Hispanic/Latinx/Latine
Heritage Month Curriculum

This light curriculum was created for my toddler but can be adapted for all ages.
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El Salvador.jpeg — **September 15**

**Fact:** Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all gained independence from Spain on September 15, 1821! Read more.

**Word of the day:** ab’aj (K’iche’) /piedra (Spanish)/ stone (English)

**Song:** *Hola Amigo* by 123 con Andrés (especially for children)
*Internacionales* by Bomba Estéreo

**Book:** *ABCs of El Salvador* by Maggie Carranza

**Food:** Corn tortillas are eaten in many Latin American countries- learn how to make it for you and your loved ones!

**Craft:** Costa Rican macaw craft

Children dancing with traditional clothing. Photo credit: Venterra Realty — **September 16**

**Fact:** Mexico gained independence from Spain on September 16, 1810! Learn more.

**Word of the day:** Chocolatl (Nahuatl) / chocolate (Spanish) / chocolate (English)

**Music:** "Chocolate" by José-Luis Orozco

**Book:** *Grandma's Chocolate / El Chocolate De Abuelita* by Mara Price

**Food:** Mole Sencillo (Simple Mole)

**Craft:** Mexican flag activities

Anissa and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor — **September 17**

**Fact:** Sonia Sotomayor is the first (but not last) Latina/Hispanic/Puerto Rican to be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States. She is also the 3rd woman. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Inaru (Taïno) /mujer (Spanish)/ woman (English)

**Song:** *Nuestra Fiesta* by 123 con Andrés (especially for children)
*Preciosa* by Marc Anthony

**Book:** *Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You* by Sonia Sotomayor

**Food:** Sofrito is a base seasoning used in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Dominican Republic (also called Sazón in DR) cuisine. Learn how to make your own Puerto Rican sofrito to add to dishes such as beans, meat dishes, soups, etc.

**Craft:** Puerto Rican güiro craft

People playing South American instrument. https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/images/chile_people_ssk-2.jpg — **September 18**

**Fact:** Chile gained independence from Spain on September 18, 1810! Read more.

**Word of the day:** Co (Mapuche) / agua (Spanish) / water (English)

**Song:** Kokoroco "El Trompo"

**Book:** *Nick and Aya Travel to Chile* by Khadizhat Witt

**Food:** Chilean Beef Empanadas

**Craft:** Did you know penguins live in Chile? Make one today!

Portrait of Rigoberta Mechú. https://www.denverpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20091116__20091117_D03_AE17SCZTHREE-01p1.jpg?w=483 — **September 19**

**Fact:** Rigoberta Mechú is a leading advocate of indigeous people’s rights and human rights in general. Read more.

**Word of the day:** kaj (K’iche’) / cielo (Spanish) / sky (English)

**Music:** Traditional Guatemalan kids song about their national bird- El Quetzal

**Book:** [Lil’ Libros] Vámonos: Antigua

**Food:** Rellenitos- a stuffed plantain dessert. Learn how to make it!
**Craft:** Quetzal craft

Three Panamanian children in traditional clothing with their thumbs up. https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Countdown-to-500.jpg — **September 20**

**Fact:** Panama is located in Central America and connects with South America. Read more.

**Word of the day:** *Kräkä* (Guaymí)/ medicina (Spanish) / medicine (English)

**Music:** Ay, mi Panamá

**Book:** [Lil’ Libros] VÁMONOS: Panama City

**Food:** Hojaldres: fried dough goodies made in Panama. Learn how to make it!
**Craft:** Mola: folk art from Panama

Children from Belize smiling widely. https://www.readkong.com/static/ff/12/ff1284a9f331618af64f435f554c27b9/belize-child-rights-monitoring-reporting-on-children-and-3866124-4.jpg — **September 21**

**Fact:** Belize gained full independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1981! Read more.

**Word of the day:** Ka ka'at (Yucatec-Maya) / adiós (Spanish) / goodbye (English)

**Music:** I am Belize

**Book:** *Dooley Bear Adventures Belize!* by Lisa Cyrier

**Food:** Belizean Salbutes

**Craft:** Color the map and flag of Belize

Celia Cruz and Sesame Street's Big Bird. CeliaCruzSesameStreet.jpeg — **September 22**

