Resources to Teach about Chile

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I know many of us plan units around a topic, theme, or studying a particular country so today I wanted to share with you a few resources to teach about Chile in your classroom! Just a quick note, there are so many amazing options out there, I tried to gather as many as I could, but if there’s something I’m missing, please feel free to drop a comment to help other teachers as they are planning!

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Readers Based in Chile

I found these recommended in a Facebook group for Spanish teachers. It’s always a good idea to preview a book before adding it to your library with your specific classroom and learners in mind!

Websites and Video Resources to Teach about Chile

As always, I’d recommend checking these before showing them to your students. Just because it’s a good fit for one classroom doesn’t mean it’s a perfect fit everywhere! I’ve also tried to list where they can be found now, but we know the internet is always changing on us, so hopefully if they’re not on that host any longer it might be found through a quick Google!

Additional Resources

Here’s a few more resources you could use in your unit(s) on Chile!

Virtual Field Trip (Spanish & English)
Country Report Project (Printable | Digital)
Readings and activities in Spanish & English

Resources to Teach about Chile

I hope these are helpful for you as you plan your unit on Chile! Like I mentioned in the beginning, I know there is so much to cover, so if you have a video, book, or another resource you love including, please feel free to share in a comment below so I can add it for others to see!

Engaging Cultural Activities Your Students Will Love

Sometimes the best way to teach culture is to let students experience it. Try hosting a “Mini Chile Day” in your classroom. Set up stations with Chilean slang matching games, listen to Ana Tijoux while students read short bios of Chilean artists, or taste test pan amasado if your school allows food. Let students create colorful posters about different regions in Chile, focusing on Patagonia, Atacama, and Santiago. Each group can present their region like tour guides.

If you have a projector, show clips of Chile’s landscapes or do a virtual hike through Torres del Paine. Visuals spark curiosity, and students love feeling like they’re exploring the country themselves.

Add Chilean Voices to Your Curriculum

Want to go beyond facts and into real stories? Incorporate Chilean perspectives through podcasts, interviews, or short films. The Duolingo episodes about Chile are amazing for this. Choose one that fits your level and have students pull out what they learn about daily life or traditions.

You can also use Chilean poetry or song lyrics as a reading activity. Violeta Parra or Pablo Neruda offer beautiful entry points to talk about identity, history, and art. Pair a short poem with a discussion or let students try writing a few lines inspired by what they learned.

Create Student Projects That Celebrate Chile

Wrap up your unit with a creative project. Students can design digital brochures, make short skits acting as Chilean exchange students, or build a tiny museum corner in your classroom. Encourage them to include music, photos, and fun facts to bring their learning to life.

You don’t have to do it all. Just choose one or two things that excite you, and your students will feed off that energy. Teaching culture can be powerful, joyful, and yes… totally doable.