Alma Goes to Puerto Rico
From Alma's Way · 2023
46 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional LearningSocial Studies
Summary
In this movie special, Alma and her family travel to Puerto Rico to visit relatives. Along the way, Alma's quest to return a lost bomba skirt takes her to meet family and discover the places, music, and traditions of her heritage, all while helping plan Bisabuela's 100th birthday.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
This movie is about family, heritage, and the island of Puerto Rico.
- What are some things Alma discovered about Puerto Rico?
- Why was returning the bomba skirt so important to Alma?
- What is a tradition or special place that matters to your family?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Puerto Rico, heritage, tradition
Try it: Draw a place or tradition that is special to your family and share one thing about it.