Early Edge Resources

Celebrating Filipino American History Month

October 1, 2026

Resources for Early Learning Teachers and Families

Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is celebrated annually in the United States during the month of October. It marks the anniversary of the first recorded evidence of Filipinos in North America in what is now known as Morro Bay, California. In California, FAHM was first recognized by the California Department of Education in 2006.

According to the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), Filipino Americans make up the second-largest Asian-American community in the U.S. and the third-largest racial group in California. The 2026 theme of FAHM is Beyond the Margins: Centering Intersectional Filipino American Histories.

In celebration of FAHM and the rich history and contributions of Filipino Americans to our nation and state, Early Edge California has compiled a variety of resources to help you and your family and/or the children in your care explore and learn more about FAHM together.

For Teachers & Caregivers

• Celebrate Filipino American History Month (Asian Art Museum)
• SFUSD 2025 Filipinx History Resource Guide (San Francisco Unified School District)
• Video: Filipino American History Month for Kids! (Twinkl Teaching Resources)

For Families

• 10+ Picture Book Recommendations to Celebrate Filipino American History Month (Here Wee Read)
• Celebrating Filipino American History Month (First 5 LA)
• Filipino American history Month Booklist (Quality Start Los Angeles)
• Read from the Start: Tagalog Multilingual Booklist (Quality Start Los Angeles)
• Read Together, Create Together: Oh My Kulay: Colors, Fruits and Veggies in Filipino (Quality Start Los Angeles)
• SIPA’s Cultural Roots & Leadership Development in Historic Filipinotown (Search to Involve Pilipino Americans)
• YouTube Playlist: Jelly, Ben, and Pogo (PBS KIDS)

Learn more about Filipino American History Month

• Filipino American History Month (California Teachers Association)
• October is Filipino American History Month (Filipino American National Historical Society)