What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a month set aside in the United States to honor the achievements of Hispanics. The celebration takes place from September 15 to October 15 each year. It was first authorized as a weeklong observance in 1968. In that year the U.S. Congress adopted a resolution asking the president of the United States annually to issue a proclamation designating a week in September including September 15 and 16 as “National Hispanic Heritage Week.” In 1988 Congress expanded the celebration to a 31-day period beginning September 15. The resolution calls “on the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities."
*Taken from Britannica Kids
*Taken from Britannica Kids
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When is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15th - October 15th
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Preschool Black History Month
Bingo
Give Awards to Everyday Heroes

Materials:
Instructions:
- Prize Ribbons
- Stickers
- Scissors
- Sequins
- Construction Paper
- Glue
- Markers/Crayons/Paint
Instructions:
- Create your own award
- Once dry, give your award to an everyday hero
Make your own quilt

Materials:
- constructions paper
- scissors
- glue
- First, cut out different shapes
- Next, glue the shapes in a pattern that can give you directions
- Finally, do what the directions tell you to go
Questions for parents ask children
- What makes someone a hero? Who are some Black heroes that you have learned about?
- When looking at art created by Black illustrators, designers, and painters, ask your child: What stands out to you first and why? What Black history story does this art tell you about or remind you of? Do the people look happy, sad, anxious? Why?
- Who are the Black heroes who have broken barriers in history and today?
- What is a role model? What Black role models helped to make the world a better place? How can you be a role model at school or in your neighborhood?
- How have Black people have helped our country (or your community)?