**Fact:** Celia Cruz was Cuban and known as the “Queen of Salsa!” Read more.

**Word of the day:** Azúcar (Spanish) / sugar (English)

**Music:** Sesame Street: Celia Cruz Sings Songo's Song

**Book:** *My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/la vida de Celia Cruz* by Monica Brown

**Food:** Arroz Moros y Cristianos

**Craft:** Make your own maracas

Peruvian children.jpeg — **September 23**

**Fact:** Peru is located in South America and has rugged mountains, a coastline, and rainforest- to name a few. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Intiq (Cuzco Quechua) / sol (Spanish) / sun (English)

**Music:** "La Vicuñita"- Música Andina Latinoamericana

**Book:** [Lil’ Libros] VÁMONOS: Lima

**Food:** Peruvian rotisserie chicken can be found almost everywhere- learn how to make it!

**Craft:** Color your own llama

Beach, palm trees, and sky in Dominican Republic — **September 24**

**Fact:** Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean and is vibrant- with its beautiful people, delicious food, perfect beaches, and art.

**Word of the day:** Aon (Taïno) / perro (Spanish) / dog (English)

**Music:** Cantos de Primavera/Festival de la Canción infantil 2016

**Book:** *If Dominican Were a Color* by Sili Recio

**Food:** Mangú (mashed plantains)

**Craft:** Color the Dominican Republic flag

Roberto Clemente and his three children, one of them in his arms. https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarp/politics/events-and-history/2018/01/1140-personal-best-roberto-clemente-1972.jpg — **September 25**

**Fact:** Roberto Clemente was professional baseball player who had a huge heart for other people. He was also Puerto Rican. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Karaya (Taïno) / luna (Spanish) / moon (English)

**Music:** Llévame Al Juego De Béisbol

**Book:** *Clemente!* by Willie Perdomo
**Food:** Sorullitos de Maiz

**Craft:** Color a photo of Roberto Clemente

Waterfalls in Venezuela. https://www.bakermckenzie.com/-/media/images/locations/venezuela1.jpg — **September 26**

**Fact:** Venezuela is located in northern South America and is rich in many natural resources. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Jashichi (Guajiro) / hombre (Spanish) / man (English)

**Music:** KAIA Kids Around the World - The Music of Venezuela

**Book:** *Where is Venezuela* by Leo Nieves
**Food:** Venezuelan arepas

**Craft:** Colorful Paper Cup Parrot Craft

A portrait of Ellen Ochoa. https://cdn.britannica.com/97/92997-004-7B27678B.jpg — **September 27**

**Fact:** Ellen Ochoa is a former astronaut and was the 1st Latina to go to space! Read more.

**Word of the day:** Espacio exterior (Spanish) / outer space (English)

**Music:** Canción de los planetas

**Book:** *The Solar System with Ellen / El sistema solar con Ellen* by Lil’Libros

**Food:** Planet cookies

**Craft:** DIY Rocket Corner Bookmark for Kids

Portrait of Cesar Chavez. https://www.elacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/About-Cesar-Chavez_Arthur_Schatz_TIME-Life-Pictures_Getty555x370-720x480-1.jpg — **September 28**

**Fact:** César Chávez was a farmworker who stood up for his fellow farmworkers and spent much of his life standing up for others. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Ahuacatl (Nahuatl) / aguacate (Spanish) / avocado (English)

**Music:** De Colores: Cesar Chavez

**Book:** *Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez* by Kathleen Krull

**Food:** Steak Quesadillas with Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa

**Craft:** Cesar Chavez Arts & Crafts

Three Paraguayan children. Paraguay Kids.jpeg — **September 29**

**Fact:** Paraguay is towards the bottom tip of South America and snuggled between Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Pira (Guaraní) / pescado (Spanish) / fish (English)

**Music:** Himno Nacional Paraguayo

**Book:** *Building an Orchestra of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children to Make Music from Trash* By Carmen Oliver

**Food:** Chipa Almidón (Paraguayan gluten-free bread)

**Craft:** Paraguay Flag Coloring Page

A young Rita Moreno with a Muppet. https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/4/y/q/x/7/v/image.related.StuffLandscapeSixteenByNine.710x400.4yqx88.png/1613546366424.jpg?format=pjpg&optimize=medium — **September 30**

**Fact:** Rita Moreno is an actress, dancer, and singer and also happens to be Puerto Rican! She is a legend. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Danza (Spanish) / dance (English)

**Music:** Somewhere / Un Lugar (Live at the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize 2019) by Rita Moreno

