Mexico and Central America : a fiesta of culture, crafts, and activities for ages 8-12 / Mary C. Turck
Material type: TextPublication details: Chicago : Chicago Review Press , c2004.Edition: 1st edDescription: xi, 147 p. : ill., maps ; 22 x 28 cmISBN:- 9781556525254
- JUV 972 TUR
- F1210 .T78 2004
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Libro - Monografía | Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C. Sala Juvenil | Juvenil | JUV 972 TUR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Material retirado/oculto del Opac | 031143 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 136-142) and index.
This multicultural activity book celebrates the myriad cultures of Mexico and Central America and their shared ancient Aztec and Mayan roots. For each country, a brief introduction is provided that includes illustrated maps and facts about population and geography. More than 40 projects and three dramatic play scripts explore the interconnectedness of these countries and help children experience aspects of daily life throughout the region including school, work, home, art and poetry, food and agriculture, and special holidays. Activities include embroidering Mayan designs, painting in the Salvadoran style, creating an "ofrenda" for the Day of the Dead, crafting political puppets, cooking chocobananas, and making pin atas. Engaging sidebars throughout the book provide children with an introduction to the Spanish language. Also included are tips for teachers who want to use the activities in the classroom, complete with more specific age ranges and suggested modifications.
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