Spring Break Activity Ideas!

If you're looking for some fun, Spanish-related activities to try over Spring Break, try one of these:

1. Out and About
1. Local Library:  Many of our Holland area libraries have great Spanish collections!  Ask the children's librarian to show you where to find books, CDs, or videos in Spanish.  You'll find some of your favorite English books translated into Spanish, and you'll discover some new books as well!
2. Visit a local Mexican Supermercado.  What things are similar to the supermarket your family usually goes to?  What things are different?  With your parents permission, find something new to buy and try out at home...maybe a fruit or vegetable you haven't seen before, or even a sweet treat!
2. Staying Home
1. Go on a Spanish Hunt around your house.  Do you have anything in your house written in Spanish?  You'd be surprised just how much there is!  (If you need help getting started, check the labels on various soaps, cleaning supplies, etc...)  Where was the most surprising place you found Spanish in your home?
2. If you watch a DVD over break, check to see if you can watch in Spanish!  Many DVDs have a Spanish language audio track.  Older students, you can even turn on the Spanish subtitles and read along! (Check under the "options" menu for different audio tracks and subtitles.)
3. Getting Crafty
1. Huichol yarn painting  (Instead of a peel and stick tile, you can also use a layer of glue on cardboard.)
2. Mexican tissue paper flowers
4. Cooking!  Try these traditional Easter/Springtime foods!
1. Torrijas:  Spanish style French toast, traditionally eaten at Easter.
2. Chilacayote:  A Mexican beverage...made from squash!