Hispanic Heritage & Emotions

Candece Cooper Charles

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Hispanic Heritage & Emotions

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

This lesson plan is designed to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month while integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for K-5 students. Through a combination of video, reading, discussion, and activities, students will explore emotions and cultural appreciation. This lesson is important as it fosters cultural awareness and emotional intelligence, helping students to understand and respect diverse backgrounds while developing empathy and self-awareness.

Audience

K-5th grade students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Social Emotional Learning for Kids: I Am, Reading: Hispanic Heritage Month Overview, Worksheet: Emotions and Heritage, Discussion: Emotions and Culture, and Activity: Emotion and Culture Collage

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction to Hispanic Heritage Month, explaining its significance and importance.
Show the Social Emotional Learning for Kids: I Am video to introduce the concept of emotions.

Step 2

Reading & Discussion

10 mins

Distribute the 'Hispanic Heritage Month Overview' reading material.
Read together as a class, pausing to discuss key points.
Engage students in a discussion about how different cultures express emotions and the importance of understanding and respecting these differences.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Hand out the 'Emotions and Heritage' worksheet.
Guide students to complete the worksheet, which involves identifying emotions and relating them to cultural experiences.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and answers with a partner.

Step 4

Creative Activity

5 mins

Organize a quick activity where students create a collage using magazine cutouts or drawings that represent different emotions and cultural symbols.
Allow students to present their collages to the class, explaining their choices.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the lesson by highlighting the connection between emotions and cultural heritage.
Encourage students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply it in their daily interactions.

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Reading

Hispanic Heritage Month Overview

This reading provides a brief overview of Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting its history, significance, and cultural impact.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States. It honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. The celebration starts on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. This month is a time to appreciate the rich history, traditions, and diversity of Hispanic cultures.

Worksheet

Emotions and Heritage

This worksheet helps students connect emotions with cultural experiences, encouraging them to reflect on how different cultures express feelings.

List three emotions you felt today and describe a cultural event or tradition that might evoke similar feelings.

Think about celebrations, festivals, or family gatherings.

Draw a picture of an emotion you associate with a cultural tradition from your heritage.

Consider how you feel during holidays or special family events.

Discussion

Emotions and Culture

This discussion explores how emotions are expressed in different cultures and the importance of cultural understanding.

How do you think emotions are expressed differently in various cultures?

Encourage students to think about gestures, facial expressions, and cultural norms.

Why is it important to understand and respect how others express their emotions?

Discuss empathy, respect, and the value of diverse perspectives.