**Book:** *A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!* by Anika Aldamuy Denise

**Food:** Rita Moreno loves Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros)!

**Craft:** Simple Dancer Crafts (with Colorful Dresses!)

Chef José Andrés and his three daughters. https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/5c0zjjd7sw649vj1/images/fileRTW09K6T.jpg — **October 1**

**Fact:** Chef José Andrés is a chef who is known all around the world- for his delicious flavors AND for all the help he gives to those in need. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Ayuda (Spanish) / help (English)

**Music:** Spain Tour Bus

**Book:** *Mishi and Mashi go to Spain: Mishi and Mashi Visit Europe* by Mary George
**Food:** Tortilla de Patatas (Tortilla Española)

**Craft:** Castanets

Fact: Ecuador is a country in South America that sits near the Earth’s equator and is on the west coast. Read more.

Word of the day: Kinua (Quechua) / quinoa (English)

Music: Andina Inca Music from Ecuador

Book: Tomas and the Galapagos Adventure by Carolyn Lunn

Food: Llapingachos: Ecuadorian stuffed potato patties

Craft: Paper weaving

October 2

Portrait of Jose Hernandez — **October 3**

**Fact:** José M. Hernández was once a child in a migrant farming family who had the dream to go to space one day. And he did! Read more.

**Word of the day:** Estrella (Spanish) / star (English)

**Music:** Estrellita Dónde Estás Con Letra

**Book:** *El Niño Que Toco Las Estrellas* by José M. Hernández

**Food:**Grandma’s Star Cookies

**Craft:**10 Star Crafts for Kids

Photo of Colombian flag on top of a building. https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1533699224246-6dc3b3ed3304?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8MXx8Y29sb21iaWF8ZW58MHx8MHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&w=1000&q=80 — **October 4**

**Fact:** Colombia is located in South America that touches both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Bacano / Chévere (Spanish; Colombian slang) / cool (English)

**Music:** El Cangrejo

**Book:** *Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia* by Jeanette Winter

**Food:** Buñuelos Colombianos (Colombian Buñuelos)

**Craft:** Vulture (Andean Condor-Colombia’s National Bird) Paper Plate Craft

Ballerina, Evelyn Cisneros, jumping in formation. https://projectpulso.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/prima_ballerina_banner.png — **October 5**

**Fact:** Evelyn Cisneros was the first Hispanic prima ballerina in the United States of America (USA). Read more .

**Word of the day:** Giro (Spanish) / twirl (English)

**Music:** Evelyn Cisneros en Cenicienta Variacion 1 acto San Francisco Ballet

**Book:** Lil’ Libros: The Life of/La Vida de Evelyn Cisneros

**Food:** Banana Ballerina

**Craft:** Craft Stick Ballerina Craft

Argentinian children petting an animal. https://www.humanium.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/shutterstock_1086639479-1024x683.jpg — **October 6**

**Fact:** Argentina is located in South America and is in the Southern part of the continent. Read more.

**Word of the day:** !Buenas! (Spanish) / Hello! (English)

**Music:** Himno Nacional Argentino

**Book:** *Argentina (Exploring World Cultures)* by Joanne Mattern

**Food:** Dulce de Leche

**Craft:** Argentina flag coloring page

Portrait of Pele. https://static.standard.co.uk/2021/02/24/09/Pele_00_20_36_17.jpg?width=968 — **October 7**

**Fact:** Pelé is one of the greatest soccer (fútbol) players of all time and was born and raised in Brazil. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Bola (Portuguese) / pelota (Spanish) / ball (English)

**Music:** Pelé - Esperança

**Book:** Lil’ Libros: The Life of / La vida de Pelé

**Food:** Xinxim (Pele’s favorite dish)

**Craft:** Pelé coloring page

Picturesque scenery of a mountain, rain forest, and ocean.https://572671.smushcdn.com/1088268/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/best-places-to-visit-manuel-antonio-1024x659.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1 — **October 8**

**Fact:** Costa Rica is located in Central America and they celebrate the simple and beautiful life that they have there! Pura vida! Read more.

