Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a chance to tell the story of October 12 from the side of the people who were already here. Here’s a little history, tips for talking about it with kids, and crafts inspired by Maya, Inca, Taíno, Guna, and Huichol traditions.
Here are some Guatemalan crafts for kids that make for easy crafts to teach kids about Guatemala. These fun Guatemalan crafts, activities, and printables are perfect for celebrating Guatemala’s Independence Day on September 15th or any day you want to learn more about this beautiful country. Whether you’re looking for Hispanic Heritage Month crafts for … Read more
Today, September 15th, Guatemala celebrates her independence from Spain in 1821 along with four other Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. In the United States September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Photo by phossil. Creative Commons License. In our family September 15th is always a very special day, … Read more
I remember exactly where I was on September 11th 2001, I was at the university in Guatemala. Everyone started talking about what was going on in the United States and someone turned on a TV in the architecture workshop and I remember watching one of the twin towers engulfed in smoke. It seemed surreal and … Read more
Se acerca el Día de la Madre y este año quería hacer algo realmente especial con mis hijos que tienen 7 y 4 años. Han estado preguntándome que van a regalarle a la abuelita para el día de la madre y por primera vez, ambos están muy entusiasmados. Para mi los regalos más valiosos son … Read more
Earth Day is a great opportunity to teach your children about the importance of taking care of their planet and being concious about natural resources. It is also a great opportunity to teach them Spanish and for them to learn about the natural beauty and the habitats of the places where they come from. At … Read more
Semana Santa and Easter Sunday are one of my children’s favorite holidays. My little guy is all about chocolate, while my daughter loves the idea of the Easter bunny, the parties, and crafts. Easter is almost over, and even though I swear I only looked away for a second, my kids run around the … Read more
Social Media lets us reach more people faster and with less effort, it makes it easier for us to communicate and it lets more people find us! But what about sharing? According to the dictionary sharing means to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., JOINTLY! Social Media lets us share small details of our lives … Read more
Carnaval, the period of time just before Lent, is celebrated in many Latin American countries in different ways. Because it precedes days of sacrifice, Carnaval is a celebration that involves costumes, dancing in the streets and parades. So Carnaval is today and there’s no time to prepare anything. Don’t worry, the important thing about celebrations … Read more
Carnaval in Guatemala, like in many other cultures around the world, is a tradition of religious origin, which is celebrated on Fat Tuesday, right before the start of Lent . In most parts of Guatemala we don’t have a huge celebration like Mardi Gras in New Orleans or Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro. Two exceptions … Read more
