Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Resources
Share My Lesson's collection gathers free Hispanic Heritage Month activities, lesson plans, and family resources for PreK through 12th grade. The resources cover history, literature, music, art, food, and civil rights. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15, and every item works throughout the school year.
Teachers can grab a single read-aloud for one class period or build a full unit. Each resource sits in a labeled topic section, so you can jump straight to what fits your students. You can also filter by grade level and subject with the tools at the top of the page. The range runs from elementary picture books to high school primary-source lessons.
What You'll Find in this Collection
- Read-alouds, art projects, and music activities for younger students
- Lesson plans for elementary, middle, and high school on Hispanic and Latino leaders, artists, and changemakers
- Blogs and professional development webinars for your own practice
- Family resources for celebrating and learning at home
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Students at Every Grade Level
These Hispanic Heritage Month activities for students span reading, history, art, music, and world languages. The activities are grouped by subject, so they map to your standards. History teachers will find lessons on the Mexican-American War, Puerto Rican history, and leaders like Dolores Huerta and Jovita Idar. Arts and music teachers can explore Frida Kahlo, Celia Cruz, cumbia, and salsa, while science classes can study astronaut Ellen Ochoa or botanist Ynés Mexía. English teachers have novel studies on The Poet X, Esperanza Rising, and works by Julia Alvarez. Spanish teachers can use songs, films, and short readings in the target language.
