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Latin American Arts and Crafts Hands-On Latin America: Art Activities for All Ages by Yvonne Y. Merrill, -- Contains complete instructions for 24 craft projects inspired by the art of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca cultures This lively book is bound to excite teachers, parents, and librarians as well as children. An artful variety of projects shows how to make two dozen different crafts, all based on authentic Latin artworks and artifacts. Simple instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams will provide hours of fun with activities as accessible as paper and glue. The first section of this engaging guide Is dedicated to the history anti contributions of pre-Columbian peoples and examines the staples of their diet (peanuts and cocoa), their extraordinary medical knowledge, and even their riches of silver and gold.This fascinating history section also includes a cultural timeline of Latin peoples, from the development of the Aztec calendar to the ornate architecture of the Mayans. Rich, full-page photographs highlight the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec cultures, with a section dedicated to the arts and crafts of today's Central American and Mexican artisans. Intertwined throughout are creative activities to make a variety of crafts, including an Aztec rattle, a jaguar mask, and luminarias to hold candles as holiday decorations. The combination of crafts projects and focused lessons on Latin history make for an engaging introduction to a rich cultural heritage.
25 Latino Craft Projects Latin American celebrations--rich in cultural significance and Latin history--present opportunities throughout the calendar year to reach out to all populations with engaging programs and activities. The easy-to-organize projects in this book are organized around important Latino holidays and are inspired by artesenfas (Latino folk art) traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. And, because each project is tied to literature, kids get the reading bug early! With more than 75 detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions for making masks, cornhusk dolls, beads, paper flowers, pinatas, and Incan headdresses, the creative activities in this book don't require expensive or exotic materials. Also included are easy recipes for such delectables as tamales and gorditas. Each chapter includes an activity for preschoolers, after-schoolers (over 6 years old), and families (all ages). Related resources help you to turn each craft project into a comprehensive program by incorporating songs, poems, and books.
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