Lynwood: Latino Heritage Month – Activities For Kids Original Text

Press release from the City of Lynwood:

September 28, 2020

In this time of distance learning, here are some activities to do, books to read and movies to watch to celebrate Latino Heritage Month.

Activities:
Make Mayan kites, Hojalata Tin Art and Taíno Rock Carvings. See how: https://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/hispanic-heritage-month-crafts/
Read books that recognize the wide range of voices and stories within Hispanic and Latino culture, including: https://www.readbrightly.com/picture-books-celebrate-hispanic-heritage/
Watch movies about Hispanic and Latino culture include 2014’s Book of Life and 2017’s Coco.
Cook with your kids using family recipes. Here are additional ideas: https://growingupbilingual.com/10-recipes-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month/

Here is a list of resources for kids:
https://lacountylibrary.org/hispanic-heritage-month/
https://www.parents.com/latina/how-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-with-kids/
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/g33996412/hispanic-heritage-month-activities/

Enjoy Latino Heritage Month with your entire family!

#WeAreLynwood.

This press release was produced by the City of Lynwood. The views expressed are the author's own.