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2007 Texas Reading Club Manual
Sayings (Dichos y refranes)
“Dichos y refranes” are an important part of everyday conversation in Latin America and
Spain. You may choose to share these as part of the introduction to your program or as an
ending to your program. These might have a special meaning to the parents of the
children and may serve as a bridge for the children to find out more about the theme that
you have presented.
“Dónde manda capitán, no manda marinero” (Where the captain gives orders, the sailor
does not.)
Riddles (Adivinanzas)
Si sube, nos vamos,
si baja, nos quedamos.
Answer: (El ancla)
If it goes up we leave,
If it goes down we stay
Answer: (The anchor)
Tengo raíz: no soy planta;
y velas pero no alumbro.
Answer: (El barco de vela y su ancla)
I have a root but I am not a plant,
And I have candles, but I don’t give out light.
Answer: (The sailboat and its anchor.)
(Note: This riddle only makes sense in Spanish since the word for “sails” in Spanish also
means “candle.”)
Crafts
Simple Origami Boat
Materials
Squares of origami paper
Crayons or markers (optional)
Sequins, buttons, stickers, or other decorative materials (optional)
Directions
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