Maureen Leary's collections
Flamenco
<p>An introduction to the basics of Flamenco music and dance.</p><p>#SmithsonianMusic<br /></p>
Maureen Leary
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Guatemalan Weaving
<p>This collection provides an introduction to the art of weaving practiced in Guatemala.</p>
Maureen Leary
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Puerto Rico - Vejigantes
<p>This collection provides a brief introduction to the Vejigante tradition practiced during the month of February in Puerto Rico, in observance/celebration of Carnival.</p>
Maureen Leary
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Sports
<p>Sports are important to our culture in many ways, and help teach sportsmanship, leadership, and persistence. Use the images and discussion ideas to have conversations about sports in your community and in the world.</p>
Maureen Leary
11
Movement
<p>This collection uses Eric Carle's book <em>From Head to Toe </em>to explore how animals and people move. To talk about the book with your child, first read From Head to Toe together (or watch the video in the first box). Next, let your child look at the other animals on the webpage and decide what he/she wants to explore. Encourage conversation and exploration!</p><p><br /></p>
Maureen Leary
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Postcards
<p>Explore the history and usage of postcards with a variety of Smithsonian collection items. This collection was created as a supporting resource for the online session: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqFuLshjvs0&list=PLFGZwzyPnxTs4wW0XX1xp-D2rc4fGGYf6&index=1&t=2s">Cultivating Learning: Enhancing Storytelling with Digital Museum Objects</a>" hosted by the Smithsonian's Office of Educational Technology.</p>
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