La Laguna Launches Educational Initiative to Connect Students with Local Heritage
La Laguna City Council has launched a new educational initiative for Book Month that integrates custom-designed books and school activities to connect students with the city's local history and cultural heritage.
La Laguna City Council is launching a new cultural initiative this Book Month that goes beyond simply encouraging reading. Led by Sergio Eiroa, the Department of Education and Youth has designed a series of school activities aimed at connecting reading habits with a deeper understanding of the local area and a stronger sense of community.
The program features a variety of activities, including storytelling, performing arts, workshops, and competitions designed to spark student creativity. At the heart of the campaign are three new educational books created specifically for the classroom: Coloreando (Coloring), Saber de Aguere (Knowing Aguere), and Historia y patrimonio cultural de San Cristóbal de La Laguna (History and Cultural Heritage of San Cristóbal de La Laguna).
These materials are tailored to different age groups to make the city’s complex history and geography easy to understand. Saber de Aguere uses a fictional story about two students exploring the local landscape to encourage active learning. The book on History and Cultural Heritage provides a more detailed look at the city’s social and urban development since its founding. Meanwhile, Coloreando uses visual activities to help younger children learn about the city’s most famous landmarks.
By integrating these resources into the school curriculum, the City Council hopes to strengthen students' cultural identity from an early age. The goal is to help students improve their reading skills while developing a real appreciation for the history of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. By making the city’s unique heritage a part of everyday learning, the council aims to ensure that its architectural and cultural legacy is passed down to future generations.