Fiesta Especial...an Educational Experience

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The first day of the Fiesta Especial® event is targeted to students in special education programs throughout San Antonio. School districts view this event as an educational opportunity, serving as an extension to the student’s campus instructional programs.  

Fiesta Especial® offers activities that impact motor skill development in a fun way, being particularly supportive of students with developmental or orthopedic disabilities.  Working with teachers to develop curriculum around the event, we have identified the following educational experiences the children and youth are able to participate in throughout the day:  
    1) Money Management/Decision Making/Math; 
    2) Culture/Social Studies/World History; 
    3) Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development; 
    4) Socialization; 
    5) Creative Arts; and 
    6) Healthy Activity

Several tools are available to teachers on our educational resources page that will help you get a head start on creating your lesson plan around this experience.
Pre-Event Materials:
•    Fiesta® Adapt Book
•    Fiesta Especial® Coloring Book and Classroom Discussion on culture and diversity
•    Shoebox Float Project
•    Counting at Fiesta Especial®
Event Materials:
•    Shoebox Parade (11am)
•    Scavenger Hunt
•    Sign Discovery
•    Critical Skills Sheet
Post-Event Materials:
•    “All About Fiesta Especial®” Poster and online share page

Supplemental Materials:
•    Teacher Discussion Page
•    Communication Boards
•    Adapt Books
Event Information
Fiesta Especial®
Is Making It Possible

Free Admission and unlimited rides

Complimentary Hot Dog lunch

Affordable games
(pricing list available in advance)

Affordable merchandise
(pricing list available in advance)

Limited Bus Scholarships
(up to $200 per school)