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08/02/2023

MommyMaestra gives us another great resource for kids!

By now, I'm sure you've heard that Celia Cruz will join Latinas, Jovita Idar and Nina Otero-Warren, and be recognized by the U.S. Mint with her face on a U.S. quarter.

Did you also know that she'll be the first Afro-Latina to be featured on a quarter? Each year, four coins are released as part of the American Women Quarters Program. This year, Jovita was honored, and last year, Nina was featured.

Did you know that the Cuban "Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz, originally planned to become a literature teacher? Celia’s dad wanted her to become a school teacher, but she loved singing and music. So after high school, Celia went to Cuba’s National Music Conservatory, a type of school for musicians. There she studied piano, voice, and musical theory.

When she was 25 years old, Celia got a job singing for the most popular band in Cuba, La Sonora Matancera.

She left Cuba in 1960 and came to live in the United States. People loved her beautiful voice, style of music (called salsa), and the dazzling costumes she wore. Celia also became famous for the way she ended her shows - with a hearty shout of “Azúcar!” which means sugar in Spanish.

If you are looking for reading passages, lesson plans, activities, books, or videos to teach your children or students about the singer, check out my post!

LINK: https://www.mommymaestra.com/2022/10/celia-cruz-lesson-plans-coloring-pages.html

08/02/2023

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06/02/2023

Wonderful resource from MommyMaestra!

In honor of , today's highlight is Roberto Clemente.

On New Year's Eve in 1972, Roberto Clemente died when the plane he was in crashed into the ocean. He had been trying to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Fifty years later, we still remember the baseball player and humanitarian.

Born in Puerto Rico, Roberto was the youngest of seven children. He grew up passionate about baseball and was playing professionally by the time he was 18 years old. He originally signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers, but was basically a bench warmer until he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He spent the next 18 seasons amazing fans with his incredible talent. He won 12 Gold Gloves for his remarkable throwing arm and is considered to have been the best right fielder in baseball by most.

Despite his mastery of the sport, Roberto endured double discrimination for being both Hispanic and Black. The media made fun of him for his heavy Spanish accent and often called him "Bob" or "Bobby" - which he always rejected and corrected.

Shortly before his death, during the last game of the season and his last turn at bat, Roberto made his 3,000th base hit - a feat only 10 other players had accomplished at the time.

He was the first Hispanic to win a World Series as a starter, be named league MVP, and be named World Series MVP. After his death, he became the first and only Hall of Fame member for whom the mandatory five-year waiting period was waived when he was elected to it in 1973.

When he wasn't on the field, Roberto was known for his charity work. Then, on December 23, 1972, a massive earthquake hit Managua, Nicaragua. Roberto had visited the country just a few weeks before and immediately began organizing the shipments of emergency supplies. But when he found out that those supplies were confiscated by the government and never reached the victims, Roberto decided to accompany the next flight of supplies to try and ensure they arrived where they were needed. But the plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing everyone onboard.

All of his teammates attended his memorial, except for Manny Sanguillén, who instead flew to Puerto Rico to help with the diving efforts. He wanted to recover his close friend's body... but it was never found.

In 1973, Roberto was posthumously awarded a Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. He is remembered today for being one of the best baseball players of all time, as well as for his humanitarian efforts.

You can find lesson plans, books, videos, and more here:
https://www.mommymaestra.com/2023/01/roberto-clemente-lesson-plans.html

17/11/2022

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Teenagers baffle me!!

18/10/2022

It's that time of the year! 😆

No new purchases! We're in "the zone." 😄

13/10/2022

It's such an easy chore...and yet...😄

Not today laundry. Not today. 🙃🧺

🤍: Fruits of Motherhood

11/10/2022

28/09/2022

Truth? 😄

20/09/2022

So much more energy at the end of the day! 🙄😆

15/09/2022

Honesty is the best policy. 😅

14/09/2022

No. Stop. 😄🤦🏾‍♀️

19/08/2022

🎤 drop 🤯

11/08/2022

Dying. 🤣🤣

Honestly….. I’m done 🤣🤣

07/08/2022

It's time! 🤣

07/07/2022

😄 None of us truly knew.

03/06/2022

I mean... 👠🥿🤩

27/05/2022

We are so good at this! 😄

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18/05/2022

We've all been there. 🤷🏾‍♀️

16/05/2022

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11/05/2022

Sigh... 🧽🍽

03/05/2022

Children everywhere. 👀

21/04/2022

Happy Thursday, my fancy friends! 👒🛍

18/04/2022

How fun are these new Pop It! gifts we received from the folks at ? 🤩

Do your kids like to pop bubbles? (What kid doesn't, right?) My kids are loving these new toys & already have a couple keychains for their backpacks, so these are going to be a welcome addition for their rooms. 👌🏾

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15/04/2022

This is the realest thing ever. 🤑

01/03/2022

Love her approach! 😄

08/01/2022

Happy Saturday friends! Will you be doing laundry today? 🤪

09/12/2021

30 Holiday Gift Ideas for Family Fun! 🎁🎄

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Shop our Family-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide! 🎅

02/12/2021

We roast back. 😆

It's great. 🙄
(by Julie Burton / Writer)

29/11/2021

A scene from our house. 😄

Trust no one!