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2nd Graders Learn About Taíno Petroglyphs in Spanish Class

This year, second graders enjoyed learning about Taíno petroglyphs and the Coquí in Spanish class with World Languages Teacher Maestra Nivia.
Taíno petroglyphs are ancient symbols recorded on stone by carving, pecking, or scratching on natural rock surfaces. The Coquí is a small frog that only lives in Puerto Rico. According to the Taíno legends, the coquíes lived on the island of Boriken or Puerto Rico and welcomed the Taínos upon their arrival.
 
The second graders studied the Coquí Taíno and other petroglyphs around the mountains of Puerto Rico. Then, after learning the meaning of each symbol, they chose their favorite and made their own petroglyphs using beans, markers, and glue.

Some of the petroglyphs studied in class included: huracán (hurricanes), agua (water), sol (sun), sol de Jayuya (Jayuya’s sun), pájaro (bird), tortuga (turtle), and mujer (woman). 

The creative students drafted stories and legends around their petroglyphs and look forward to continuing to learn Spanish through the lenses of their friend El Coquí!

¡Excelente Trabajo Segundo Grado! (Great job 2nd Grade!)

Story submitted by World Languages Teacher Nivia Marrero
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