Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Cirilo Explores Colombia: A Journey Through Language, Culture, and Community

From September 15 to October 15, we at El Recreo Spanish are thrilled to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by bringing our beloved book Cirilo Explores Colombia into schools, nurseries, and libraries throughout the region. With each reading, we weave together the vibrant traditions, flavours, and rhythms of Spanish‑speaking countries, helping children (and their educators and families!) embark on an unforgettable bilingual journey.

Why Cirilo Explores Colombia Is Perfect for Your School or Nursery

• Culturally Enriching & Emotionally Resonant
  Cirilo Explores Colombia introduces young learners to the rich cultural tapestry of Latin America—its folksongs, colourful festivals, family‑centered values, and inclusive traditions. It’s storytelling that nurtures both bilingual fluency and emotional intelligence.

• Engaging, Interactive Story Sessions
  We don’t just read—we bring the story to life. Through songs, simple Spanish phrases, visual aids, and interactive Q&A, children step into Cirilo’s shoes as he discovers new places, foods, and friends.

• Ideal for Early Childhood Bilingual Education
  Our program supports immersion-style Spanish exposure, perfect for preschools, nurseries, and early years settings. It enriches existing language learning with cultural context that stays with them.

• Inclusive for English-Speaking or Bilingual Families
  Whether your students are just beginning their Spanish journey or already bilingual, the gentle pacing and dual-language emphasis make Cirilo Explores Colombia accessible and enjoyable for all.

How Participating Institutions Benefit

• Enhanced Student Engagement: Bilingual, culturally-rich storytelling captivates young learners and encourages active participation.

• Fresh Curriculum Content: Our visits provide schools and nurseries with dynamic content that complements Spanish curriculum, multicultural programming, and global awareness goals.

• Strengthened Family Connections: Parents appreciate inclusive storytelling that not only honours their cultural heritage but also introduces children to the diverse world around them, fostering curiosity, empathy, and global awareness from an early age.

Book your Cirilo Explores Colombia reading event today!
Whether you’re a preschool, nursery, primary school, library, or community group, we’d love to bring the warmth, wonder, and bilingual magic of Hispanic traditions to your space.

To schedule a visit between September 15 and October 15 (or any time of year—yes, we offer events throughout the year!), please contact us at [email protected]. Let's make our learning spaces more colourful, inclusive, and culturally connected.

Hispanic Heritage Month is an invitation to explore and celebrate the richness of Latin American cultures. Through Cirilo Explores Colombia, children gain more than vocabulary—they experience new sounds, stories, and shared humanity. Together, we can nurture curiosity, cultural pride, and bilingual joy in every classroom and community space.

Let’s keep the conversations going all year long. ¡Vamos a aprender juntos!

Fin out more about the book: elrecreospanish.com/fun-spanish-books-for-kids

Are you a nursery manager or early years provider contact us: elrecreospanish.com/nurseries-preschools

Are you a primary school teacher, MFL director or Headteacher, contact us: elrecreospanish.com/spanish-PPA-Cover-primary-schools