Monday message 09.18.2023
Every year from September 15 to October 15, we honor our ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America during Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 15 was chosen as the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month because it marks the anniversary of the independence of these Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile also celebrate their independence during this period on September 16 and September 18.
If you would like to learn more about this special month, please visit this site.
Below is a list of activities you can complete with your learner to learn more about Hispanic Heritage.
Younger Learners Resource: The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred
This story describes coming together to make a traditional rice pudding. In addition to learning many Spanish words, listening together allows you to discuss how to approach any unfamiliar words when you are reading in any language!
- Listen to the book together on Epic.
- Check out all these additional resources that include discussion questions, recipes, flashcards, and math activities!
Older Learners Resource (Grades 4-8)
- Read and reflect on “Esperanza Rising.”
- Use this guide over the course of the LP to read or listen to Pam Munoz Ryan’s historical fiction about her grandmother’s story!
Synchronous Instruction Event (Grades 2-5)
- Join us for two Zoom lessons about Latina women who helped others become readers. Our journey will take us to Mexico, Puerto Rico, San Francisco, and New York!
- We will be focusing on writing stories.
- Sign up your 2nd-5th grader here.
Book Club on Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan (Grades 3-5)
- Join us on Zoom Thursdays at 10 AM in LP2.
- Mañanaland Book Club Sign-up
TK-12 DreamUp to Space Mission Patch Artwork Design Challenge
Calling Space Artists! Design a piece of artwork that could be launched to the International Space Station. Enter the TK-12 DreamUp to Space Mission Patch Artwork Design Challenge!
High School Kickoff Game and Park Days
Come meet iLEAD high school learners, leaders, and staff! Play field and water games! Make some new friends! Join us on September 20 at Valencia Heritage Park, on September 22…
Park Days
Join local EFs and start building community among our iLEAD family. Park days are the perfect place to meet new friends and build community. September 19 @ 11:00 AM –…
Prospective Family Webinar
Interested in iLEAD Exploration’s independent study program? Come learn about it from staff members who will share the exciting things going on for our learners. September 20 @ 11 AM:…
In-Person Enrichment Opportunities
Grades TK-5 are invited to these farm-themed in-person enrichment opportunities! TK/K Learners: Farm Fun Fair Calling all TK/K learners for a fun day at the farm! We will have some…
Field Studies & Events
We have some fun and educational field studies opportunities coming up! For more information and to register, visit the hub. September 27: Bowers Museum: Ancient Arts of China (Grades 5-12)…
Presentation of Learning
Proud of their Hispanic heritage, iLEAD Exploration learner Sarah Ortiz and her mother planned a special learning unit to deepen Sarah’s understanding and connection to her ancestry and culture during…
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