Tara Jankovitz and Marisol Gouraige’s kindergarten dual-language class students enjoyed a “Frida Kahlo Day” on May 30 with art, music, dance and writing activities.
The students, during Women’s History Month in March, learned about Frida Kahlo. Along with art teacher Megan Rowland, they created self-portraits inspired by her. Their enthusiasm for the Mexican painter and activist and her culture inspired the teachers to launch the follow-up event.
“They enjoyed performing the Mexican hat dance and engaged in various activities that showcased the richness of Frida's Mexican traditions, such as creating self-portraits, crafting vibrant paper tissue flowers, bead bracelet making, and writing about Frida Kahlo's special interests,” the teachers said, noting the students’ families joined in their enthusiasm. “They had their children dress up in traditional Mexican clothing or hairstyle with a flower worn in their hair.”