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Share My Lesson.  Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized from September 15 to October 15, is more than a celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture. It's an opportunity to educate,…  learn more

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Free Learning Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month

Use these videos, articles, and activities to bring the achievements of Hispanic and Latino people into your classroom. Christine Elgersma August 31, 2023    learn more

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Smithsonian: Latino Culture

The Latino culture is extremely diverse, and there is no singular Latino experience. The identities of Latinas and Latinos are filled with many layers, shaped by factors such…  learn more

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Smithsonian: Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities beyond this month, from September 15 to…  learn more

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Fishtank ELA

Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, provides an opportunity for students to focus on the voices, experiences, and legacies of Hispanic Americans. Fishtank ELA brings Hispanic…  learn more

Best Free Hispanic Heritage Month Lessons and Activities

Explore the impact of Hispanic and Latino Americans with these top free lessons and activities. Officially adopted in 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th through October…  learn more

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24+ Fun Activities To Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate with virtual visits, traditional cooking, crafts, and more. It’s an important time when teachers can highlight and celebrate the diversity of Hispanic communities around our country while…  learn more

Hispanic Heritage Month Biography Posters and Passages

Help your students take an in depth look at the lives of these 10 important Hispanic leaders by reading the biography articles and completing the included poster. It includes a portrait, important facts, character traits, famous words and…  learn more

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CommonLit: Latinx Authors and History

Explore the experiences of Latinx, Chicano, and Hispanic individuals and movements in this literary and informational text set.  learn more

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PBS LearningMedia: Hispanic Heritage Month | All About the Holidays

There are about 54 million Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. That's a lot of people to celebrate! Across the country, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated with…  learn more

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 – Reading List for K-12

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep. 15 – Oct. 15) is all about celebrating the contributions of Hispanic and Latino people to the United States. There’s no better way to…  learn more

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Celebrate Latinx History

Google Applied Digital Skills. Use these lessons to explore the importance of Latinx history, express your identity, and celebrate the contributions made by the Latinx community during Hispanic…  learn more

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With These Free Printable Worksheets

As elementary teachers, it’s important to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15 to October 15, with our students. By adding Hispanic heritage into your lessons,…  learn more

Infoplease: Notable Hispanic Americans, A-Z

Biographies of notable Hispanic people. Infoplease is a reference and learning site, combining the contents of an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an atlas and several almanacs loaded with statistics,…  learn more

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The Aspirations of Sonia Sotomayor

In this biography worksheet, fourth and fifth grade readers will discover the challenges Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor faced in her childhood, and read about how she used those…  learn more

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Famous Hispanic Americans

Celebrate Hispanic heritage with coloring pages dedicated to some notable Hispanic Americans. Click on a worksheet in the set below to see more info or download the PDF.  learn more

NEA: Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month with the following lessons, activities, videos, and more. No matter our color, ZIP code, or language, we want all our children to have…  learn more

Bilingual Materials

The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino's bilingual materials are created to explore various approaches and to enhance the classroom learning experience. They are also excellent resources for…  learn more

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Hispanic Heritage Month Resources

National Museum of the American Latino. The National Museum of the American Latino observes Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15 and October 15 each year to celebrate the…  learn more

National Hispanic Heritage Month

U.S. Department of Education. Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse…  learn more

National Hispanic American Heritage Month

On this webpage of resources curated by the National Museum of the American Latino, you’ll find a list of why and how we celebrate Latino communities and their contributions to…  learn more

Infoplease: Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared…  learn more

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PBS Learning Media: Hispanic Heritage Month | All About the Holidays

There are about 54 million Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. That's a lot of people to celebrate! Across the country, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated with…  learn more

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When Is National Hispanic Heritage Month? (Plus Ideas To Celebrate It)

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Americans who have ancestry in countries that speak Spanish as their primary language. (Hispanic refers to people who speak Spanish and have ancestry in…  learn more

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What Is the Hispanic or Latino Population in Your State?

For this activity, students explore the percent of Hispanic or Latino population throughout the United States and identify states with the smallest and largest percentages of this population…  learn more

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SPOTLIGHT! On Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanics and Latinos have strongly influenced US culture since before the nation’s founding. National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. These…  learn more

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Hispanic and Latino Heritage and History in the United States: Teacher Guide

Since 1988, the U.S. Government has set aside the period from September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the many contributions Hispanic Americans…  learn more

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Awesome Hispanic Heritage Month Activities

Hispanic heritage month is an observance starting from the 15th of September to the 15th of October each year. It’s a celebration in honor of Hispanic culture and…  learn more

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Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Grades K-2

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with these activities exploring Hispanic and Latino culture through art, music, and language — perfect for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. Help younger…  learn more

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National Park Service: Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 to October 15 is celebrated nationwide as National Hispanic Heritage Month. It traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. More than 500…  learn more

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45 Fascinating Facts About Mexico

There are plenty of interesting and unexpected facts about Mexico that will impress and surprise students. Explore this diverse country one fact at a time. BY SAMANTHA CLEAVER SEP…  learn more

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Hispanic Heritage Month Teacher Resources

National Hispanic Heritage month lesson plans, activities, and activities for elementary and middle school students. Hispanic Heritage Month starts September 15 and ends October 15. Celebrate the histories,…  learn more

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KidsConnect: National Hispanic Heritage Month Facts & Worksheets

The National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of culture and origin of Latinos and Hispanic Americans in the United States. The National Hispanic Heritage Month is a…  learn more

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Hispanic Heritage Month | All About the Holidays

There are about 54 million Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. That's a lot of people to celebrate! Across the country, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated with…  learn more

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When Is National Hispanic Heritage Month?

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Americans who have ancestry in countries that speak Spanish as their primary language. (Hispanic refers to people who speak Spanish and have ancestry in…  learn more

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25 Meaningful National Hispanic Heritage Month Facts

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year. It was started in 1968 and has become a national celebration that includes arts festivals and music…  learn more

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September 15: Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. The dates are significant because September 15 is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica,…  learn more

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The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science

SACNAS is dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.…  learn more

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National Hispanic American Heritage Month: For Teachers

Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico,…  learn more

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Hispanic Heritage Month Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These Hispanic Heritage Month activities for elementary school students are perfect for back to school or culture and diversity lessons and activities. They can also be assigned as extension or early-finisher activities, or given…  learn more

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Hispanic Heritage Month Warm-Up Writing Prompts

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this collection of thought-provoking facts and writing prompts. This set includes a variety of interesting topics and is perfect for a daily writing…  learn more