12 Fun Activities to Do In Your Spanish Club at School
Are you in need of exciting Spanish school club ideas?
Look no further!
In this comprehensive guide, I provide creative and fun Spanish club ideas for high school and elementary students. This list of inventive activities will keep your club members engaged and excited.
Discover the impact that your Spanish club can have not only on your students but also on your community!
The Importance of Spanish School Clubs
Spanish school clubs enable students to learn about Spanish language, culture, and history outside of the classroom. Their purpose is to further the members’ love of the Spanish language and introduce them to different aspects of the Hispanic culture through food, arts, and entertainment.
Lets Students Practice the Language
One of the most obvious benefits of Spanish school clubs is that they allow students to practice their new language skills. Generally, classroom time is filled up with grammar lessons or homework. Students rarely get the chance to speak freely with their friends in the language. Spanish school clubs give these students the chance to speak Spanish without the pressure of being graded on performance.
Promotes Diversity and Global Awareness
Spanish clubs teach their students about different ways of life all around the globe. An added benefit of this is that kids also learn how to better interact with individuals from different backgrounds. By joining the Spanish school club, students can celebrate Hispanic holidays, learn about different customs, and experience the food, music, and art of Spanish-speaking countries.
Makes Spanish Learning Fun
Many students hate waking up early and sitting through lecture after lecture. A Spanish school club enables children to learn Spanish outside of the classroom—from field trips to dance lessons, there are hundreds of exciting activities that Spanish clubs participate in every year.
12 Fun Spanish Club Ideas for Elementary and High School Students
The most important part of the Spanish club is the activities! It can be hard trying to figure out how to keep your students entertained. That’s why I created this list of exciting ideas that your students will love!
Activities for Elementary Students
If you’re leading an elementary Spanish school club then these activities are a perfect fit. They combine age-appropriate fun with easy Spanish practice.
1. Make Art like Picasso
From Picasso to Dali, there are dozens of famous Spanish painters. Give your little ones a lesson in Spanish culture by having them create their very own works of art. Pick a famous painting from a Spanish artist and have your students try to replicate it or use it for inspiration!
2. Create Club T-Shirts
Kids love the idea of getting to create their own clothes. Have a t-shirt design contest where each student turns in their own drawing—make sure it’s Spanish-themed! Next, everyone gets to vote for their favorite design until a winner is announced.
Print out the new shirts with the most popular design and pass them around during your club meeting. Your students will love the Spanish shirts even more since they were a part of the creation process.
3. Write to Spanish Pen Pals
Connect with a Spanish school abroad so that you can give your club members Hispanic pen pals! Sign up each child with their own pen pal to write letters back and forth with. Students can write in a mixture of English and Spanish so that both kids get language practice!
4. Celebrate Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)
Day of the dead is a famous Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring the deceased. The holiday falls on November 1st and 2nd each year. Pick a class session around this time to learn related vocabulary and do fun activities. From sugar skull painting to creating papel picado, there are hundreds of arts and crafts to choose from.
5. Throw a Spanish Language Movie Night
Kids love movies! Set up a classroom after school for a Spanish school club movie night. Bring popcorn and other snacks to encourage students to come. They’ll be so excited about the movie they won’t even realize they’re learning Spanish! Use these lists of Spanish movies for 12-year-olds and Disney movies in Spanish to get some good show ideas.
6. Read a Spanish Book Together
Pick out a fun and easy Spanish book that your Spanish school club can read together. Give each kid a copy of their own book to take home and read. Focus on one or two chapters a week then discuss them during club meetings. You will help your students build their Spanish confidence!
High School Spanish School Club Activities
Your high Spanish school club members might be a little bit harder to impress than the younger ones, but don’t worry! This list of Spanish school club activities can inspire nearly any student to learn this amazing language.
7. Take Dance Lessons
Latin America is famous for its dancing. From Salsa to Flamenco, there are dozens of Spanish dances to try! Find a local teacher or even a YouTube video that you can learn from. Set up all your students in the school gym and get those dancing shoes warmed up and ready to move!
8. Eat at a Spanish Restaurant
There are delicious Mexican restaurants around every corner! Find one nearby and offer your Spanish school club a yummy treat for all of their hard work. Before the visit, teach your students how to order in Spanish and challenge them to go the whole dinner without using English!
9. Visit a Local Museum
Check out your local museum’s website and see if they have a Spanish section. You just might be surprised by what you find! Before visiting the museum, explain the history and importance behind the exhibit and its artifacts to your students. This way they will be able to better appreciate the excursion and learn even more about Spanish culture.
10. Volunteer in Your Spanish-Speaking Community
Find a local church, shelter, or kitchen that has Spanish-speaking patrons or staff. Spend a day volunteering there as a club. Not only will your students get to practice their Spanish with native speakers, but they will also be able to give back to their community.
11. Learn Authentic Dishes
Each Spanish-speaking country has its own unique and delectable dishes. Have a Spanish cuisine night where your club learns to make some of these dishes. It could be something simple like horchata or a more complex dish like chile con carne. After working in the kitchen, your students will be rewarded with delicious food!
12. Take a Trip Abroad
Traveling abroad is one of the best ways to learn a second language. This immersive experience teaches students not only another language but also how to step outside of their comfort zones. There are lots of summer or even winter break trips to Spanish-speaking destinations that your students could visit. Be sure to practice travel vocabulary before your flight!
Get Your Club Members Speaking Spanish with a Native Speaker from Guatemala!
Your Spanish club provides a safe and fun way for students to enrich their sense of purpose. These activities are designed to create strong communication and leadership skills. Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world. By helping your students learn Spanish, you’re setting them up to become successful community leaders.
This list of activities provides great supplemental learning to students. However, nothing can replace real class time with a native-speaking teacher. Homeschool Spanish Academy offers group class options that act as support for Spanish teachers or cater to schools looking for native Spanish instructors. Sign up for a free trial class today!
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