steph0094 0 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 COULD ANYONE HELP ME WITH IDEAS ON THIS TOPIC?! ANY IDEAS THAT YOU HAVE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY WOULD BE HELPFUL!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaykallsen 0 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 We decorate the dining room with bright colors>all different tableclothes, mixed with colored napkins>>Serve tacos, enchilada's, chips and salsa >>etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella 0 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 We also decorate with bright colors, laminated Mexican theme cut-outs printed from the computer and serve chips, cheese and salsa and punch. I also have a "Break the Pinata" contest. I tie the Pinata to an old broom handle that I decorate with streamers. I have staff hold the broom hanlde so that it can be raised and lowered to meet the needs of each resident. The trick to the Pinata is to "Slightly" crush the edges before you get started to make it easier for the residents to break it open. If you don't you will be forever waiting for someone to break it! They are pretty tough! I fill ours with mini chocolate bars and sugar free candies, and split the goodies up with everyone once the Pinata has been opened. Don't forget the Latin music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbroughton 0 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 We play loteria (Mexican bingo) and have done simple paper cutting (papel picado) with red, green, and white paper. Music, costume, and food are musts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonR 0 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 We play loteria (Mexican bingo) and have done simple paper cutting (papel picado) with red, green, and white paper. Music, costume, and food are musts. How do you play Mexican Bingo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbroughton 0 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Mexican bingo uses pictures instead of numbers. You can buy proper decks of loteria cards, or print some from online sources. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/lotto/ has some simple ones at no cost, and you can purchase from http://www.lotmex.com/. I think I printed mine from Activityconnection.com. For information on the traditional game, see http://www.festivalofmexico.com/loterias.html. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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