Step by Step!
By Sandy Damashek Here we are in the middle of summer! Are you and your children having fun? To add some zip to your life, we’d love to share two…
FUN AND GAMES!
FUN AND GAMES!
By Sandy Damashek Summer has arrived, and if you think this year feels different from others, we agree. COVID-19 has changed the rules and children (and parents) are on the…
Create Your Own Birdhouse!
Create Your Own Birdhouse!
Summer is here and with it, the opportunity to get more in touch with nature. How about this craft for children to have fun creating and watch the birds up…
Build a Geodesic Dome!
Build a Geodesic Dome!
By Alison Cupp Relyea, M.Ed. Ages 5-7: Family project Ages 8+: Independent project Looking for an engaging, hands-on activity to do with your child that builds skills and…
Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo!
Here is what you need to remember about Cinco de mayo! It celebrates a battle that the Mexicans won over the French on May 5, 1862, in the state of…
Printable Play Sheets
Printable Play Sheets
Keep your kids engaged and learning! Once you have downloaded your activity, you can print and share with your kids. There will be new play sheets every couple of weeks…
A Cute Valentine’s Day Dog
A Cute Valentine’s Day Dog
You can make a few of these dogs with your child and give them out to his/her friends as Valentine’s cards! What you need:: Construction paper, lots of colors including…
Trading Cards: Latinos in the United States
Trading Cards: Latinos in the United States
(Ages 5 to adult) How many of these Latinos are you familiar with? How many do your kids know? Each one has made a big contribution to American history. Depending…
Mexican Papel Picado
Mexican Papel Picado
Papel Picado is a traditional Mexican craft featuring many layers of colorful paper cut outs with elaborate designs. You can make it with your kids by using colorful tissue paper (the…
Tissue Paper Flowers
Tissue Paper Flowers
Materials: Tissue paper from your local craft store in bright colors (reds, yellows, oranges, purples, pinks) Ruler Popsicle sticks Green marker Liquid Glue Scissors Directions: Use the green marker to…
Flags
Flags
Here we have a collection of flags from the Latino Hispanic countries in the Western Hemisphere. Choose a country or ask your child to choose one, print out its flag,…
Self-Portrait in the Style of Frida Kahlo
Self-Portrait in the Style of Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo is one of the best-known Mexican painters. She is especially well known for her self-portraits. She was a strong believer in promoting and supporting native Mexican culture, and…
