Twinning 2020

Let's meet Chile!

Your Instant Meeting Activity Guide

Over the next two years, Ontario will be partnering with Chile as part of the "Twinning 2020" initiative. With a goal of connecting girls, celebrating our cultures, and promoting a shared sisterhood among girls in Canada and Chile, this activity package has aims to inspire you to learn more and get involved!

We hope you take advantage of these opportunities to get to know our Twinning 2020 partner, and hopefully make some new friends!

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Guiding in Chile-- Asociación De Guías Y Scouts De Chile

Age groups

"Golondrina" Swallow 8-11

"Guía" Guide 11-15

"Pionera" Pioneer 15-17

"Caminante" Walker 18-20

The Guide Promise

In English: En Español:

On my honour, I promise before all of Por mi honor prometo hacer todo lo you, that I will do my best: que de mí dependa para cumplir mis To serve God and my country, deberes con Dios y la Patria, ayudar a To help other people at all times, and los demás en toda circunstancia y vivir To keep the Guide Law. la Ley Guía.

Fun facts about Chile

~Chile is the longest country in the world!

~Because it is so long, Chile has many different climates, ranging from desert- like to cool and damp.

~The Andes Mountains cover one-third of Chile.

~Easter Island, famous for its large statues, is an island that belongs to Chile.

~Both chinchillas and penguins live in The Andes Mountains Chile.

~The national flower of Chile is the copihue (koh-PEE-hway).

~All Chilean girls wear uniforms to school. This might include a white blouse and a navy blue skirt.

~Santiago is the capital of Chile. Over 40% of Chileans live here.

The copihue

Easter Island All Branches

Craft: Safety Pin Flag

The colours on the flag of Chile represent the blood of soldiers who fought for Chile's independence, the snow of the Andes Mountains, and the blue of the sky. The star in the top left corner represents government, as Chile is a Unitarian republic.

Materials (per flag): . 15 safety pins, 14 small, 1 large . Small beads to fit on safety pins; 20 blue beads, 50 white beads, 70 red beads Instructions: Follow the pattern below to complete this project. Each number represents one vertical pin. For example on pin three, you would place five red beads, then one blue bead, three white beads, then one blue bead. When you have filled all fourteen pins, thread these beaded pins into your larger pin.

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Game: Atrapar la Cola A popular children's game in Chile is "Grap the Tail", a fun and active game for any unit! Materials: . 2 cloths to be used as "tails" . Area to run around in Instructions: Girls form two teams. Each team them makes up a chain, linked by one player’s hands on the hip of the player in front. The goal is to keep your chain all together while trying to link up to the opposing chain, before it links up to you! Check out the example on YouTube.

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Recipe: Hallullas, the Chilean "Biscuits"

Hallullas are a very popular form of bread in Chile. They are round and simple looking, but filled with flavour!

Ingredients:

. 3 cups all purpose flour

. 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (1 packet)

. 1 teaspoon sugar

. 1 teaspoon salt

. 1/2 cup warm milk

. 1/4 - 1/2 cup warm water

. 1/4 cup lard (or vegetable shortening), softened Full recipe

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Language Activity

The main language in Chile is Spanish, let's practice our Spanish! Cut these word or phrase squares out and scatter them on the floor. Have girls try matching up the English and Spanish words, and have them read both cards out loud.

Yes No Hello

Good bye Thank you You're welcome

Please I don't speak Spanish Do you speak English?

Where is the bathroom? I'm from Canada Hello, my name is...

Si No Hola

Adiós Gracias De nada

Por favor Yo no hablo español ¿Habla inglés?

? ¿Dónde está el baño? Soy de Canadá Hola mi nombre es...

Sparks and Brownies

Craft: The Magellanic Penguin

The Magellanic penguin is the largest warm- weather penguin, at just over 2 feet tall.

Materials (per penguin):

. Black and white construction paper . Glue . Scissors . Googly eyes

Instructions:

See stencils on following pages. Have each girl cut out a large circle for their penguins body out of black construction paper. Then, have each girl cut out a slightly smaller heart out of white construction paper. Next they will cut out 3 hearts out of black or orange construction paper, to be used as the feet and beak. Glue these pieces together, add googly eyes, and waddle!

BODY-- BLACK

BELLY-- WHITE

FOOT-- FOOT-- BEAK-- BLACK/ORANGE BLACK/ORANGE BLACK/ORANGE

Sparks and Brownies

Game: Corre, Corre la Guaraca

The name of this game translates to "run, run, la guaraca", la guaraca being a made up, silly word. Materials:

. One handkerchief . Area to run around in Instructions:

All of the girls sit in a circle facing inwards, while one girl jogs around the circle holding a handkerchief. The girls sitting must keep their eyes closed, and sing "Corre, Corre, la Guaraca who looks back will be bopped on his head!" The goal of the jogger is to drop the handkerchief on one girls back without them noticing, and then running around the circle. If she makes it around the circle before the player realizes that it's on her back, the seated girl is out. If the seated girl catches on, she must get up and tag the runner. If she succeeds, the runner is out. If she fails to tag the runner, they play again, but this time the girl who had a handkerchief dropped on her is the runner.

