Biblical Thought: Who made the wonderful places we see in Venezuela?
Bible Verse:
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Génesis 1:1 En el principio Dios creó los cielos y la tierra. Song with the Bible verse
Vocabulary
Comida………food
Baile…………….dance
Arepa…………..a kind of tortilla made in Venezuela
Pabellón criollo….typical dish of Venezuela
Caraota……beans (also known in other Spanish speaking countries as “habichuelas” or “frijoles”
Tajada…..literally “slice” but in Venezuela it’s sliced plantain
Limón…….lime
Parchita……passion fruit
Lechosa……literally “milky” but in Venezuela it’s the name of the papaya
Traje tipico…… typical clothes
Jugo natural……..natural Juice
Carnaval……. carnival
Cultura ……culture
Videos we will watch:
Traditions in Venezuela
Another video you might want to see dedicated to food in Venezuela
Other songs the teacher might sing:
Typical children’s song–The Needle and the Rice Grain Get Married
Typical children’s song–The “Butterfly” Cow
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Suggested home activities:
- For older kids: Let’s “make” a typical dish of Venezuela & identify tropical fruits
