Alma's Way
"Alma's Way" is an engaging, animated series for children ages 4 to 6 created by Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on "Sesame Street." The series stars 6-year-old Alma Rivera, a proud and confident Bronx-born, Puerto Rican girl, who lives in the Bronx with her family and a diverse group of friends and neighbors. In each story, Alma speaks directly to the audience in her "Think Through" moments, where she learns to think for herself, make decisions, and understand other people’s points of view — while making lots of messy and hilarious mistakes all along the way. Learn More About the Show
Thinking It Through: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind “Alma’s Way”
Meet Alma! Learn about the inspiration behind “Alma’s Way,” a vibrant new animated series that gives children the power to find answers to their problems, express their feelings, and respect the unique perspectives of others.
Emotions & Self-Awareness
Articles
Respectful Hellos: Learning Greetings from “Alma's Way”
When Alma learns that not everyone likes being greeted the same way, she decides that the best thing she can do is ask. Try these tips to help your child learn how to greet others.
Helping Your Child Think Through Decisions
In the PBS KIDS show, “Alma’s Way,” each episode shows children a consistent, concrete strategy for making responsible decisions. Here are four ways you can help your child stop and think through decisions.
Helping Kids Celebrate Differences With “Alma’s Way”
When children experience different perspectives and backgrounds, they strengthen their life skills for becoming more empathetic, understanding, and open-minded. Here are five ways to help your child broaden their perspective from "Alma's Way."
How to Connect With Long-Distance Loved Ones
As much as it’s nice for family to live close by, that’s not always possible. With creativity and commitment, there are lots of ways to help your kids connect with far away loved ones. Here are 10 ideas to try!
Being Confident on Stage: Preparing Your Kids for a Performance
From recitals to school performances, kids are taking the stage to share their talents — maybe even for the first time! Here’s how you can support them and help them overcome stage fright and feel confident on stage.
Seeing Myself and My Community in "Alma's Way"
There is so much power in children seeing themselves on-screen. Here's how one writer felt when seeing herself and her family represented in "Alma's Way."
Celebrate Latin American and Hispanic Heritage Month With These Tasty Recipes!
You and your child will have a blast whipping up these popular dishes from Mexico and Puerto Rico!
Talk About It: Visiting Someplace New
It’s exciting to share something you love with someone new. Watch an “Alma’s Way” video clip and then talk about the first time you shared a place you love with your child.
Explore Black Cowboy Culture with Alma’s Way
When we see, hear, experience, or read something new, we learn and grow. Black cowboy culture is not something my family was familiar with before watching this episode of Alma's Way. But this show sparked our curiosity to find out more about it!
Birthday Party
Alma's Way Birthday Party
Throw a festive and fun birthday party inspired by “Alma’s Way!”
Hands-On Activities
What’s In Your Heart? Creating a Collaborative Mosaic
20 min activityGather your family to talk, think through, and share how you care for each other and others. Then create a heart mosaic as a family project.
DIY Microphone Craft
¡Wepa! This simple microphone craft made with items from around your home is a fun way to encourage children to create and sing their own songs. Play some music from “Alma’s Way” to have a sing-along!
Paint the View From Your Window
30 min activityCreate a picture of your neighborhood by having your child draw or paint the view outside your window.
Create a Hero Song
30 min activityDoes your child have a hero? This fun musical activity will engage your child’s creative side as they write a hero song to celebrate someone they admire.
Creating a Family Routines Chart
Making a family routines chart can help your family keep track of daily happenings and encourage communication and collaborative problem solving.
Make a Poster About the Cowboy Spirit
How do you show your cowboy or cowgirl spirit? Use the “My Spirit” writing activity and printable cowboy boots to create a poster that shows how you help the people and animals in your community.
Recipes: Prepare Food Inspired by "Alma's Way"
Make Abuela Cecilia’s Mofongo
45 min activityWhat’s that amazing smell? Make mofongo with your child!
Make Piragua to Share With a Friend!
90 min activityThis frozen snack is a real crowd-pleaser and a fun way to give your child the opportunity to experiment with flavor and create their own treat!
Make Budín de Pan: A Nochebuena Tradition!
120 min activityCelebrate Nochebuena with a delicately spiced, sweet, and colorful dessert.
Frankie’s Winter Wonderland Cookies
90 min activityWhen Alma and her family go on a Nochebuena parranda to find an extension cord, their first stop is at Frankie Four Feet’s apartment where they receive festive cookies. Make your own delicious version of these buttery holiday treats to share!
Make a Tres Leches Cake for an “Alma’s Way” Birthday Celebration
120 min activityA tres leches cake is irresistibly delicious. Make this moist, fluffy birthday cake for your “Alma’s Way” party!
Make a Tropical Fruit Fiesta Salad
20 min activityThis tropical fruit salad is a fiesta in a cup! Kids will love the delicious fruits with this simple recipe idea.
Printables
Play Alma's Way
Print and cut out backgrounds, characters, and prop pieces from Alma's Way to play Alma's stories or create your own.
Alma Coloring Page
Print and color this "Alma's Way" coloring page featuring Alma!
Alma's Way Matching Card Game
Play a matching or memory game with these cards from Alma's Way.
Make a Memory Box
One way to remember special days with your family is by creating a memory box. Fill the box with notes, drawings, and small trinkets to remember special times you had with family and friends.
¿Te Gusta? Do You Like It?
Draw or write about the things that you like!
Puppy Love
Print and color this "Alma's Way" coloring page featuring Alma and Chacho.
Games
Boom Boom Bah
Make your own song remixes with Alma, Eddie, and Junior and their Puerto Rican instruments!
Party at Alma's
There's a party at Alma's house! Your child can help prepare games, food, and songs for the guests.
Bop or Pop!
Help Alma and her friends solve balloon bopping puzzles without popping the balloon!
Alma Train Game
All Aboard with Alma! Build your own subway system to drop off and pick up passengers!
Alma on the Case!
Think through mysteries just like Alma’s favorite detective: Carlotta Clues!
Alma Dominoes Game
Play a game of dominoes with Alma's family. Choose 1 or 2 player mode or play as a team.
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