Creative Play Bilingual Homeschool

Oct. 30, 2008

Mexican fiesta

So, we did it. I coincided our study of Mexico to end on my husband's birthday. We made paper flowers, and a balloon piñata! It was fun. I had an extra balloon lying around, some toilet paper and paper towel rolls, construction paper, and paint, and just went at it. At first, we wanted to make a wolf, but we didn't have enough rolls for long legs, and the nuzzle started looking like a snout. So, we decided we'd make a pig. But, then we wanted to make a fancy schmancy colorful tail, so in the end, we made...an animal. Whatever you think it is, that's what it is! I made buñuelos and we listened to a CD- I have no idea where it came from (not part of my husband's collection), but it purported to be music listened to in many Mexican restaurants. Well, we've been to many authentic restaurants, and... well... never mind. The music was cool, and upbeat. We sang the Mañanitas, and I had invited my single homeschooling friend with her son to come break the piñata. Here's my daughter still painting the piñata: And here it is hanging up. I put it in the archway between the hallway and the kitchen/living room. I forgot to take a picture of it up with the tissue paper flowers, though.

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