Bring in the cultures, rich heritage, and traditions of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador into your learning space. From engaging books and hands-on activities to captivating visual presentations, you’ll find everything you need right here. These resources are perfect for creating a country study unit, honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, or simply sharing the essence of Central America with children in an authentic and engaging way. This collection features ready-to-use educational materials including mini books, country-specific children’s books recommendations, and creative activities, all designed to make learning both meaningful and enjoyable.
21-Spanish Speaking Countries Series – Part 1 of 7
Guatemala, Honduras & El Salvador
Educational Resources
Country Study Units: Presentation + Mini-Books
This no-prep photo presentation showcases the culture, landmarks, cuisine, and heritage of three Central American nations: Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. An excellent resource for country units, celebrating Latin American holidays, sub plan or observing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Country Study: Spanish Presentation + Mini-Books
This no-prep Spanish-language photo presentation showcases the culture, landmarks, cuisine, and heritage of three Central American nations. An excellent resource for introducing regional studies or observing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Children’s Books & Resources
These are books about the country and/or written by an author of that country.
Guatemala
- Juanita by Lola Walder, Author and Martina Peluso, Illustrator Picture book set in a Guatemalan village
- Vámonos: Antigua by Ariana Stein, Patty Rodriguez, Ana Godinez
- Abuela’s Weave by Omar S. Castañeda A story about a Guatemalan grandmother and granddaughter’s weaving tradition
- The Honey Jar by Rigoberta Menchú and Dante Liano Domi, Illustrator
- El Tapiz de Abuela by Omar S Castaneda and Enrique O Sanchez, Illustrator
- Bella’s Chocolate Surprise by Adam Guillain and Elke Steiner, Illustrator
Guatemala Activities and Crafts
I babysat two sweet little Guatemalan/Mexican girls so I wrote and created a lot of activities with them that I’m sharing with you here:
- Guatemalan Barriletes for the Day of the Dead
- Celebrate Guatemala’s and Mexico’s Fiestas Patrias with Two Colorful Rice Crafts
- Authentic Guatemalan Dresses for Girls – Trajes de Chichi
- Kid Made Guatemalan Worry Dolls: Muñeca Quitapenas
- Discovering Guatemala with Kids Series: Chichcastenango de Santo Tomás
- Quetzal Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Honduras
- The Good Garden by Katie Smith Milway and Sylvie Daigneault,Illustrator
- Mis Quinces: A Graphic Novel by Kat Fajardo
- Tíos and Primos by Jacqueline Alcántara
- Somos Como Las Nubes / We Are Like the Clouds by Jorge Argueta and Alfonso Ruano, Illustrator
- Colorful Mondays by Leonardo Agustín Montes and Nelson Rodríguez
- Itzel and the Ocelot by Rachel Katstaller
- Vámonos: Tegucigalpa by Ariana Stein and Patty Rodriguez, Illustrator Ana Godinez
Honduras Craft Activity
Futbolito Honduran Craft from Mama Tortuga
El Salvador
- Waiting for Papa/Esperando a Papa by Rene Colato Lainez and Anthony Accardo, Illustrator
- A Movie in My Pillow / Una Película En Mi Almohada by Jorge Argueta and Elizabeth Gomez, Illustrator
- Francisco’s Kites / Las Cometas de Francisco by
- Xochitl and the Flowers / Xóchitl, La Niña de Las Flores by Jorge Argueta and Carl Angel, Illustrator
- Margarito’s Forest by Andy Carter and Havens Allison, Illustrator
- Alfredito Flies Home by Jorge Argueta and Luis Garay, Illustrator
- Vámonos: San Salvador by Ariana Stein, Patty Rodriguez and Illustrator Ana Godinez
- The Life of / La Vida de Fernando Llort by Cynthia González
- Pintando Alegría:
El Salvador Art Activity
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