Grade Range: K-4Resource Type(s): Lessons & Activities, WorksheetsDate Posted: 6/10/2008
A vejigante is a person who dresses in costume to help celebrate Carnival in Ponce, Puerto Rico. In this activity, students will read about being a vejigante and then design their own Carnival costume. OurStory is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources will allow students to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.
Hands-on learning, Museum education
This homemade costume was made for the Ponce carnival. It has a cape attached at the neck made fr...
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Learn about Puerto Rican Carnival with Ramon, who longs to masquerade along with the older boys, ...
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