In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our AMS en Español affinity group has compiled a list of their favorite Spanish resources. This month offers an opportunity to celebrate the long history, vibrant culture, and significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. With these resources, students can read, listen, watch, and engage in activities not only during Hispanic Heritage Month, but throughout the entire year.

En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, nuestro grupo de afinidad AMS en Español ha creado una lista de sus recursos favoritos en español. Este mes ofrece la oportunidad de celebrar la larga historia, la vibrante cultura y las importantes contribuciones de los hispanos y latinoamericanos. Con estos recursos, los estudiantes pueden leer, escuchar, mirar y participar en actividades no sólo durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, sino durante todo el año.

Books

• Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre (Alma and How She Got Her Name) by Juana Martinez-Neal
• Spanish for Kids Sets 2 and 3 Bundle: First Readers with Online Audio - Beginner Language Learning
• Books by Susan Verde including I am Love, I am Peace, and I am Human
• Books by Jairo Aníbal Niño including La alegría de querer, La hermana del Principito, and Razzgo, Indo y Zaz

Songs

• El Abrazo by Encanto al Alma
• El Señor Sol

Podcast

• Montessorizate: El podcast de Educando en conexión

Videos

• AMS Learning Live en Español – ¿Dime qué te parece? ¿Qué es un programa Montessori de lenguaje dual?
• Sentando las bases para el bienestar en Montessori - Laying the Foundation for Wellness in Montessori (Presented in Spanish)
• Sostenibilidad en Montessori - Sustainability in Montessori (Presented in Spanish)
• El derecho a una educación pública Montessori - The Right to a Montessori Public Education. (Presented in Spanish)
• La formación del adulto - Formation of an Adult (Recorded in Spanish)

Activities & Additional Resources

• The Ultimate Guide to Hispanic Heritage Month Activities
• Celebrate the Work of Key Figures in Latino History
• Latino/Hispanic Heritage Resource Packet

About the Author

Karina Sumano is the retention and engagement marketing manager at the American Montessori Society. Prior to AMS, she worked at a large public charter management organization, served as an AmeriCorps VISTA, and taught English abroad. Contact her at karina@amshq.org.

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