[iccsd]

Help!

I'm working with a local organization that goes into schools and does cultural presentations/activities with kids to expose them to different people and cultures. They asked me to help with requests for Guatemala. My first "assignment" is Thursday. I had spent lots of time over the last couple of months creating my workshop that I could use with various ages. However, this week it's a cultural day and I only have 30 minutes with groups of 20-25 kids. I have 6 classes K-5. My original craft idea was creating little worry dolls, but the craft alone would take 20+ minutes. Does anyone have a simple craft (related to Guatemala) that little kids could do? Most of the other presenters are simply scaling back or not doing any craft-like activity, but I really hoped to have an hands on experience.

Any creative people out there with ideas?

Thanks in advance!

Sara

[jeri11]

hi,
here is a link to a project that i have used with kids...
the Ojo de Dios, or Eye of God....
i believe it is more from mexico, but might work for you,
here is a link...
How To Make A God's Eye Weave... A Fun Craft Project For Kids - The Fun Times Guide

hope that helps some !

[Slatond10]

One of my DD's favorite things from Guatemala is her "maracas"... and the kids would love that. Not sure if you could use things that are simple like popsicle sticks and rice or beans inside >????? just a thought?

[Lexi73]

"maracas" are called "chinchines" in Guatemala. They are easy to make, like Slatond10 said.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/...a59073d0_o.jpg

you could also make mini-kites with popsicle sticks and tissue paper. They are called "barriletes" in Guatemala and are flown through the windy season (Nov-Dec)

http://www.guate360.com/galeria/data/media/35/8.jpg

[robandjulie]

Here's a Quetzel craft:
About.com: http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/mquetzal.html

It's a little last minute, but if you can gather enough worry dolls you could do a craft using them rather than making them. Give each kid a barrette or wooden circle and have them make a wreath or something with them.

You could also show them the backstrap loom. Perhaps too hard to make in a short period, but you could make one and bring it with you and show them how it works. Interested classes could keep a copy of the instructions.
http://bobscrafts.com/bobstuff/backstrp.htm

[angel_bayou]

Oh these are soem great ideas!! I'm not too crafty but something beaded may work. A bracelet?

[robandjulie]

Originally Posted by robandjulie

You could also show them the backstrap loom. Perhaps too hard to make in a short period, but you could make one and bring it with you and show them how it works. Interested classes could keep a copy of the instructions.
http://bobscrafts.com/bobstuff/backstrp.htm

In addition to instructions on making it:
http://bobscrafts.com/bobstuff/backstrp.htm

Here's a quick video on how to use a backstrap loom:

YouTube - Backstrap weaving

[dance_muffin]

Julie, thank you for posting the Quetzel craft. I may borrow it for the children at our Guat. Adop. Fam. Event.

[iccsd]

These are all great ideas. I'm going to the craft store to buy supplies and experiment with my kids to see how long they take.

Keep them coming!!

Thanks!