 9-12: The Huichol Community of Mexico: Communicating with Symbols

Grades: 9–12

Students create a class mural after studying symbolism and how symbols are a part of the culture of Mexico's Huichol people.

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Articles

All About Puerto Rico

Grades: 6–8, 9–12

Grolier Online shares Puerto Rico's geological formations, climate, resources, plant and animal life, and human population.

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