In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm delighted to participate once again in the MKB Hispanic Heritage Series. I've chosen to highlight musician Tito Puente this year. Below, you'll find a few resources for studying the Mambo King, as well as a free download that I've created for the occasion. I hope you enjoy!
Lesson Plans
• Here is a great lesson guide to accompany Monica Brown's children's book shown below.
• Resources from TeachingBooks.net
• From TpT, this is a lesson plan for K - 8th
• For older children in middle and high school, NPR has a fabulous collection of materials
Coloring Pages & Download
• MommyMaestra's 1-page reading passage and coloring page for young readers. You can download this printable page for free here.
• Also, Nick Jr. has some free printables from a few years agocelebrating remarkable Latinos who have contributed to our society, including Tito Puente
• Tito Puente on Sesame Street! And again here.
Definitely one of my favorite children's books on the market...
We are so excited for our eighth annual Hispanic Heritage Month series! Now through October 15, you'll find great resources to share Hispanic Heritage with kids, plus you can link up your own posts on Hispanic Heritage! Find even more ideas on our Latin America Pinterest board:
Coloring Pages & Download
• MommyMaestra's 1-page reading passage and coloring page for young readers. You can download this printable page for free here.
• Also, Nick Jr. has some free printables from a few years agocelebrating remarkable Latinos who have contributed to our society, including Tito Puente
Videos
• Check out this introductory video to the book Tito Puente• Tito Puente on Sesame Street! And again here.
Books
Definitely one of my favorite children's books on the market...
The MKB Hispanic Heritage Series...
We are so excited for our eighth annual Hispanic Heritage Month series! Now through October 15, you'll find great resources to share Hispanic Heritage with kids, plus you can link up your own posts on Hispanic Heritage! Find even more ideas on our Latin America Pinterest board:
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September 17
Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes: Julia de Burgos, Puerto Rico's Most Famous Latina Poet
September 18
Hispanic Mama
September 19
Spanish Playground
September 20
MommyMaestra
September 23
Kids Spanish Book Club
September 24
Embracing Diversity
September 25
el Mundo de Pepita
September 26
Little Nómadas
September 27
De Su Mama
September 30
Baby Devotions
October 1
For the Love of Spanish
October 2
Tiny Tapping Toes
October 3
LadydeeLG
October 4
Bicultural Familia
October 7
Spanish Mama
October 8
The Multilingual Home
October 9
Bookworms and Owls
October 10
Jeddah Mom
October 11
Pretty Mama Breastfeeding
October 14
Multicultural Kid Blogs
October 15
Maritere Bellas
Don't miss all of the great posts from previous years as well: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
