The Spanish-speaking world is vibrant with music, art, literature, and cherished traditions. At Saklan, learning Spanish goes beyond vocabulary and grammar, and includes cultural understanding and global empathy. Exploring cultural practices helps students appreciate why they are learning Spanish and gives them insight into the values and contributions of Spanish-speaking communities around the globe.
One such tradition is Día del Niño (Children’s Day), a holiday celebrated in many Spanish-speaking countries to make children feel special, loved, and appreciated. In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, this day is recognized annually on April 30th and honors the role children play in families and society.
To bring this celebration to life, students worked in groups to create their own piñatas! Each group chose a character for their piñata—some favorites included dog paw prints, Lilo, Stitch, and Baby Yoda! Students decorated their piñatas with colorful paper, ribbons, and creative touches.
On Wednesday, the students couldn’t wait to break open their piñatas as a special treat, celebrating not only the language they’re learning, but the rich traditions that come with it.
FRIDAY BLOG 