Hispanic Heritage Month

A Month of Ideas for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Hispanic Heritage Month Teacher Resources

The study of Hispanic heritage offers you the chance to explore many diverse and rich cultures with your class during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15). These lesson plans, printables, activities, and references will enrich your classroom study. Read the book The House on Mango Street and Shadow of a Bull, learn about Mexico's Day of the Dead, play mariachi music, practice Spanish vocabulary, discover the customs and traditions of Hispanic heritage, play Puerto Rico's circle game, create your own musical instruments, learn about the Spanish-language influence on English, and much more.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Education World offers activities that will help teachers focus attention on the contributions of people of Hispanic heritage to the history of the United States.

Latinx Heritage Month begins today September 15

A time for celebrating the culture, art, and achievements of Latinx people, September 15-October 15 has been designated as Latinx Heritage Month. September 15 also marks the independence days of five Latin countries-Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico achieved independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18.

Hispanic Heritage Month Resources For Teachers, Parents, & Kids

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15, we have gathered free educational resources from PBS LearningMedia. Explore the experiences, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have shaped Latino—and American—history.