Cinco De Mayo Craft Ideas For Preschoolers
Cinco De Mayo is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated on the 5th of May. It commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Today, it is celebrated in many parts of the United States with parades, parties, and traditional Mexican food. If you are looking for ways to celebrate this holiday with your preschoolers, here are some fun and easy craft ideas that you can try.
Paper Plate Maracas
For this craft, you will need two paper plates, some dry beans or rice, and some paint. Start by painting the back of the paper plates in bright colors. Once the paint has dried, put some dry beans or rice in one of the paper plates. Then, place the other paper plate on top of the first one and staple the edges together. Shake your new maracas to celebrate Cinco De Mayo!
Paper Flowers
For this craft, you will need some colorful tissue paper, pipe cleaners, and scissors. Start by stacking several sheets of tissue paper on top of each other. Then, fold the stacked tissue paper like an accordion. Use a pipe cleaner to tie the folded tissue paper in the center. Then, use scissors to round the edges of the folded tissue paper. Finally, carefully separate the layers of tissue paper to create a beautiful paper flower.
Sombrero Hats
For this craft, you will need some large paper plates, some colored paper, and some glue. Start by cutting out the center of the paper plates. Then, use the colored paper to create a band around the bottom of the paper plate. You can also add some additional decorations, such as pom-poms or sequins. Finally, staple or glue the band to the paper plate to create a fun and festive sombrero hat.
Paper Bag Pinatas
For this craft, you will need some small paper bags, some colorful tissue paper, and some glue. Start by filling the paper bags with candy or small toys. Then, cut the tissue paper into small squares. Use the glue to cover the paper bags with the tissue paper squares. You can also add some additional decorations, such as streamers or stickers. Finally, hang the paper bag pinatas and let your preschoolers take turns trying to break them open.
Taco Collages
For this craft, you will need some construction paper, some scissors, and some glue. Start by cutting out taco shapes from the construction paper. Then, use the construction paper to create different ingredients for the tacos, such as lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Finally, let your preschoolers use the glue to create their own unique taco collages.
These are just a few of the many fun and easy Cinco De Mayo craft ideas that you can try with your preschoolers. They are a great way to celebrate the holiday and teach your children about different cultures and traditions. So, gather your materials and get ready to have some fun!
