Are you looking for inspiration for some Hispanic Heritage Month bulletin board ideas? Teaching involves so much more than passing on the curriculum. And the only way to teach a child rather than fill them with facts and information is to connect with them and make them feel seen. Cultural diversity in the classroom is something to be celebrated and the first step in creating an inclusive environment.
Hispanic heritage is firmly ingrained in American culture, and its rich history offers so many golden opportunities to teach about the fascinating history of the Americas.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. It observes, acknowledges, and celebrates the histories, contributions, and cultures of American citizens who descend from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. And what better way to kick off the celebrations than with creative and inspiring Hispanic Heritage Month bulletin board that capture the vibrance and pride of such a worthy topic.
Table of Contents
- What Makes a Good Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board?
- Make sure your board is bright, bold, and visible
- Keep space available so your display can grow
- Keep creating
- Be authentic and respectful
- Involve your students
- Make It Real
- Let Your Students Happily Do The Handiwork
- Cultivate Some Culture – Learning About Other Countries
- Add Some Cultural Flair To Your Bookshelf
- Food, Glorious Food
- Recipe Display
- Ancient Artefacts
What Makes a Good Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board?
Bulletin boards are not just there to make your classroom look good. They are essential teaching tools that can support your curriculum and be used as gateways to learning other things that are a part of a broader education. Bulletin boards can relay information to students, support lessons, exhibit students’ work, and more. So, if your goal is to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month memorably, here are some tips.
Make sure your board is bright, bold, and visible
Vibrant borders and multi-layer backgrounds can give your display depth, and your Hispanic Heritage Month bulletin board should be easy for students to see and read. Choose color schemes that are visually stimulating but do not clash.
Keep space available so your display can grow
The curriculum can sometimes prevent you and your students from learning about what they are genuinely interested in. Create a learning environment for things not necessarily found in textbooks or tests.
Keep creating
No matter how terrific your Hispanic Heritage Month bulletin board are, they will become old hat sooner or later. However, by keeping them fresh and switching them out from time to time, your students will look forward to whatever surprises you have in store for them.
Be authentic and respectful
If you come from a background without ties to Hispanic heritage, make it clear that you want to learn. Learn from your students with Hispanic ties and let them tell stories and contribute. Make sure you ‘fact-check’; if your students point out something you may have unintentionally misrepresented, own it. It happens to the best of us. Be open to adapting your display or information and let your students know how lucky you are to have them help you out. It’s also a way to subtly remind your students about thorough research and not blindly believe the first thing Google spits out.
Involve your students
Designing an interactive learning environment is a great way to engage your students. Letting students display their work and contribute to the display is a great way to keep things fresh and allow students to express their interests.
Hispanic Heritage Month bulletin board Ideas & Examples
Having trouble coming up with Hispanic Heritage Month bulletin board ideas? Here are some themed ideas to inspire you.
Make It Real
Spanish-speaking countries From Spanish Mama
Students – especially younger ones – have difficulty seeing the world beyond their daily life. Familiarizing them with the map and global geography will broaden their horizons and give context to your lesson. There are some really great ways that you can do this.
Display a map that highlights the Spanish-speaking countries of the world.
Where We Come From From Art Of It
Expand your map to show the whole world, and let all your students pinpoint their ancestral roots. It is a great way to show that diversity is a global concept and we all descend from somewhere. HAF Marriott has a great example of this on their Pinterest page.
Let Your Students Happily Do The Handiwork
Hispanic Bio Research Project From Srtaspanish
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, let your students do the research, and then use their projects to build a Hispanic Heritage Month bulletin board.
Hispanic Leaders From The Little Lady Bug Shop
This pack also contains famous Hispanics important to history and are perfect for a Hispanic Heritage Month bulletin board Display.
Hispanic Heritage Heroes Collaborative Poster From
Let your students be a small part of the big picture. Each student gets one piece of the poster to decorate, and they are eventually put together to create a single display. It is also a great starting point for discussions.
Create Traditional Artwork From Kid World Citizen
Since the beginning of time, art has played a significant role in society and culture. By teaching children about the folk art of other cultures, we can appreciate what people from around the world consider valuable and beautiful.
Amate paper is made from the bark of fig trees. It has been used by indigenous people for communication since pre-Hispanic times. Nahua artisans now use it for painting intricate birds, colorful plants, and whimsical animals.
Diego Rivera Murals From Kid World Citizen
Focus on a well-known Hispanic artist and create art that reflects their style.
This multicultural art lesson on Diego Rivera for kids includes a beautiful, collaborative art project perfect for classrooms
Frida Kahlo From Kid World Citizen
Teach kids about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo with a self-portrait activity.
Mayan Temple From Art Projects For Kids
Teach your students to draw a Mayan temple with the help of a step-by-step tutorial and grid paper.
Cultivate Some Culture – Learning About Other Countries
Create A Flag Display From Spanish Mama
A string of flags from Spanish-speaking countries is an easy way to brighten up your classroom. Spanish mama has a free printable, ready to download.
Create And Display A Country Report From Classroom Freebies
Students can pick a country name out of a hat and learn about its culture, geography and climate, location, special foods, and more. Then, once they have presented their report, it can go on display.
Raid Your Nearest Travel Agent From Central Holidays
Chat with your nearest travel agent and see if they have anything you can use to display information about Hispanic countries.
Hang Piñatas From 24/7 Moms
This is a simple craft and will add some color to your classroom. Add some treats that your students can enjoy when the theme is over.
If you want to supersize your piñatas, here is a great guide.
Add Some Cultural Flair To Your Bookshelf
Map of Hispanic Novels From Spanish Plans
This map is a great way to display age-appropriate novels from Hispanic authors.
Here are some more titles for you to choose and display.
Food, Glorious Food
One of the best parts about traveling, even if it is vicariously through your curriculum, is the opportunity to enjoy new food. So why not harness the power of breaking bread and bring it into your classroom?
Discover authentic street food From Fine Dining Lovers
This chart from The Truth About Street look at the street food eating habits of people throughout Latin America
Recipe Display
Latin-inspired meals kids from Mamas Latinas
Display some recipes for authentic Latino food. Better yet, let each student try one at home and have a feast first.
Chocolate Tales From Visually By Rockcontent
Teach your students about the discovery of cocoa, and the history of chocolate while learning about the Mayans and Aztecs.
Ancient Artefacts
Maya, Inca, and Aztec Civilizations from StoryboardThat
Dive deeper into history and discover ancient American cultures. Explore the civilizations of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca peoples with these fantastic resources.
The Ancient Maya Pack From Teaching Packs
This Ancient Maya resource pack includes a comprehensive guide to the topic with display resources.
Aztec/Mayan Calendar background and display lettering From Instant Display
‘Instant Displays’ is a great place to browse if you need information labels, lettering, or banners. It’s like a well-kept secret for teachers and will save you hours and hours. Plus, there are so many topics available; it’s pretty much got you covered forever. You are for a treat.
Teaching is an amazing journey. It isn’t just about helping someone learn math or grammar – it’s about giving them a sense of self, helping them discover new things, and making them feel excited about learning. To do this, you need a classroom where students feel safe, heard, and seen. An environment that promotes respect and an awareness of one another’s cultural heritage is key to making this work. At the end of the day, what we do in our classrooms is an investment in the students that we will one day be looking back on.
