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Looking for a fun and easy cultural project for your elementary Spanish class? Hojalata is the perfect activity for young learners who want to learn more about Mexican art culture. Hojalata is the tin art made in Mexico that creates both practical and ornate objects. Mexican artisans and craftsmen draw on their imagination to mold […]

I love the Advent season. As an exchange student in Germany, I celebrated Advent for the four Sundays before Christmas with afternoon tea, cookies, conversation, laughter and candlelight. It was a magical celebration and I have continued the tradition with my own family. You can share this tradition with your students easily thanks to Deutsche-Welle. […]

and A Sing-Along with Joel Valle! Last week over 80 kids gathered together up in the gymnasium to sing, dance and listen to Joel Valle play songs from the Mi Guitarrí: Spanish Songs for Kids CD. For several weeks each Spanish class had been practicing the songs so that students could confidently sing along in […]

¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! Thanksgiving is a very American holiday, but taking time to reflect and be thankful is a quality found in every culture. Several weeks ago, a local ice-cream shop donated ice-cream to the school where I teach. The owners are Hispanic, so my students had to place their orders in […]

Mexico will celebrate its centennial revolution on November 20th. They’re remembering the beginning steps towards a more just democracy for the common man. What benefits came from that struggle? In 1916 the revolutionary struggle was decided in favor of Venustiano Carranza. An official election was called for and deputies representing almost the entire country gathered […]

Mexican Hot Chocolate! As the season cools into winter, Mexican Hot Chocolate is the perfect way to warm-up your afternoon. We chose this recipe because all of the ingredients are readily available in any grocery store and it’s one that your kids can participate in! The word “chocolate” comes from the Aztec word “xocolatl,” which […]

You have been invited by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the U.S. Department of State to participate in the 11th annual International Education Week this November 15th – 19th. Schools around the States and the world will be celebrating the importance of an international education. “All of us share this world for but a […]

The centennial celebration of Mexico’s Revolution is quickly approaching. How are you planning on introducing this significant, cultural event to your Spanish class? Here is a quick review of the legendary characters and the roles they played. The Mexican Revolution officially started November 20th, 1910 when Francisco I. Madero escaped from prison and declared that […]

¡Feliz Día de los muertos! Depending on your situation, you may or may not have the resources or desire to plan a big celebration, yet bringing a culture to life through studying its holidays is an exciting diversion from the typical school day. Here is a simple, innocent way to introduce Día de los muertos […]

Learning a second language at an early age has many, many benefits including: Having a positive effect on intellectual growth. Enriching and enhancing a child’s mental development. Giving students more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening. Improving a child’s understanding of his/her native language. Giving a child the […]