Cinco de Mayo Crafts

Maracas are a great toy anytime. When you make them as a Cinco de Mayo party craft, you can talk about how they are used in Mexican culture. When the maracas are completed, let kids put on a performance or use them during a Mexican hat dance activity.

Make this traditional decoration before a Cinco de Mayo party or include it as a craft activity. Tissue paper fiesta flags are simple enough for kids, and they will love seeing the finished project in use.

Cinco de Mayo arts and crafts for all ages. Although Mexican cut-out placemats are typically rectangular, theyremind me of cut-out snowflakes that kids make in school for Christmasdecorations. Here's how to make them: