A Simple System for Teaching Spanish
Through Story & Art

Here’s what changes when you have a system:

  1. Finally walk into class knowing exactly what to do — no more scrambling for materials the night before.
  2. Stop piecing together random resources and start using a method that consistently gets students speaking and writing in Spanish.
  3. Turn any artwork into a powerful language lesson — without extra prep or second-guessing.
  4. Trade hit-or-miss activities for discussions that actually engage students and produce real language.
  5. Break out of the cycle of re-planning every lesson and start teaching with clarity and confidence.
  6. Feel in control of your classroom again — with a framework that works every time.

I’ve watched students go through the motions without ever really using the language.

What’s Different

Old Way

Historia de Arte

Scrambling for engaging content every unit

One system – any artwork, any country, any time

Students fill in the blanks

Students observe, discuss, write, and think in Spanish

Grammar-heavy, low engagement

Story-driven, high production

Teacher talks, students listen

Students lead with language

Prep-heavy for every new topic

Reusable framework – prep done once

Hope they engage

Art makes them lean in

What Spanish teachers have to say…

  • A Game-Changer for Spanish Classrooms

    “I thought it was so fabulous, I’m wondering why I haven’t heard about it! It takes my students’ writing to another level of sophistication, while also giving me vocabulary support I don’t always think to bring into class. The level of thought and organization behind this is exceptional—I’m not used to seeing this kind of quality in materials for students.”
    Jose Moreno Late Y Llama
    Jose Moreno
    High School Spanish Teacher

What’s Inside

Everything you need to turn any artwork into a complete Spanish lesson.

Historia de Arte - Teach Spanish through Art and Story - Course Walkthrough

4 Part Program Walkthrough

Five focused modules that walk you through your teaching system — from preparation to execution. Prepare your lesson, guide students before class, lead engaging discussions, and wrap up with purpose. Each module builds on the last, so you can create a complete, ready-to-use lesson with confidence. ($247 value)

Discussion Guide

Teacher prompts and vocabulary menus built for any artwork, artist, or art form. Lead rich observation and discussion in Spanish — even when you’re not a native speaker. Your script is ready before you walk into the room. ($97 value)

Interactive Slides

Fully customizable slide deck with moveable stickers for the specific artist, artwork, and student level you’re teaching. Adapt in minutes. Use them again and again. ($97 value)

Vocabulary Menu

A curated set of high-utility Spanish vocabulary to support artwork-based lessons. Helps students describe, analyze, and discuss with more depth while making it easy for you to scaffold speaking and writing in context. ($97 value)

Teacher Toolkit

The professional backbone of the system. Includes a program guide checklist, lesson plan template, and unit tracker — so you can plan, implement, and track progress with confidence. ($47 value)

Student Notebook

A fillable Google Doc where students set goals, work through each step, and reflect on what they noticed, discussed, and produced. Every student builds their own record of growth. ($37 value)

FREE BONUS: Storytelling through Art

A bonus resource to build your confidence in describing art in Spanish. Know what to look for, what to say, and how to say it — so you can guide your students through any piece without hesitation. ($67 value)

OVER $689 IN VALUE

REGULAR PRICE: $197

LAUNCH PRICE: $167

Frequently Asked Questions

No — and that is the point. Historia de Arte works with any artwork, artist, art form, or civilization you choose. You bring the content. The system gives you the structure.

Yes. The discussion guide is your script. The vocabulary menus give you and your students the words. The Storytelling Through Art bonus is specifically designed to build your confidence describing art in Spanish before you step in front of your class.

Middle school through high school. The interactive slides are customizable by student level, so you can adapt the same artwork for a Spanish 1 class or an AP Spanish class.

It’s not an art history curriculum—it’s a method for teaching Spanish using artwork, storytelling, and discussion. The approach is flexible and can be applied to a wide range of artworks and lessons, allowing teachers to adapt content while consistently building language skills.

The Discussion Guide, Vocabulary Menu, and Student Notebook are fillable Google Docs. The interactive slides are customizable Google Slides. Everything is digital — download and use immediately.

Historia de Arte works well in co-op and small group contexts. The discussion-based method is especially strong when students are working together — the more voices in the room, the richer the language production.

Still not sure? Let’s talk about it.

“I’ve bought Spanish resources before, and they didn’t really make a difference.” Most materials aren’t the problem—it’s that they don’t come with a clear system for how to use them in class. This gives you that structure, so what you already have actually starts working.

“I’ve tried creating my own lessons, but it never feels consistent.” That usually happens when every lesson is built from scratch. This system gives you a repeatable structure so your lessons stay focused, engaging, and easier to plan—no matter the artwork or topic.

What are you waiting for?

Your students have something to say about every piece of art they have ever seen.

Historia de Arte gives them the Spanish to say it.