Los Cascarones
Huevos de Confeti
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
1. I understand the history of los cascarones well enough to explain it, specifically what the word means, where they originated, how they got to the Americas and what they are used for today.
2. I can make and use cascarones in a culturally appropriate way.
First, take a look at these cascaron creations.
First, take a look at these cascaron creations.
These were created by students and teachers in spring, 2018. We did them with the art class and decorated them with Zentangles.
Sometimes, cascarones are fancy, like these.
Sometimes, they are simply dyed one solid color.
And, sometimes, they are left white.
No matter the outside appearance, they have this in common: they are egg-free and filled with something like confetti or flour and sealed with tissue paper.
Then, read about the history.
Then, read about the history.
After learning about them, make some cascarones!
After learning about them, make some cascarones!
From my 2010 Spanish Club at CMS
PLEASE, POR FAVOR, if you make any at home, take pictures or video and share!
PLEASE, POR FAVOR, if you make any at home, take pictures or video and share!