Crafts
Piñata Land!
Bienvenido to Piñata Land! Now this is what I call some Foreign Language Fun. This photo is from a Spanish classroom at the high school where I teach. At home, Spanish II students create original piñatas from paper mache. The Spanish teachers then display the amazing works of art: Santas, Pokemon characters, chili peppers, [...]
Make Paper Shoes for St. Nicholas Day: Easy Craft Download
Are you ready for St. Nicholas Day? In many European countries, December 6 is a day to celebrate one of our most beloved saints–Nicholas of Myra, a fourth century bishop from present-day Turkey. Nicholas is renowned for his generosity, good deeds, and miracles.
On the eve of St. Nicholas Day, children leave their shoes out next [...]
First Day of School—German Style
kin·der·gar·ten
a school or class for young children between the ages of four and six years.
[Origin: 1850–55; German: lit., children's garden, equiv. to Kinder children (see kind) +Garten garden]
from Dictionary.com
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a German first day of school tradition. Parents or grandparents prepare a school cone, called a Schultüte, and fill it with candy, treats, and small gifts [...]
Coloring Pages for Bastille Day
Bonjour! Are you a parent or a teacher looking for a fun, age-appropriate activity to teach the kiddos about France’s Independence Day? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you–French-themed coloring pages. FREE . . . or as they say in France GRATUIT (if you pronounce it correctly it almost rhymes.)
All you need is a [...]
