I Love Saturdays y Domingos

About the Book

I Love Saturdays y domingos

A book summary, author’s note, and multiple reviews of I Love Saturdays y domingos from the author’s webpage.

http://almaflorada.com/i-love-saturdays-y-domingos/

 

I love Saturdays y domingos Bilingual Read Aloud - YouTube

A bilingual read aloud video by KidTime StoryTime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS5r6P3NnNA

 

About Alma Flor Ada | Alma Flor Ada

A biography of the author from the author’s webpage.

http://almaflorada.com/about/

 

Elivia Savadier Biography

A biography of the illustrator Elivia Savadier  

http://biography.jrank.org/pages/1890/Savadier-Elivia-1950.html

Culture

Culture of Mexico

Information about the history, people, clothing, traditions, and more of Mexico.

http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Mexico.html

 

Mexican Culture - Learn more about Mexico | don Quijote

A page with links to articles about Mexican art, film, history, literature, and more.

http://www.donquijote.org/culture/mexico/

 

Culture & Traditions | Inside Mexico

A page to links to articles about Mexican culture and traditions.

https://www.inside-mexico.com/category/culture-and-traditions/

 

Children and Youth in History | Piñata

An article about the history of the piñata.

https://chnm.gmu.edu/cyh/primary-sources/411

 

Food

Recipe for Huevos Rancheros

A recipe for huevos ranchers from the food blog, Mexican Food Journal.

http://mexicanfoodjournal.com/huevos-rancheros/

 

Food in Mexico - Mexican Food, Mexican Cuisine

A brief overview of Mexican cuisine and recipes.

http://www.foodbycountry.com/Kazakhstan-to-South-Africa/Mexico.html

 

The Seven Regions of Mexican Cuisine

An article about region-specific Mexican cuisine.

https://www.picos.net/the-seven-regions-of-mexican-cuisine/

Geography

Mexico - National Geographic Kids

Facts about Mexico, as well as its geography, government and economy, history, and more.

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/mexico/#mexico-dancers.jpg

 

All About Mexico - Geography, Regions, and Facts About Mexico

Information about Mexico’s geography, as well as links to additional pages about its archaeology, people, cuisine, and more.

http://www.allaboutmexico.com/geography.html

 

Geography for Kids: United States

Maps of the United States showing states, capitals, regions, major rivers, deserts, and mountain ranges.

http://www.ducksters.com/geography/usgeography.php

 

United States

A map of the US, as well as facts about its history, economics, government, and more.

http://www.infoplease.com/country/united-states.html

 

Puerto Rico city guide

http://welcome.topuertorico.org/exploring.shtml

History

The History of of Mexican Immigration to the US in the Early 20th Century

An article about Mexican immigration to the United States.

https://blogs.loc.gov/kluge/2015/03/the-history-of-mexican-immigration-to-the-u-s-in-the-early-20th-century/

 

Mexican Migration History: US History for Kids

A brief summary and facts about Mexican migration.

http://www.emmigration.info/mexican-migration-history.htm

 

History of Mexico - Mexico - HISTORY.com

A video and article about Mexico’s history, as well as information about its culture.

http://www.history.com/topics/mexico/history-of-mexico

 

History of Mexico - Lonely Planet Travel Information

An article about the history of Mexico, beginning with ancient civilizations.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/history

 

United States History for Kids (1492-1898)

A comprehensive guide to US history for kids, including printable and interactive activities.

http://mrnussbaum.com/united-states-history-for-kids/

 

Open Collections Program: Immigration to the US, Timeline

Key dates and landmarks in US immigration history.

http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/immigration/timeline.html

 

Mexican Americans

A Wikipedia article about Mexican American history, economic and social issues, communities, and more.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Americans

Language

Spanish for Kids

Various Spanish language activities for children.

https://www.123teachme.com/learn_spanish/spanish_for_children

 

Basic Spanish | Lesson 1 | Introductions & Greetings

A 10 minute video of Spanish introductions and greetings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWEXFfqwh7w

 

Spanish - Language Information & Resources

An article about the history of the Spanish language and how Spanish is used today all around the world.

https://www.alsintl.com/resources/languages/spanish/

 

Music

Mexican Children’s Songs - Mexico - Mama Lisa’s World

Various children’s songs in Nahuatl and Spanish with English and Spanish lyrics and video/audio.

http://www.mamalisa.com/?t=ec&c=50

 

Mexican Mariachi Music

An article about mariachi music with embedded Youtube videos of mariachi.

http://kidworldcitizen.org/2014/06/19/mexican-mariachi-music/

 

Introduction to Mariachi Music

https://www.teachervision.com/mexico/introduction-mariachi-music

 

Teaching Activities

Beyond the Page: I Love Saturdays y domingos

A short lesson plan for I Love Saturdays y domingos by Disney Educational Products.

https://education.ket.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/BTP_ILoveSaturdays.pdf

 

I Love Saturdays y domingos

A longer lesson plan for I Love Saturdays y domingos by Disney Educational Products.

https://www.dcmp.org/guides/10027.pdf