Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, celebrates Hispanic and Latine Americans’ cultures, contributions and achievements. During this time, we honor the diverse histories and influences of Spanish-speaking countries around the world, highlighting their impact on our society and shared global heritage.
Rootle PBS KIDS has a fantastic lineup of PBS KIDS shows that’ll take you on a journey like no other. Discover the exciting series Rosie’s Rules along with beloved favorites like Alma’s Way and the globe-trotting adventures of Let’s Go Luna! But that’s not all! We also have exclusive digital content from Oh Noah! that’ll add a dash of fun to your celebration.
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LEARN MORE FROM PBSWe know that just one descriptor can hardly capture the spirit and cultures of so many people who descend from a vast geography that includes present-day Southwestern U.S. states to the southernmost tip of South America and nearly every present-day country and island in between. This is why you’ll see many different ways in which people describe themselves and their heritage. You’ll see the terms Latina, Latino and their non-gendered versions Latine and Latinx. You might also see people identify as Hispanic, Chicano, Tejano, Taíno, Isleños, Boricua or Afro-Latino, in addition to the many who identify with any one of the 22 nations and territories that comprise Latin America. |
The engaging modern-day series stars six-year-old Alma Rivera, a proud, confident Puerto Rican girl who lives in the Bronx with her parents and younger brother, Junior, as well as a diverse group of close-knit and loving friends, family and community members. Alma’s Way gives children ages 4–6 the power to find their own answers to their problems, express what they think and feel, and recognize and respect the unique perspective of others.
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Rosie's Rules stars 5-year-old Rosie Fuentes, a Mexican American girl just beginning to learn about the fascinating, baffling, thrilling world beyond her family walls. The show aims to teach children concrete social studies lessons about how a community works, helping them develop their awareness of themselves as individuals and as part of a broader society.
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A digital series geared to kids ages 4–7, “Oh Noah!” features the comic misadventures of Noah, a young boy staying with his grandmother in a community where almost no one else speaks English. As he tries to learn Spanish and makes new friends, misunderstandings land him in wacky predicaments, but he always manages to rebound and cheerfully learn from his mistakes.
“Let’s Go Luna!” follows the adventures of three friends—Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the United States—as they traverse the globe with their parents’ traveling performance troupe, Circo Fabuloso. At each of the Circo’s stops, Luna the Moon guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people.
Explore ways to get involved in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by creating, playing and cooking.
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There’s a party at Alma’s house! Your child can help prepare games, food and songs for the guests.
Make your own remixes with Alma, Eddie, and Junior and their Puerto Rican instruments.
Papel picado is traditional Mexican folk art made of cut tissue paper that’s hung up for celebrations like weddings, birthdays, holidays and parties.
To celebrate her parents’ wedding anniversary, Rosie learns how to make flores de papel from Abuela.
This activity can open up a discussion about the similarities and differences of the different kinds of rice dishes that are made around the world.
Tostadas are a traditional Mexican dish. Your kids will love that they are easy to make, and they have a fun crunch.
This frozen treat is a real crowd-pleaser and a fun way to give your child the opportunity to experiment with flavor and create their own treat.
Create a scrapbook to record items found on your family heritage scavenger hunt around the house.
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