"Feliz Navidad!" Today we will be studying traditions in Mexico.
To prepare:
Fill paper lunch bags (one for each child) with small toys and/or candy and staple or tape top shut. Empty toilet paper rolls for each child about 3.
Things to do:
Crafts:
Make A "Candle"
Using a toilet paper roll. Cover the roll with construction paper. Cut out and glue a paper flame shapes to the top and decorate.
Decorate A Personal Paper Bag Piñata
use stickers or glue on tissue paper squares in a design. Let dry, then exchange with another student and break open to get a prize.
Poinsettia Ornaments
Make Poinsettia ornaments see the instructions here.
To prepare:
Fill paper lunch bags (one for each child) with small toys and/or candy and staple or tape top shut. Empty toilet paper rolls for each child about 3.
Things to do:
- Find the country on the world map and color it. (Click the link "World:Countries")
- Print out country outline to color. We are using the map "Mexico"
- Print and use the country notebooking page to keep in your file folder.
- Share this information about Christmas Traditions in Mexico and discuss.
Crafts:
Make A "Candle"
Using a toilet paper roll. Cover the roll with construction paper. Cut out and glue a paper flame shapes to the top and decorate.
Decorate A Personal Paper Bag Piñata
use stickers or glue on tissue paper squares in a design. Let dry, then exchange with another student and break open to get a prize.
Poinsettia Ornaments
Make Poinsettia ornaments see the instructions here.
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| "Candles" and Poinsettias before painting and adding bling. |