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Cinco de Mayo is observed in the United States and Mexico to commemorate an important military victory by Mexican forces, and also to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. Use this opportunity to expand your child's appreciation of the richness of Mexican culture, from savory soups and snacks to creative crafts!Download Article
Cinco de Mayo Crafts
Fiesta! Create Chili Pepper Napkin Rings
Let your child add her creative touch to Cinco de Mayo celebrations by showing her how to make chili pepper napkin rings.
Create a Tissue Paper Mexican Flag
This green, white and red flag makes a festive addition to any Cinco de Mayo celebration, while developing your child's fine motor skills and ability to work independently.
Make an Aztec Inspired Mosaic Plate\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.
Make a Paper Bag Serape
A serape is a long, blanket-like shawl worn over the shoulders. With a few simple materials, your child can fashion his very own serape!
Make Cinco de Mayo Maracas
These maracas make a racket, and they couldn't be easier to make!
Celebrate with a Paper Plate Noisemaker
Your child can celebrate Mexican culture by making his very own percussion instrument using simple materials such as paper plates, construction paper and tissue paper.
Make a Dried Bean and Corn Sombrero
By using dried beans and corn, foods that are prevalent in Mexican cuisine, your child will create a three-dimensional model of a sombrero.
Paint a Frida Kahlo-Inspired Self-Portrait
Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter. In this activity, your child can put pick up a paintbrush and create a self-portrait inspired by this renowned artist.\t\t\t\t
Create a Huichol-Inspired Yarn Picture
The Huichol Indians, or Wixaritari, of the remote Sierra Madre Occidental areas in Mexico are famous for their brightly colored and elaborate yarn paintings.This fun and colorful cultural craft will help your child build his fine motor skills and open his eyes to a new world of art making.
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Make Chicken Tortilla Soup
A great recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party or any fiesta, any time of the year!
Fix Five-Ingredient Salmon Tacos
Let your child show off his culinary prowess as he whips up this nutritious and delicious salmon recipe!
Make Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas)
This popular Mexican dish is perfect for any Cinco de Mayo celebration.\t\t\t\t
Make Ensalada de Nopalitos (Cactus Salad)
Be adventurous this Cinco de Mayo and give this simple recipe using pickled nopalitos a try!
Make Creamy Guacamole
The next time you are planning a Mexican inspired menu, let your child contribute with a batch of this guacamole!
Serve Watermelon Water (Agua de Sandia)
If your child likes watermelon, then she is sure to love this highly popular agua fresca, or "fresh water" beverage, that is enjoyed by many locals at street stands and restaurants throughout Mexico.
Make Hearty Chicken Nachos
This colorful recipe includes lots of healthy, fresh ingredients, and of course, yummy melted cheese that the kids can grate by hand!
Blend a Batch of Refreshing Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Drink)
Horchata is a very popular type of agua fresca, or fresh water, that is enjoyed throughout Mexico. Make a batch to go with your Mexican inspired menu this Cinco de Mayo!
Sweeten Your Cinco de Mayo by Baking Flan
This custard style dessert with a caramelized sugar topping is a traditional treat in Mexico. Your child will delight in baking this delicate dish, learning some nifty tricks of the culinary trade!
Cinco de Mayo Activities
Perform a Mexican Hat Freeze
If you're throwing a party this Cinco de Mayo, be sure to include the Mexican Hat Dance!
Learn the Parts of the Face in Spanish
Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn’t require special educational materials.
Let's Count in Spanish! Make Your Own Picture Book
Your child will have no problem counting from 1 to 10 in Spanish with this easy-to-make picture book that you can create together.
Make and Play a Loteria Board Game
In Mexico, children and adults enjoy playing loteria, a game similar to bingo. Not only can your family learn how to play it, everyone can pitch in and to help make it! Here's how.
Cinco de Mayo Coloring Pages
Color a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Get your child to color the delicious-looking images in this Mexican party in honor of the holiday Cinco de Mayo.
Color Cinco de Mayo Costumes
Get your child in the Cinco de Mayo spirit with this beautiful coloring page.
Color the Cinco de Mayo Instruments
This Mexican musical instrument-filled worksheet will get your child into the Cinco de Mayo spirit!