🛎️17D: Guatemala's Alfombra Tradition

What materials are typically used to create a traditional alfombra?

• Dyed sawdust, pine needles, and flowers

• Sand, rocks, and shells

• Paper, glue, and paint

• Wood, metal, and glass

Why did people originally lay down palm leaves?

• To mark the beginning of summer

• To welcome a new king

• To celebrate a wedding

• To honor Jesus as he entered Jerusalem

What do the children's perspectives reveal about the tradition?

• It is a time for family and friends to come together

• It is a competition to create the best alfombra

• It is a school project

• It is a way to earn money

What is one of the main goals of the teacher in this project?

• To make the children more sociable and creative

• To teach the children how to cook

• To prepare the children for a sports event

• To help the children learn a new language

Why is it important for children to understand the reason behind creating alfombras?

• So they can appreciate the tradition and its significance

• So they can sell the alfombras for profit

• So they can win a prize

• So they can avoid doing it in the future