Valdivia

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Las Rutas Ancestrales / The Ancient Routes
ByThriving Fries Academy January 12, 2026

Maya teaches Pax about the ancient trade routes of the Spondylus shell, connecting Ecuador with other cultures.

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Ecuador History 101 | Early Learners (4-6) | Elementary (7-9) | The First People and Giants | Upper Elementary (10-12) | History | English | Spanish | Bilingual English and Spanish | Ecuador

Buceando por el Oro Rojo / Diving for Red Gold
ByThriving Fries Academy January 8, 2026

Discover how the Valdivia people braved the cold January seas to dive for the valuable Spondylus shell.

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History | English | Spanish | Bilingual English and Spanish | Ecuador | Ecuador History 101 | Early Learners (4-6) | Elementary (7-9) | The First People and Giants | Upper Elementary (10-12)

Las Primeras Personas y Gigantes de Manabí / The First People and Giants of Manabi
ByThriving Fries Academy January 7, 2026

Pax and Maya travel to Manabi to learn about the first people and legends of giants that roamed the coast.

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Ecuador | Ecuador History 101 | Early Learners (4-6) | Elementary (7-9) | The First People and Giants | Upper Elementary (10-12) | History | English | Spanish | Bilingual English and Spanish

El Chamán de Valdivia / The Shaman of Valdivia
ByThriving Fries Academy December 30, 2025

Pax and Maya discover the role of the Shaman in Valdivia culture.

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Elementary (7-9) | Upper Elementary (10-12) | History | English | Spanish | Bilingual English and Spanish | Ecuador | Ecuador History 101 | Early Learners (4-6) | The First People and Giants

Los Gigantes de Santa Elena / The Giants of Santa Elena
ByThriving Fries Academy December 29, 2025

Pax and Maya discover the tale of the Giants of Santa Elena and their possible connection to the Valdivia culture.

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Spanish | Bilingual English and Spanish | Ecuador | Ecuador History 101 | Early Learners (4-6) | The First People and Giants | Elementary (7-9) | Upper Elementary (10-12) | History | English

La Concha Spondylus: Un Tesoro Valdiviano / The Spondylus Shell: A Valdivian Treasure
ByThriving Fries Academy December 26, 2025

Pax and Maya play a quiz to learn about the importance of the Spondylus shell to the Valdivia people.

Read More La Concha Spondylus: Un Tesoro Valdiviano / The Spondylus Shell: A Valdivian Treasure
Ecuador History 101 | Early Learners (4-6) | Elementary (7-9) | Upper Elementary (10-12) | The First People and Giants | History | English | Spanish | Bilingual English and Spanish | Ecuador

El Descubrimiento del Spondylus / The Spondylus Discovery
ByThriving Fries Academy December 25, 2025

Pax and Maya travel back in time to meet the Valdivia people.

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