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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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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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Latin 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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