Sparks and Brownies

Recipe: Ponche (Berry Punch)

Tea time is a popular time!

Ingredients: . 1½ quarts cranberry juice . ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder . ½ teaspoon nutmeg . 6 whole cloves . 1 lemon peel . 1 orange peel

Instructions:

In a pot, simmer the cranberry juice with the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and the lemon and orange peels for 15 minutes. Let it cool and throw away the cloves and fruit peels. Pour into small glasses and serve. Recipe may need to be doubled depending on unit size.

Sparks and Brownies

Language Activity:

Let's Learn our Numbers! Check out the fun and easy ‘repeat-after-me’ song on YouTube to learn number 1-10 in Spanish. Once the girls feel they have mastered these numbers, try playing a game with them to test their knowledge. For example have numbers taped to the wall, and call out a number in Spanish, then ask the girls to go to the number that you called.

Guides

Craft: The Andes Mountains

The Andes are the world's longest mountain range and is home to many creatures like the Vicuñas, the chinchilla, and the Andean condor. Let's make some Andes!

Materials (per girl):

. Half a paper plate . Grey or brown, green, and white paint or markers to represent the mountains, grass, and snow-covered peaks . Toothpicks and paper if girls wish to make a sign labeled "The Andes Mountains" . Blue construction paper . Tape or glue

Instructions:

Give each girl a semi circle, made from cutting a paper plate in half. Have the girls decorate their mountains, by painting or colouring them, as seen in the image below, while leaving a "snow-covered peak" at the top. Glue or tape their completed mountain to a piece of blue construction paper, which will represent the sky, and have them decorate this however they like. To finish it off, use a toothpick and a rectangle of white paper to make a sign that reads "The Andes Mountains", so they know where they are, and stick it into the paper plate!

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Game: El volantín

El volantín is the Spanish word for kite! Being near the Andes Mountains during the spring it can get pretty windy, and kite flying is a very popular activity, in all areas of Chile.

Materials:

. Kites (girls can bring their own, share, or even make them!) . A semi-windy meeting night

Instructions:

Take your kite outside, and with a running start get it up in the air!

Guides

Recipe: Cocadas

These traditional coconut cookies are delicious year round!

Ingredients/ Materials:

. 4 egg whites . 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar . 1/4 teaspoon salt . 1 tablespoon honey . 2 cups shaved coconut (unsweetened) . 1 teaspoon vanilla . 1/4 cup all-purpose flour . Medium sized pot . Oven

Full Recipe

Guides

Language Activity:

Print this page out, and have girls match the English words and phrases with the Spanish words and phrases.

Speak slowly, please Buenas noches

I don't understand Disculpe

Good morning Buenos días

Good evening Yo soy una niña

Good night Cómo estás?

How are you? No entiendo

Thank you very much Dónde está el baño?

I don't speak Spanish Buenas tardes

I am a girl Lo siento

Where is the bathroom? Yo no hablo español

Excuse me Habla despacio por favor

Sorry Muchas gracias

Pathfinders and Rangers

Craft: Pottery

The village of Pomaire, near Santiago, is famous for their handmade pottery. If you can, get your unit out to a class and make some pottery. If that is not possible, try this fun and easy clay pottery craft, so the girls can take home their own creation.

Materials:

. Polymer clay in lots of colours . Wax paper . Plastic knives . Needles and other sculpting tools

Instructions:

Give each girl a piece of wax paper, spread out on a flat surface. Let the girls choose the clay they wish to use, and knead this clay before making your item of pottery. This can be a bowl, or whatever comes to mind-- be creative! Follow baking instructions on the polymer clay packaging to set it.

Pathfinders and Rangers

Game: Corre El Anillo

This name translates to "pass the ring". A Spanish song generally goes along with this game.

Materials:

. One small ring

Instructions:

Have girls stand or sit in a circle facing inwards with their hands cupped and eyes closed. One girl will be the leader, holding the ring. She will stand in the circle, and go to each girl, pretending to drop the ring in their hands, but only actually dropping the ring in one person’s hands. The last person that the leader pretends to give the ring to, then has to guess who has the ring. If they guess right, they become the new leader.

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Recipe: Brazo de Reina

This Chilean dessert's name translates to "queens arm" and is also known as a Swiss Roll.

Ingredients:

. 4 eggs . 1 cup sugar . 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla . 1 cup sifted all purpose flour . 1 teaspoon baking powder . 1/4 teaspoon salt . powdered sugar . 1 cup Manjar

Full Recipe

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Language Activity:

If your unit has access to a computer or smart phones, check out Duolingo, an online app that teaches words and phrases in another language. It is free to use; simply have the girls create a profile, and start your learning! It incorporates both visual and oral learning, and will have the girls wanting to learn more!

Photo Challenge – Is it Chile or Canada?

Valparaiso-- Chile Niagara Falls-- Canada Source: http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-chile/ Source: travel.nationalgeographic.com

Toronto-- Canada Pucon-- Chile Source: http://www.spotlight-online.de/travel/cities/summer-in-the-city- http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-chile/ trendy-toronto