If you want to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, you have so many different options you can do! Whether you’re celebrating independence days of the many countries who commemorate independence during this time, creating a bulletin board or display, or teaching your students about Hispanic cultures and contributions of influential Latino leaders, there are so many great ways to celebrate. Let’s look at this fun educational coloring page and comprehensible reading workbook you could use throughout Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month
Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month used to just be Hispanic Heritage Week? In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed the week beginning September 15, 1968, as National Hispanic Heritage Week, and encouraged the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Read the official proclamation here! His message specifically refers to the contributions of American citizens and speaks to the Hispanic traditions that enrich the nation. There are so many perfect ways to celebrate those traditions and contributions, it’s hard to choose! It’s a good thing that in 1988, President Ronald Reagan announced that the week would become a full month to celebrate Hispanic Heritage in the United States. ¡Vamos!
Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Pages Workbook
Spanish-Speaking Countries’ Flags
This workbook includes a page for each of the Spanish-speaking countries to color their flags. There is also a page with a glossary to support your Spanish learner with the specific flag vocabulary to describe the designs they’ll see throughout the workbook.
List of Hispanic Countries Included:
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- España (Spain)
- Guatemala
- Guinea Ecuatorial (Equatorial Guinea)
- Honduras
- México
- Nicaragua
- Panamá
- Paraguay
- Perú
- Puerto Rico
- República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
The country names are labeled in Spanish. There is a blank page between each of the flag coloring pages to prevent marker bleed through. This is a great way to introduce these symbols of Latin America, South America, and Europe!
While middle school and high school students might know that Puerto Rico isn’t technically a country, it’s certainly a region with a culture and history all its own that plays a huge part in the Spanish language. If you’d like you can discuss their government as you go through the coloring pages!
Contributions of Hispanic People Around the World
The next portion of the workbook includes short, comprehensible biographies for easy Spanish reading! Read through 24 short biographies about well-known Latino Americans, Hispanic Americans, and influential Hispanics from all over the globe. It’s a great addition to your homeschool study during Hispanic Heritage Month!
This section of the workbook includes a variety of ways to practice Spanish vocabulary and skills including:
- saying someone’s name
- birthday
- country of origin
- personality and physical characteristics
- personal achievements and accomplishments
- describing where someone lives
- stating likes and dislikes
This is perfect for beginning Spanish learners! These easy Spanish reading biographies include 24 influential Hispanics from several different countries, backgrounds, and occupations.
Biographies Include:
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- Celia Cruz
- César Chávez
- Dolores Huerta
- Ellen Ochoa
- Frida Kahlo
- Gabriel García Márquez
- Gloria Estefan
- Gustavo Cerati
- Gustavo Dudamel
- Jorge Ramos
- Juan Manuel Santos
- Junot Díaz
- Laurie Hernandez
- Lionel Messi
- Mario Vargas Llosa
- Oscar de la Hoya
- Oscar de la Renta
- Roberto Clemente
- Rubén Blades
- Sammy Sosa
- Selena Quintanilla Pérez
- Shakira Ripoll
- Sonia Sotomayor
At the end of each biography, there are a few comprehension questions to check for understanding, as well as a black line illustration of the person that students could choose to color, and the flag representing that person’s heritage.
An answer key is included for the comprehension questions, at the back of the workbook for students to check their work! There is also a glossary to support novice learners.
Please note that the readings are primarily in the present tense to support novice learning, even if the person described has passed away. There are a few instances of past tense, supported by the glossary if necessary for the learner to reference.
Research Project
After working through the biographies, utilize the research project to explore and learn more! This is the perfect way to wrap up your homeschool unit on Hispanic Heritage Month.
The research project portion of the workbook includes:
- 40 people to choose from for inspiration
- 4 pages of graphic organizers to support research and writing a draft of the project
- 2 page research project template in English for the final project
- 2 page research project template in Spanish for the final project
Learn about and recognize contributions made by Hispanic Americans to the United States and world. Celebrate heritage and culture while practicing Spanish!
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Teaching Colors in Spanish
If you’re working on colors, one of my favorite teaching resources is to combine colors and flags! This blog post includes several different printable coloring pages for you to choose from! These are a great choice for Hispanic Heritage Month coloring pages. They are perfect for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and reviewing color vocabulary in Spanish.