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For families, caregivers, and educators across the Caribbean—Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, Haitian, Jamaican, and other Antillean—who honor Taíno roots and seek to nurture cultural pride and early development from birth.
Para familias, cuidadores y educadores de todo el Caribe—puertorriqueños, dominicanos, cubanos, haitianos, jamaiquinos y otros antillanos—que honran las raíces taínas y desean cultivar el orgullo cultural y el desarrollo desde el nacimiento.
The black-and-white images featured are Taíno symbols: the Coquí, the Sun, and the Baby. Additionally, the Flor de Maga (Thespesia grandiflora), Puerto Rico’s national flower, represents the island’s beauty and resilience.
In the early months of life, babies are especially drawn to high-contrast images due to their developing vision. Black-and-white visuals, such as the Taíno symbols and the Flor de Maga, offer essential visual stimulation that supports cognitive development. Over time, these images help nurture a deep connection to cultural heritage and identity.
Black-and-white images featuring Taíno symbols and the Flor de Maga
A brief historical background on each image, reinforcing cultural identity from an early age
A suggested Montessori activity for babies (0-6 months) to enhance engagement and development
For families, caregivers, and educators across the Caribbean—Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, Haitian, Jamaican, and other Antillean—who honor Taíno roots and seek to nurture cultural pride and early development from birth.
Para familias, cuidadores y educadores de todo el Caribe—puertorriqueños, dominicanos, cubanos, haitianos, jamaiquinos y otros antillanos—que honran las raíces taínas y desean cultivar el orgullo cultural y el desarrollo desde el nacimiento.
The black-and-white images featured are Taíno symbols: the Coquí, the Sun, and the Baby. Additionally, the Flor de Maga (Thespesia grandiflora), Puerto Rico’s national flower, represents the island’s beauty and resilience.
In the early months of life, babies are especially drawn to high-contrast images due to their developing vision. Black-and-white visuals, such as the Taíno symbols and the Flor de Maga, offer essential visual stimulation that supports cognitive development. Over time, these images help nurture a deep connection to cultural heritage and identity.
Black-and-white images featuring Taíno symbols and the Flor de Maga
A brief historical background on each image, reinforcing cultural identity from an early age
A suggested Montessori activity for babies (0-6 months) to enhance engagement and development