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Join us for a magical fairy tale journey retold with Latino culture and traditions! In this K–2 class, students will explore stories such as Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story, Little Roja Riding Hood, Rubia and the Three Osos, The Three Cabritos, and Sugar Cane: A Caribbean Rapunzel and many more. Through interactive read-alouds and creative art activities, children will build vocabulary, develop background knowledge, strengthen reading comprehension, and celebrate cultural connections. During this program your child will have the opportunity to: *Improve reading comprehension skills by knowledge and vocabulary building while deepening understanding and increasing engagement with each story. *Expand communication skills through reading, small group discussion, and reflection. *Develop self-awareness and cultural pride by exploring diverse fairy tales and making personal connections. *Strengthen empathy, perseverance, and growth mindset by examining the challenges and achievements of each character. *Create original story scenes that demonstrate understanding of each tale, using visual expression to communicate ideas, themes, and personal interpretations of each story. Books for the Program: Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story by Tomie DePaola La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya Paco and the Giant Chile Plant by Keith Polette. Little Roja Riding Hood by Susan Middleton Elya Rubia and the Three Osos by Susan Middleton Elya The Runaway Piggy / El Cochinito Fugitivo by James Luna Burro’s Tortillas by Terri Fields. The Three Cabritos by Eric A. Kimmel. Sugar Cane: A Caribbean Rapunzel Beauty Woke by NoNieqa Ramos.
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Studio Arts Program - N Central Park
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3021 N Central Park Ave
Chicago, IL
60618
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