Celebrate Día de Los Reyes Magos in your Spanish classroom with this meaningful and engaging 4-page PDF activity! Designed to build cultural understanding and strengthen language skills, this resource includes a cloze reading passage with a word bank, an answer key, and two creative letter-writing templates where students can write their own letter to the Three Kings.
Perfect for Spanish learners of all levels—especially in middle school, high school, and dual language programs—this activity blends reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and cultural expression in a fun, student-centered way.
What’s Included (4-Page PDF):
✔ Page 1: Cloze Reading Activity
A culturally rich passage about Día de Los Reyes Magos, where students fill in missing words from a provided word bank. Great for reinforcing context clues and vocabulary.
✔ Page 2: Answer Key
Teacher-ready and perfect for quick grading, self-correction, or stations.
✔ Pages 3–4: Letter Templates
Two beautifully designed pages for students to write a letter to Los Reyes Magos.
Students can:
• Request gifts
• Express hopes for the new year
• Reflect on traditions
• Practice formal or informal writing
Skills Targeted:
✔ Reading comprehension
✔ Vocabulary building
✔ Context clue strategies
✔ Creative and expressive writing
✔ Cultural awareness (Spanish-speaking holiday traditions)
✔ Authentic communication tasks
Perfect For:
• Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish Exploratory
• Heritage Spanish classes
• Middle & high school levels
• Dual-language or bilingual classrooms
• January cultural lessons
• Sub plans, stations, or independent work
• Holiday units leading up to January 6
Why Teachers Love It:
This resource combines language learning with cultural relevance, giving students an authentic opportunity to explore one of the most celebrated holidays in the Spanish-speaking world. The cloze reading ensures comprehension, while the letter-writing templates allow for creativity and personalization.
Minimal prep, maximum engagement!
File Format:
PDF | 4 pages | Printer-friendly | Student and teacher versions included