• See how children in nearby Guatemala learn to weave textiles on a backstrap loom, and look at a skirt woven in Guatemala.

  • Look at some ancient Latin American textiles: the Mantle and the Paracas Textile.

  • An Activity to Try: Create your own photo essay. Take some pictures at a grandparent's or other relative's house. Describe the people and objects in the photos, and interview the household members. Share the photos and the essay with your classmates.