Hispanic Heritage: Everything You Need

25 Great Ideas for Hispanic Heritage Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 From Aztec math to Carnival masks, these ideas are easy to put together and offer students the chance to celebrate their own heritage while... Read more >	Activities and Games, Book Resources, Lesson Plans What Is Important to You? Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 The students will make self-portraits based on the paintings of Frida Kahlo Read more >
CyberHunt: Take a Trip to Mexico Grades: 3–5, 6–8 Lead your class on a cyberjourney through Mexico with Instructor's Online CyberHunt. Suitable for middle and upper graders, the CyberHunt is a... Read more >	Writing Activities, Lesson Plans Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day on March 31 Grades: 3–5 Teacher Advisor Marissa Ochoa shares activities to commemorate the achievements of Cesar Chavez. Read more >
Activities and Games, Book Resources, Lesson Plans Dancing Skeleton Puppets Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Students will learn about the human skeleton while also learning about the Mexican holiday the Day of the Dead. Read more >	Book Resources, Unit Plans Magnificent Mexico Grades: PreK–K Unit plan created from a teacher's experiences backpacking in central Mexico. Includes classroom crafts. Read more >
Writing Activities, Book Resources, Lesson Plans Traditional Mexican Paper Cutting Grades: PreK–K Students learn about the cultural tradition of Mexican paper cutting. They use their math skills to make ABAB patterns. Read more >	Puerto Rico Grades: 6–8, 9–12 Details Puerto Rico's geological formations, climate, resources, plant and animal life, and human population. Read more >
Author Pam Muñoz Ryan 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... Read more >	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. Read more >
Computer Lab Activities, Online Learning Activities, Lesson Plans Celebrate Hispanic Heritage for Grades Pre K-1 Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Students learning about one of the largest cultural groups in the United States, Hispanic Americans. This lesson includes a brief overview of the... Read more >	Computer Lab Activities, Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities, Book Resources, Lesson Plans Celebrate Hispanic Heritage for Grades 2-5 Grades: 1–2, 3–5 Students in grades 2–5 learn about one of the largest cultural groups in the United States, Hispanic Americans, and the contributions they have... Read more >
Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities, Lesson Plans Celebrate Hispanic Heritage for Grades 6-8 Grades: 6–8 Introduction to the history of Hispanic Heritage. Students learn about one of the largest cultural groups in the United States, Hispanic Americans... Read more >	Online Learning Activities, Unit Plans Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Teacher's Guide Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Students discover the contributions and rich cultures of Hispanics in the United States through a variety of research, discussion, and writing... Read more >
A Month of Ideas Grades: 3–5, 6–8 This year's theme is "Embracing the Fierce Urgency of Now!" Read more >	Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities, Book Resources, Lesson Plans Let's Travel to Mexico! Grades: 1–2 Offers suggestions for teaching students about Mexico, including reading and writing basic Spanish. Read more >
Group Activities, Extension Activities Let's Have a Fiesta! Grades: 1–2 Illustrates a lesson about Mexican culture. The class learns about and participates in traditional Mexican cooking and crafts in preparation for... Read more >	Activity Plan 3-4: La Fiesta! Grades: PreK–K Children will engage in art, music, and cooking activities that celebrate Spanish culture in this ready-to-use teaching idea for three- and four-... Read more >
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... Read more >	Book Resources, Lesson Plans Books and Resources for Teaching About Mexico! Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 A teacher-created book list that includes tips for using these books in your classroom! Read more >