5 Ways to Use Gallery Walks in Spanish Class

Gallery Walks in Spanish Class are one of my favorite activities to use in my classroom. There are so many ways to use gallery walks in class! I love how they include movement, and can be a sneaky way to get in a lot of reading practice. I try and include a gallery walk at least once a chapter. Check out these ideas for ways to use gallery walks in Spanish class!

5 Ways to Use Gallery Walks in Spanish Class

Key Points:

• :37 – What are gallery walks in Spanish Class and how can you use them in your classroom?
• 1:20 – Use in Stations/Centers
• 2:40 – Use in your Classroom Library for FVR
• 3:30 – Warm up/Closing (or an exit ticket!)
• 5:05 – Use for Horizontal Translation
• 7:18 – Use as an example for writing activities
• 9:00 – Use as an assessment or final project
• 10:00 – Use as a reading comprehension activity with Google Slides or Boom Cards
• 10:40 – Materials you can use for gallery walks

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The readings include vocabulary supports at the bottom of the page to help your students be successful. Each reading is a basic description of each person’s life, their interests, and what they are known for!

This resource includes a scavenger hunt activity in English, perfect to use for a Gallery Walk activity! Hang the readings around the room, make copies of the scavenger hunt, and you are good to go! The example is also included in my larger bundle of Gallery Walks, which you can purchase here. 

Your Turn!

How do you use gallery walks in your classroom? Any tips or tricks to share? Drop them below or come find me on Instagram to connect!

Mix It Up with Student Created Gallery Walks

Want to take things up a notch? Flip the script and have your students create the gallery walk. Instead of just reading or responding, they become the authors. This is a powerful way to get them writing in Spanish with purpose and creativity. Each student or group creates a short reading. It could be a bio, a cultural fact sheet, a mini story, or even a persuasive piece depending on what you are working on.

Afterward, hang their work around the room and let the rest of the class explore. Add a simple scavenger hunt or comprehension questions and you have an interactive reading and writing lesson all wrapped into one. Students love seeing their work displayed and it adds ownership to the activity. It also works across so many levels. Beginners can write short, scaffolded paragraphs and upper levels can dive into more complex tasks.

Bring Culture to Life with a Gallery Walk

Gallery Walks are the perfect excuse to sneak in cultural content without just hitting play on another video. Choose a theme like Day of the Dead altars, Hispanic artists, or popular foods across Spanish speaking countries. Each station highlights a bite sized piece of culture with visuals, facts, and key vocab.

Students walk around, interact with the content, jot down insights, and maybe even rank their favorite ones. This is especially great around Hispanic Heritage Month or other cultural observances. It makes culture come alive and keeps students moving, talking, and thinking in Spanish.

Ready to Try Something New?

Gallery Walks are one of those activities that check all the boxes. They keep students engaged, bring movement into your classroom, and sneak in tons of language practice without feeling like traditional work. Whether you are reviewing content, introducing culture, or just mixing up your routine, there is always a way to make them work.

If you have not tried one yet, this is your sign to give it a go. And if you already love them like I do, hopefully you found a new twist to try.