Butterfly Watercolor
God’s creation is amazing! Butterflies are among the most beautiful and marvelous creatures in all of nature, and a perfect picture of a spiritual truth God wants us to learn. Did you know that a butterfly goes through a physical transformation from a caterpillar to a...
Papel Amate Painting
The people of Mexico have been making paper since before the time of Christopher Columbus. Specifically, the Otomi Indians, living in San Pablito, an isolated village in the mountains of Mexico, still make Papel Amate. The paper is made from the bark of wild...
Flor de Nochebuena
The poinsettia is a plant that is often sold and displayed around Christmas time. Do you know why? History of the Poinsettia: The poinsettia, a Mexican wildflower, originates from Mexico and Central America. The Aztecs, who used the plant to control fevers and to...
Papel Picado
He was pierced for our transgressions. Isaiah 53:5 How do people in Latin America decorate for a special occasion? One fun and affordable way to decorate for a holiday or a party is to use Papel Picado. What is Papel Picado? Its name literally means “pierced...
Balero Toy
Students will create a simple version of a traditional Latin America toy called a balero (pronounced bah-leh-rō). A “balero” is a cup and ball toy where the player attempts to catch the ball in the cup. One end of a string is attached to a rod while the other end of...About Passport to the Nations
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