Tag Archives: mexico

MoreThanSombreros

Posted on May 5, 2015 by spanishplans

Thank you to all those who have participated so far in our #MoreThanSombreros campaign. Our goal is to celebrate the rich culture of the Mexican community and bring an awareness on how some images may be stereotypical. We choose to … Continue reading →

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We are all Ayotzinapa

Posted on November 11, 2014 by spanishplans

Surely, you have heard something about this story. And hopefully because of you, your students have as well. Because if it’s not taking place in our own borders or in the middle east, the traditional media doesn’t give much attention. … Continue reading →

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Hispanic Heritage Post 1

Posted on September 18, 2012 by spanishplans

During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) we will be posting articles and information relating to the impact of Latinos in the United as well as looking at their culture from their home countries. Our goal is for … Continue reading →

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Paul McCartney in Mexico

Posted on May 11, 2012 by spanishplans

I love the Beatles and it was a thrill to see Paul McCartney rock out Chicago last summer at Wrigley Field. Since then, Paul has stopped at a few Hispanic countries including taking his “On the Run” tour to México. … Continue reading →

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El año 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by spanishplans

¡Feliz año nuevo! We hope everyone had a relaxing break. We just wanted to post a few quick updates. -We have found a great collection of documentaries on Mexico (almost 70 in total) on youtube here: DocumentalesMexico. Videos are broken … Continue reading →

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2 de Octubre No se Olvida

Posted on October 2, 2011 by spanishplans

While reading the trending topics in Mexico on Twitter, I noticed one Called “no se olvida” and “2deOctubreNoSeOlvida“. Upon reading some tweets, I recalled the monument I saw in Mexico City in the Plaza de Tres Culturas. Known as the … Continue reading →

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Laminas sobre la Independencia de Mexico

Posted on September 15, 2011 by spanishplans

Estas laminas son de México sobre la Independencia. There are 4 pictures, and the back contains the information describing the pictures or events depicted on the front. Pictures are quite large. To download, right click and choose “Save As”. You … Continue reading →

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Spanish Bulletin Board

Posted on August 19, 2011 by spanishplans

It’s that time of year again. Putting up bulletin boards and getting your classroom ready for the students. Hope you had plenty of Stikki Clips on hand to hang up those posters, otherwise cross your fingers that you won’t walk … Continue reading →

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