There are so many misconceptions about what Cinco de Mayo celebrates. Our job as Spanish teachers is to help students go beyond the tacos and sombreros to understand the true meaning and history behind Cinco de Mayo—and make it engaging and memorable in the process. Make that happen with these Spanish Cinco de Mayo activities!

Resources, activities & ideas for teaching Mexican food / La Comida Mexicana in Spanish class! Use on Cinco de Mayo or the end of the year

5 activities for students to learn spring vocabulary words in Spanish. Keep kids engaged and learning Spanish vocabulary until Spring Break

Teaching the pronunciation of the Spanish alphabet is one of the best ways to kick off Spanish 1. It gives students a strong start with pronunciation, helps them feel more confident when spelling, and builds their listening skills early on. Since Spanish has consistent vowel sounds and just a few special letter sounds, starting with the alphabet really pays off. When students understand how the letters sound, they’re able to read, speak, and spell Spanish more easily—and wit