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Grade Appropriate General Resources

 

Mexico Para Ninos.

This site is truly Mexico para Ninos, and in addition to Spanish, the site includes English, French and Italian translations. Students can explore the states of Mexico as well as the government and history. Diversity not only covers plants and wildlife, but the indigenous peoples of Mexico. Cultural information on Mexican myths, foods, games and music can be found throughout the site

Putnam's Spanish Page .

A middle school teacher shares lessons in teaching Spanish.

Foreign Language Resources for Teachers

Great resources, lesson plans and ideas for teaching Spanish.

Spanish Resources

Spanish Museums, online resources, and sites for Spanish Language and culture learners.

CNN in Spanish

This is CNN's online newspaper in Spanish with links to their Spanish radio and television online stations.

 

 

 

 

 

Language Dictionaries and Practice

Learn Spanish

Presents over 3000 words to learn in Spanish--through listening.

 

 

Learn Spanish Through Pictures

This is a picture dictionary in Spanish.

Fodor’s Living Language

Click on Spanish and then click on the subject of the vocabulary you wish to know

Spanish Language Tutorials

Listen to various sounds in Spanish while learning vocabulary. Great practice

Viva Spanish

Listen to Music, learn how to say words in Spanish, and learn vocabulary. Beginning students should start at the Pre-Jardin level.

 

 

 

 

 

Mexican Traditions

Christmas in Mexico

How do they celebrate Christmas in Mexico? This site is written in both Spanish and English.

16 de Septiembre

Learn about the history of México's independence and see photos of this traditional September 16th celebration.

La Posadas in Mexico

Learn about this Christmas tradition in Mexico, celebrated from December 16-24.

Día de la Muertos

Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico through photographs and text.

Oaxaca Celebrates the Day of the Dead

This site provides photographs and text about the Day of the Dead. Great site.

Day of the Dead in Mexico

This site explores the rich history and tradition surrounding this ancient ritual.

What do Mexicans Celebrate on the Day of the Dead?

This is an excellent explanation and overview of the tradition of The Day of the Dead.

Day of the Dead

An overview of the Day of the Dead as it is celebrated in Janitzio, Mexico. It also includes links to other Day of the Dead sites.

Mexican Independence

This elementary lesson plan gives a great background about this important event in Mexican History.

Mexico for Visitors

This gallery of photographs was taken last year during Mexican Independence celebrations in Mexico.

 

Updated August 25, 2007