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."
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*Taken from Britannica Kids
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When is Hispanic Heritage Month?

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15th - October 15th

Lantix people 

César Chávez
César Chávez by BrainPOP
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The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President
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Sonia Maria Sotomayor
Great Minds: Katherine Johnson, Human Computer
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Jackie Robinson
George Washington Carver

Book lists

Preschool Black History Month
Bingo 

Give Awards to Everyday Heroes

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Materials:
  1. Prize Ribbons
  2. Stickers
  3. Scissors
  4. Sequins
  5. Construction Paper
  6. Glue
  7. Markers/Crayons/Paint

​Instructions:
  1. Create your own award
  2. Once dry, give your award to an everyday hero

Make your own quilt

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Materials:
  • constructions paper
  • scissors
  • glue
​Instructions:
  1. First, cut out different shapes 
  2. Next, glue the shapes in a pattern that can give you directions 
  3. Finally, do what the directions tell you to go

Questions for parents ask children

  1. What makes someone a hero? Who are some Black heroes that you have learned about?
  2. 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?
  3. Who are the Black heroes who have broken barriers in history and today?
  4. 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?
  5. How have Black people have helped our country (or your community)?