Thanks for all of these terrific ideas, Anne & Alyse. I read Isabel and Her Colores Go to School. It is in English and Spanish. This book does a wonderful job of connecting words and feelings with different colors. Since it's the beginning of school, students can relate to many of the feelings Isabel had and/or helps them work on empathy skills. On the second day of the lesson, I did an iPad activity using the DoodleBuddy app. It allows me to teach lots of iPad skills to my 1st graders and they have so much fun drawing objects and connecting them with feelings, while practicing tech skills. 

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On Sun, Sep 25, 2022 at 2:29 PM Porier, Anne <aporier@wallingfordschools.org> wrote:
Yes! The tissue is easy to cut and a simple design comes out quite nice, like a snowflake. You can also make templates with design ideas for the kids. 

On Sun, Sep 25, 2022 at 2:25 PM Alyse Castonguay <lovetoread127@gmail.com> wrote:
I LOVE the papel picado idea, Anne! Does it look like this? https://artfulparent.com/more-papel-picado-and-more-hearts/

I have been reading a variety of picture books/tales that demonstrate English and Spanish. They allow for great discussion of common tales they know. Good opportunities for comparing and contrasting settings, etc.
  • Rubia and the Three Osos
  • The Runaway Tortilla
  • Tortuga in Trouble
In K, I also read What can you do with a Paleta? I showed them a video of how paletas are made and images from a shop that makes them in CT. They also colored in their own paleta based on their favorite flavors/colors.


Hope these help!

:) Alyse
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On Sat, Sep 24, 2022 at 5:04 PM Porier, Anne <aporier@wallingfordschools.org> wrote:
I enjoy reading Dear Primo: A Letter to my Cousin by Duncan Tonatiuh with first graders and making papel picado out of tissue paper. They make beautiful decorations for the library. 

Anne Porier
Moses Y. Beach Elementary School
Wallingford 

On Sat, Sep 24, 2022 at 4:58 PM Lisa Chlebowski via CASL-L <casl-l@mylist.net> wrote:
I would also be interested!  Thanks!
Sincerely,
Lisa Chlebowski
Library/Media
East Haddam Elementary School

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> Did anyone do a Spanish Heritage Month lesson for elementary school students?
> If so, would you mind sharing your slides with me? I teach K-3.
> Thank you!
> Sincerely,
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