| Activities
Continue the fun and learning with Maya & Miguel with these related activities. You will find activities listed by curriculum category or by episode.
Feng Shui Fun (Mala Suerte, episode 101)
Discuss ideas and create signs for creating balance and harmony in one’s home.
Community Helpers (The Matchmaker, episode 102)
Learn about community helpers and their different jobs.
Empathy & Art (When Maya Met Andy, episode 103)
Explore artistic activities while learning to show empathy and combat stereotypes, particularly those associated with physical disabilities.
Autograph Art (The Autograph, episode 104)
Discover how individuality is associated with an autograph by having children create “signature” works of art.
Bird Feeder (Teacher’s Pet, episode 108)
Make a homemade birdfeeder and introduce interesting facts about birds, including birds kept as pets.
Mexican Piñata (Surprise, Surprise, episode 115)
Follow these easy steps for making a piñata. Then, discuss birthday celebrations around the world.
Special Times (An Okri-Dokey Day, episode 116)
Spend time with family and friends while working together to create sidewalk art.
Chinese Lantern (Chrissy’s Big Move, episode 117)
Make your own Chinese New Year lantern! Then, discuss what it’s like to move to a different country or place.
Musical Guessing Game (Papi Joins the Band, episode 154)
Build homemade musical instruments. Then, reinforce listening skills by playing a musical guessing game.
Recycled Treasure (Every Day is Earth Day, episode 163)
Get creative with an art project using recycled materials; and learn how everyone can have a hand in protecting the environment.
Feng Shui Fun (Mala Suerte, episode 101)
Discuss ideas and create signs for creating balance and harmony in one’s home.
A Mexican Holiday (La Calavera, episode 109)
Explore the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), by reading about its history and making a home altar.
Family Traditions Calendar (Tito’s Mexican Vacation, episode 111)
Create a calendar highlighting family traditions and cultural celebrations.
This is Me Book (The Bully and the Bunny, episode 113)
Use memories, ideas, photos, and drawings to make memory books for each child. Use the books to learn about each other in English and Spanish.
A Cultural Collection (Family Time, episode 114)
Gather family members for quality time, as you document your cultural background with a collection of mementos.
Mexican Piñata (Surprise, Surprise, episode 115)
Follow these easy steps for making a piñata. Then, discuss birthday celebrations around the world.
Chinese Lantern (Chrissy’s Big Move, episode 117)
Make your own Chinese New Year lantern! Then, discuss what it’s like to move to a different country or place.
Animal Names (Rhymes with Gato, episode 105)
Encourage multilingual interaction by playing this animal name word game in English and Spanish.
Friendly Letters (The Letter, episode 107)
Practice writing skills with this guide to writing a short friendly letter in English, Spanish, or one’s native language.
This is Me Book (The Bully and the Bunny, episode 113)
Use memories, ideas, photos, and drawings to make memory books for each child. Use the books to learn about each other in English and Spanish.
What’s that Sign? (Give Me a Little Sign, episode 139)
Learn 6 different signs (words) in American Sign Language. Then, play a fun word-guessing game using sign language and/or physical gestures.
For more fun and learning activities away from the computer, check out the Printables area of the Maya & Miguel Web site.
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