K-12 Resources

Mexico Trunk

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After over two decades of successful outreach, the Kellogg Institute is retiring the Traveling Trunks Program. We are grateful for all of the teachers who have utilized these trunks to internationalize their classrooms and to help students learn more about the Global South. We know the collaboration between teachers in our community and our Traveling Trunks Program made a difference in the lives of so many students and we are proud of that work.

E-binder

The e-binder is a CD that has lesson ideas for every item in the trunk, in addition to links for general information about Mexico. There are PDF versions of most of the lesson plans, so it can be used even without internet access.
 

Books & Literature

Celebrate! It's Cinco de Mayo!/¡Celebremos! ¡Es el Cinco de Mayo! by Levy, Janice
Charro: The Mexican Cowboy by Ancona, George 
Children of the Yucatán by Staub, Frank
Cinco de Mayo Day of the Dead by Johnston, Tony & Winter, Jeanette
Día de Mercado (paperback) by Ehlert, Lois
Erandi's Braids by Madrigal, Antonio
Esperanza Rising by Ryan, Pam Muñoz
First Thousand Words in Spanish (hardcover)
A Gift for Abuelita / Un Regalo para Abuelita by Luenn, Nancy
Hands-on Culture of Mexico and Central America by Kate O'Halloran
In My Family / En Mi Familia by Garza, Carmen Lomas
Magic Windows / Ventanas Mágicas by Garza, Carmen Lomas
Mexico: Countries and Cultures for Young Explorers
Pablo Remembers the Fiesta of the Day of the Dead by Ancona, George
The Piñata Maker / El Piñatero by Ancona, George
 

Musical Instruments

  • Conch Horn 
  • Drum used by "los voladores"
  • Guiro 
  • Gourd Rattle  
  • Maracas made from gourds
  • Reed Flute
     

Cultural Items

Aztec Marigold (yellow flowers)
Balero
Catrina skeleton (w/ glitter, feathers) (2)
Corn husk
Flag
Jaguar Candle Holder   
Jaguar Mask (made of a coconut) 
Maria DeKellogg Doll 
Mexican Clay Eagle Bell  
Mexican Soda Bottle
Money (Mexican): 2- 5 pesos, 1- 50 centavo (3 coins)
Papel Picado (2)
Ojo de Dios (1)
Silver Mexican Boxes (3 inside each other)
3 Skeletons with 2 candles
Sugar Skull (1 large, 1 small)
Wood String Spinning Top
Yucatec Dress
 

Maps & Posters

Children's Map
National Geographic Map