Exploring Costa Rica with your child is a journey full of wonder, wildlife, and vibrant traditions! Now it’s even easier with our downloadable lesson plan set designed just for parents. These plans take the guesswork out of teaching and give you ready-to-go activities that connect directly to your Global Sprouts Costa Rica cultured kit.

Here’s a peek at what you’ll find inside (and how to make the most of it at home!):

1. Nature and Wildlife: Sloths and Rainforests

Inside your lesson plan: Discover Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity by learning fun facts about sloths, toucans, and the country’s lush rainforests. Try animal-themed movement games like slow-motion sloth stretches or bird wing flaps.

Parent Tip: Pretend to go on a rainforest safari! Use binoculars or paper towel tubes to “spot” animals around the room.

2. Culture and Community: Costa Rican Pura Vida

Inside your lesson plan: Introduce the meaning of “Pura Vida,” Costa Rica’s famous saying about enjoying life and spreading kindness. Children can role-play friendly greetings, practice simple Spanish words, and make kindness cards.

Parent Tip: Celebrate every small win with a cheerful “¡Pura Vida!” so your child learns to connect effort with joy.

3. Geography: Where is Costa Rica?

Inside your lesson plan: Use your Passport to Play booklet to find Costa Rica on the map. Explore its mountains, beaches, and volcanoes through tracing and drawing activities.

Parent Tip: Mark your map with stickers or small flags to help your child see where they’ve “traveled” so far.

4. Food and Math: Gallo Pinto

Inside your lesson plan: Trace the rice and beans illustration, then cook (or pretend cook) this classic Costa Rican dish together. Practice counting spoonfuls of rice and beans while mixing.

Parent Tip: Cooking is a tasty way to build math skills. Let them stir, scoop, and sprinkle along with you.

5. Art and Celebration: Oxcart Craft

Inside your lesson plan: Make and decorate a mini oxcart, just like the brightly painted ones seen at festivals in Costa Rica. Talk about how families celebrate with music and parades.

Parent Tip: Display your child’s oxcart proudly. They’ll love showing off their masterpiece.

6. Music and Movement: Latin Dance Fun!

Inside your lesson plan: Move to lively Latin rhythms with simple dance steps. Clap, sway, or shake maracas to the beat as you celebrate together.

Parent Tip: Keep it light and silly. Laughter is the best rhythm of all!

 

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How To Use Your Lesson Plan Set?

• Each lesson takes just 10 to 20 minutes, which is perfect for short attention spans.

• Mix and match the lessons based on your child’s mood.

• Use the printable activities as quick stand-alone fun or as part of a full week of learning.

With the Costa Rica lesson plan set, you’re not only doing activities. You’re sparking curiosity, building cultural awareness, and creating lasting memories with your child.

👉 Download here!