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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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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.
Hispanic Heritage
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12
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Articles, Writing Prompts Too Many Tamales Writing PromptGrades: 1–2, 3–5 What would students do if faced with a problem like the one that Maria, the story's main character, encountered? |
Author's Notes, Authors and Illustrators Breaking Through Author's NoteGrades: 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. |
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 CuttingGrades: PreK–K Students learn about the cultural tradition of Mexican paper cutting, using their math skills to make ABAB patterns. |
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 PuppetsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 With this lesson, students are introduced to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, while learning about the human skeleton. |
 Teaching Guides Global Trek Teacher's GuideGrades: 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-1Grades: 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... |
Lesson Plans, Computer Lab Activities, Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities, Book Resources Celebrate Hispanic Heritage for Grades 2-5Grades: 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 6-8Grades: 6–8 Older students learn about one of the largest cultural groups in the United States, Hispanic Americans, including their traditions and major... |
 Lesson Plans Internet Field Trip: Celebrate MexicoGrades: 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 MexicoGrades: PreK–K Recommended resources, nonfiction books, and picture books for teaching young children about the arts, culture, crafts, history, and geography of... |
Hispanic Heritage Book Lists and Web ResourcesGrades: 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 BooklistGrades: 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. |
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... |
 Lesson Plans, Writing Activities Celebrating Cesar ChavezGrades: 3–5 Teacher Advisor Marissa Ochoa shares activities to commemorate the achievements of Cesar Chavez. |
Lesson Plans, Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities Grades K-2: The Huichol Community of Mexico: Communicating with SymbolsGrades: 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 SymbolsGrades: 9–12 Students create a class mural after studying symbolism and how symbols are a part of the culture of Mexico's Huichol people. |
Articles All About Puerto RicoGrades: 6–8, 9–12 Grolier Online shares Puerto Rico's geological formations, climate, resources, plant and animal life, and human population. |
