There is no better time to celebrate breakfast than during the entire month of September. It’s Better Breakfast Month! Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast has many health benefits. Eating a regular morning meal helps control weight and can guide us towards eating healthier …
Mariana Bracetti was a leader and patriot of the Puerto Rico independence movement in the 1860s. She was the vice president of the Cuban Revolutionary Party in New York City. Bracetti knitted the flag that was used for the national emblem of Puerto Rico to overthrow the Spanish government and create a …
You can’t describe Puerto Rico without mentioning dance. It is a language in itself in the Puerto Rican community. Some dances are Puerto Rican-born, like Bomba y Plena, while other fan favorites have been influenced by Caribbean and Nuyorican culture, like Salsa and Reggaetón. Choose a color for each of the four …
La Bomba was created at the end of the 17th century, in early Spanish colonial times, by the enslaved African people who worked in the sugar cane fields. It was a way for them to express their feelings about the harsh conditions being lived, their politics, spirituality, their anger and …
Tembleque, or coconut pudding, is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert made with coconut milk, cornstarch, sugar, and cinnamon. For Puerto Ricans who have migrated from the island, this traditional dessert reminds them of their abuelas during Christmas time. Decorate your own tembleque below! Turn the page over for a full recipe on how …
The colors of the flag are: blue, red, and white. Fill out the flag with words, shapes and patterns that represent the island nation. Click here to download the PDF Click here for a full list of handouts
This handout is about the LGBTQ+ Artist, Angel Edwards who creates art through the mediums of dance, photography, and poetry. Color and customize your own version of the handout to create your own creative photography like Edwards. Check out Edwards’ personal web page to learn more about Edwards with the …
National Beach Day on August 30th celebrates all the sandy beaches across the nation. It also provides an opportunity to help keep those relaxing places clean, so we can continue to enjoy them long into the future. Whether we spend time on beaches oceanside, at a lake or river, they …
