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Let's Look at Colombia
Last updated Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Author: Mary Boone
Date of Publication: 2019
ISBN: 1543572065
Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Feb. 2026
Synopsis:
Welcome to Colombia! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.
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There is a glossary of terms on page 25 and some more discussion questions on page 27.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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What do you know about Colombia?
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What do you think you think it would be like to visit Colombia?
Vocabulary:
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Condor - one of two kinds of vultures that are the largest flying birds of the Western Hemisphere. They have a bald head and neck, dark feathers, and can measure twelve feet across when they spread their wings.
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Lent - the forty weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter, observed by Christians as a time to fast, pray, and be sorry for having done wrong.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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If you went to the beach in Colombia, what would you do there?
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Have you ever eaten arepas or ajiaco? If you have, what did they taste like?
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Why do you think the Caño Cristales changes colors?
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| Craft ideas: |
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Make spectaled bear puppets using paper plates and popsicle sticks.
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Draw the costumes that people wear to the Carnaval de Barranquilla.
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| Special activities: |
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The volunteers can show the children where Colombia is on a map.
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Discuss what t it would be like to live in Colombia.
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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