**Word of the day:** Pura vida (Spanish) / pure life (English)

**Music:** Himno Nacional De Costa Rica

**Book:** *A Kid's Guide to Costa Rica*
**Food:** Costa Rican Gallo Pinto Recipe

**Craft:** Hummingbird craft

Photo of a Bolivian mother and child on back. https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/images/bolivian_shutterstock_88498321-2.jpg — **October 9**

**Fact:** Bolivia is located in central South America and is home to several terrains- including mountains, desert, and rainforest. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Karpa (Quechua) / carpa (Spanish) / tent (English)

**Music:** Himno Nacional de Bolivia

**Book:** *The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!* by Carmen Agra Deedy

**Food:** Salteñas (Bolivian Baked Empanadas)

**Craft:** Colorful Llama Craft for Kids

Selena Quintanilla receiving an award and smiling widely. — **October 10**

**Fact:** Selena Quintanilla is a legend- for her lively music and fashion. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Xochime (Nahuatl) / flor (Spanish) / flower (English)

**Music:** Como La Flor

**Book:** *Queen of Tejano Music: Selena* by Silvia López

**Food:** Homemade Pizza & Pizza Dough(Selena’s favorite food)

**Craft:** Selena Quintanilla Coloring Page

Portrait of Lin-Manuel Miranda. https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/rockcms/2021-07/210707-lin-manuel-miranda-se-515p-d81031.jpg — **October 11**

**Fact:** Lin-Manuel Miranda is a brilliant songwriter, composer, actor, singer, rapper, producer, and playwright. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Música (Spanish) / music (English)

**Music:** Cielito Lindo – Lin-Manuel Miranda & Mandy Gonzalez

**Book:** *You Should Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda* by Laurie Calkhoven

**Food:** Morir Soñando (Lin-Manuel’s favorite Latin drink)

**Craft:** DIY Hamilton Christmas Ornaments

Anissa and Dolores Huerta pictured. — **October 12**

**Fact:** “Dolores Clara Fernández Huerta is an American labor leader and civil rights activist who, with Cesar Chavez, is a co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association, which later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to become the United Farm Workers.” - Wikipedia

Read more.

**Word of the day:** Victoria (Spanish) / victory (English)

**Music:** Mi Padre Fue Un Trabajador Migrante

**Book:** Lil’ Libros: The Life of / La vida de Dolores
**Food:** Chicken Tostadas

**Craft:** Dolores Huerta coloring page

A volcano in El Salvador. https://lp-cms-production.imgix.net/features/2017/11/CerroVerde_elsalvador-e31700e13de1.jpg — **October 13**

**Fact:** El Salvador is the “pulgarcito” of Central America. “Pulgarcito” is an endearing term for the country since it’s the smallest country in that region of Latin America. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Cipote or Cipota (Salvadoran slang) / teenager or young person (English)

**Music:** Himno Nacional de El Salvador 2021

**Book:** Lil’ LIbros: VÁMONOS- San Salvador

**Food:** Pupusas

**Craft:** Fernando Llort’s “Ave Mágica” (Magical Bird) El Salvador Art Activity for Kids

Tainos picking up bones near a body of water. — October 14
*Indigenous Peoples Day*

**Fact:** “The Taïno were an indigenous people of the Caribbean. At the time of European contact in the late fifteenth century, they were the principal inhabitants of most of what is now Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and the northern Lesser Antilles.’ -- Wikipedia

Read more.

**Word of the day:** “The first Taíno word you know is Boricua (a.k.a. Borinqueño or Borincano). It is a term that Puerto Ricans use to describe themselves and it comes from the Taíno word Borike’n (a.k.a Borinquen), which means “the great land of the valiant and noble Lord.” -HipLatina

**Music:** Taïno Song of Kiskeya, Tureiwa

**Book:** *Taíno Tales: The Secret of the Hummingbird* by Vicky Weber

**Food:** Pasteles

**Craft:** Taíno Petroglyphs for Kids

Stock image of Latin America. https://www.allaroundthisworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/All-Around-This-World-Latin-America-Everywhere-Map.jpg — **October 15**

**Fact:** Hispanic Heritage Month is not only from September 15th to October 15th but 365 days a year. Explore, read, eat, listen, and soak it all in. From Argentina to Mexico to Belize to Brazil to Puerto Rico to El Salvador and beyond-- there is beauty in it all. Read more.

**Word of the day:** Gracias (Spanish) / thank you (English)

**Music:** Lat in America | I Love to Learn

**Book:** A Kid's Guide to Latino History: More than 50 Activities (A Kid's Guide series)

**Food:** 16 Latin-American Comfort Food Recipes You Need In Your Life

**Craft:** Latin American Crafts For Kids To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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Hispanic/Latinx/Latine Heritage Month Curriculum

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Hispanic/Latinx/Latine
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