Pueblo

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Many children learn that explorers “discovered” the New World, but it is important for them to understand that native people had been living in the area for thousands of years, long before the arrival of European explorers. Understanding Native American history is a crucial part of understanding American history. Your children should know that the Pueblo people are made up of many different Native American tribes in the Southwest, such as the Hopi, Zuni, Acoma, Taos, Santo Domingo, and Laguna. Each community has its own culture and language, though some share similarities. Many of the Pueblo people are descendants of the ancient Anasazi people who lived in the Southwest thousands of years ago. Today the Pueblo live mostly in New Mexico and Arizona, though they have also lived in Texas, Utah, and Colorado.