These kits consist of 1 container of artifacts, 1 container of resources based on the universal 12 themes and a book bag.
Kit #1- Highlighting our neighbors to the south, this kit offers case studies and literary resources that link many different cultures throughout Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula. The resources offer an insight into the various indigenous cultures that are situated in the country. Complete with photos, first-hand accounts, stories, and geographical resources this kit offers a peak into Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula.
Kit #2- This kit includes many items pertaining to the culture of the area. The kit includes Mexico and the Yucatan peninsula. In here you will find artifacts such as dolls, textiles, pottery, music,
Mexico Book Bag - Highlighting the history and culture of Mexico, this kit offers literary resources and pictures that evoke the culture of Mexico and the rich history. The stories include The Codex Nuttal and Mexican and Central American Mythology that evoke readers into learning more about the history. It is complete with letters, pictures, and other primary sources that offer a tangible peek into the lives and culture of Mexico.
Yucatan Book Bag- Highlighting the lost history and famous stories of the Mayan people, this kit offer literary resources and picture books that evoke children of young ages and older to learn more about the history. With stories including, People of Corn and Lost Kingdoms of the Maya these stories will enrich the minds of the reader and offer them a way to see and read the stories of the Mayan people.
Painted and carved gourd
Handmade Mexican ball
Flat wax doll
Hammered brass mug
Decorated clay owl
Painted clay turtle
Spoons and forks
Doll
Woven wall hanging
Tiles
Painted clay vase
Painted moon
Woven Shawl
Doll
Poster
Poster: boy with an iguana
Towel
Woven mat
Painted clay bird
Miniature Sombero
Painted clay fish
Painted sun
Blanket
Wooden porch
Straw sombrero
Adobe flower pot
Fringed vest
Mayan Pottery
Woven vest with embroidered flowers
Striped wool vest made in Hong Kong for export
Woven wool poncho with stripes and figures
Woven skirt
Yellow napkin with duck
Woven belt
Miniature hammock
Decorative tile
Henequen rope
Woven bracelet
Woven zippered purse with embroidery
2 Zapitisa dolls
Lace doilly
Men's woven cotton shirt with embroidery
Woven towel
String bag
2 woven bags
Xul (corn planter)
Stone carving
Gray and white blanket
Shawl from Chiapas