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This booklet, available in Spanish and English, has literacy activities and games for the whole
family. Print out the activities to complete either at home or on the go. This booklet is perfect
for parents, educators, and anyone else looking for fun, free bilingual resources. Get started
with the activities now, and visit www.rif.org/leer for more of RIFs bilingual resources.
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OUT AND ABOUT
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LA LOTERIA CAR BINGO
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PARTY TIME
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MUSIC MAKERS
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GUATEMALAN WORRY DOLLS
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MASQUERADE
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GROCERIES
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TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS
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TIPS: ENCOURAGING SPANISH AT HOME
Draw It
Starting point:
Odometer reading:
0.0
Point A:
Odometer reading:
Point B:
Odometer reading:
Point C:
Odometer reading:
Point D:
Odometer reading:
Total miles
traveled:
El Arbol Tree
El Pajaro Bird
La Bandera Flag
La Casa House
El Buzon Mailbox
El Semaforo Stoplight
La Bota Boot
El Perro Dog
La Dama Lady
La Botella Bottle
La Escalera Stairs
El Sol Sun
El Paraguas Umbrella
La Casa House
La Estrella Star
La Bandera Flag
La Maceta Flowerpot
El Pajaro Bird
La Bota Boot
El Arbol Tree
El Semaforo Stoplight
El Perro Dog
El Buzon Mailbox
La Botella Bottle
La Maceta Flowerpot
El Banco Bank
La Estrella Star
La Escalera Stairs
El Paraguas Umbrella
La Dama Lady
El Sol Sun
El Banco Bank
Play La Loteria Car Bingo, a twist on a traditional Latin American game, in the car. La Loteria is similar to
the American game bingo, but it is based on matching pictures rather than numbers. Players typically draw a
card featuring a picture from a deck of cards and then must match the picture to one on their playing board.
When a player covers all of the pictures in a row, they call out chalupa to win the game. In this car version,
instead of using cards, look out the window to see if you can find the objects shown below. Use pennies to
mark all of the squares you get. Dont forget to call chalupa when you complete a row.
EXTRA CHALLENGE: Traditionally, when the caller calls out an object, a rhyming verse is added
like Star...the star that lights the car or House...the one that hides the mouse. Each time
you find an object, try and come up with your own verse. Write down your rhymes so you can
remember them for next time.
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Party Time
Everybody loves a party, from birthday parties, weddings, and first
communions to baby showers and quinceaeras. Think about the last party
you attended. What was it like? Were there colorful decorations, piatas,
dancing, or mariachis? Did people get dressed up? Help complete the story
about a party by answering some questions and filling in the blanks below.
5) Type of pet:
Use Your Answers to Fill in the Blanks and Create Your Own Story
Last Saturday at _______________________, the entire family gathered at Tia_________________________s house to throw
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my prima a ____________________________ party. The house was decorated with ________________________________ and
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papel picado. They even had a piata in the shape of a _________________________________ for the kids. My cousin isnt
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allowed to eat candy, so they filled the piata with _______________________________. Yuck. Thank goodness they had
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________________________ and arroz con leche for dessert! At the party we got to _________________________ for hours.
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Que alegre! There were over _______________ people there, including __________________________________. I couldnt
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believe my eyes when I first saw her arrive. She was so ____________________________ and ___________________________.
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Music Makers
On the radio, at a concert, in
the streetsmusic is everywhere!
Salsa, merengue, bachata,
mariachi, tangodo any of
these Latin music types sound
familiar? Ask your parents to
help you find a local Latin music
station. Listen to the music and
see if you can recognize the
sounds of different instruments.
Do you hear the sound of horns,
the strumming of a guitar, or the
beat of a drum? Are there any
sounds you dont recognize?
On this page are many
popular Latin music instruments
that you probably hear on the
radio, but may have never seen
before. See if you can draw
a line connecting each
instrument to its name.
1) Claves
A
2) Castauelas
3) Pan Flutes
B
C
4) Cow Bell
5) Giro
D
6) Bongo Drum
7) Marimbas
8) Cuatro
H
Answer Key: 1 = G, 2 = E, 3 = A, 4 = F, 5 = B, 6 = D, 7 = H, 8 = C.
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1._________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________
3._________________________________________________
4._________________________________________________
5._________________________________________________
NAME
NAME
6._________________________________________________
Masquerade
During Carnival and other festivals, masqueraders frequently dance and play in the streets throughout Latin
America and Spain. In Puerto Rico, during the entire month of February, masqueraders called vejigantes dress
in colorful costumes and papier-mch masks to run through the streets and play tricks on kids. The masks
are decorated to be very spooky with multiple horns and pointed teeth.
Below are six vejigante masks. Can you spot the one mask that doesnt match?
Read It:
Vejigante Masquerader
By Lulu Delacre
Learn about Puerto Rican Carnival
with Ramon, who longs to
masquerade along with the older
boys, the vejigantes, in the
month-long celebration in Puerto
Rico. This book is written in
English and Spanish.
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Groceries
Make a List
Find the recipe for your favorite
dessert and write down everything youll need on the grocery
list below. When youre done, go
to the store with your parents and
help gather all the ingredients
to make this tasty treat.
Market Mix-Up
Grocery List
__ __TER__ELON
__UA__A
CO__ __N__ __
__INE__P__L__
P__A__H
TAM__RIN__
M__ __G__
Play It: How Fast
Can You Shop?
Visit www.rif.org/leer to play
Supermarket Spree, a fun
drag-and-drop shopping game.
Answer: AVOCADO
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TISSUE
PAPER
FLOWERS
Color by
Number
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Orchid (Magenta)
Red Ginger (Red)
Bird of Paradise (Gold)
Calla Lily (Yellow)
Heliconia (Orange)
Dahlia (Purple)
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E N C O U R A G I N G
S PA N I S H
AT
H O M E
Whether or not you are a native Spanish speaker, encouraging your children to learn
Spanish will help deepen their understanding and appreciation of Latino culture and offer
a fun and exciting way to add new literacy activities at home. Here are five tips with advice
and support for getting started: