Lesson 3 - Create

The Grown-Up Scoop

Crafts are a great way to explore a book in a hands-on and creative way. For Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa, we invite your child(ren) to make their own maracas. While your child(ren) craft, it’s a perfect time to spark a conversation with them. Find example conversation starters below!

Who’s Ready to Make a Maraca?

Materials:

  • 1 plastic tube

  • 4 small pieces of paper

  • 1 scoop of rice

  • 1 scoop of beans

  • 1 piece of tape

  • scissors

  • glue stick or tape

  • crayons

Instructions:

Step 1

Color your kite, then cut it out. Fold in half on the dotted line so that the kite picture in visible on the outside. Fold again on the dashed lines, folding the opposite way.

Step 2

Flipped on its back, tape the two folded sided together down the center of the kite. Lay a straw down the center and the ribbon on the bottom. Tape these down as well. Then, tape down another straw to form a “t”.

Step 3

Punch a hole in the top flap where you see the small circle.

Step 4

Thread the string through the hole, and tape the other end onto the middle of the wooden stick. Wrap the loose string around the stick, and you are ready to fly!

5 Power Points!

Conversation Starters for Your Craft and Chat!

  1. Ask your child who their favorite singer is, and tell them yours.

  2. Ask your child what they want to be when they grow up.

  3. Talk to your child about the importance of practicing something they’re really good at doing.

  4. Tell your child about where you grew up, and what chores you had to do.

  5. Compliment your child on a task where you’ve noticed they do consistently well.

Ready to tell your own version of the story in Lesson 4? CLICK HERE!