Youth discover the Latino culture as they develop an understanding of the Latino people and their traditional art forms through instrument making, jewelry making, weaving, muraling and mask making. Youth experience the celebrations that surround the holidays in the Latino culture and sample the flavors of the Latino people through the activities of storytelling, mosaics and yarn art.

Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards Addressed

• Goal #1A
• Goal #4A, B
• Goal #5A, C
• Goal #18A, B
• Goal #19B
• Goal #21A
• Goal #25B
• Goal #26A, B
• Goal #27A, B
• Goal #28A, C, D
• Goal #29A, B
• Goal SE1A, C
• Goal SE2A, B, C

Instructional Materials:

Includes a teacher/leader's guide. Materials are available on a loan basis only.