Let's make something fun What about a pinata? What You'll Need:
White glue or flour and water
Old newspaper torn into strips
Large balloon
Small candies and toys
Colored cardboard or construction paper
Sewing needle and strong thread or fishing line
Paints
Glitter, crepe paper, and other assorted trims
How to Make a Mexican Pinata:
If you're using white glue, mix two parts glue with one part water in a bowl. For the flour and water paste, combine two parts water with one part flour and mix well.
Inflate and tie off the balloon.
Dip the newspaper strips, one at a time, in the paste mixture and make sure both sides are covered. Carefully place the strips on the balloon, leaving a hole at the top that's large enough to fit the candies and toys into. When the balloon is covered (except for the hole), set it aside for several hours to dry.
Repeat this process two more times so that there are at least three layers of newspaper glued to the balloon. Make sure that all of the layers are completely dry before starting a new one.
When the final layer is dry, pop the balloon at the top and remove it. Now you're ready to create the shape you want to use.
Using the cardboard or construction paper, build up your pinata. You can create a head and limbs for animals or people, or make cone shapes to create a star. Use your imagination and create your own masterpiece! Glue each addition to the paper mache base, and allow the whole pinata to dry.
Using the paint, glitter, crepe paper, and trim, decorate your pinata. Attach crepe paper streamers to the pinata if desired.
Fill the hole at the top of the paper mache oval with the small candies and toys.
Thread your sewing needle with the strong thread or fishing line and punch through the paper mache to create a loop to hang the pinata with.
You're now ready to play! To use your pinata, hang it from the ceiling away from any furniture or artwork. Blindfold one person and spin them around a couple of times, then give them a stick to try and break open the pinata with. Obviously you'll want to make sure the rest of the party goers stay away from the person with the blindfold and stick! Let each person take a turn trying to break the pinata open to release the candy and toys inside. When the pinata finally breaks, there will be treats for everyone!
Here are some coloring pages. Just print them out and have fun coloring
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PK4: MEETS 2 TIMES PER WEEK. EACH CLASS IS 25-30 MIN.
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Veronica Duarte Spanish PK3 Through 2nd Grade
I would like to give you a little background information on who I am and my qualifications. I was born in Long Beach, California but grew up in Monterrey and Guadalajara, Mexico. I obtained my degree in Elementary Education at the University Laura Arce in Monterrey, Mexico before moving to the United States to attend Pan-American University
in Edinburg, Texas. I have attended several
teaching/educator workshops both in Italy and New York. I continue to look
for new and rewarding ways to improve my skills.
I have been teaching for twenty two years in the
U.S. and in Mexico. I look forward to meeting you
and the opportunity to show the children the exciting
language of Spanish!
Guadalajara
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