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Mar 13, 2023 · This collection of 20 insightful ideas will help you educate your learners about all spheres of the day. 1. Learn the Meaning Behind the Mexican Flag. Few people know the true meaning behind their country’s flag and what each color, design, or pattern represents.
- Ashley Charles
- Mexican Independence Day Or El Grito Or The Cry of Dolores
- The Day of The Dead
- Host A Mexico Inspired Day/ Fiesta
- Traditional God’s Eye Craft
- Worry Doll Crafts
- Mexico Is All About The Music
- Cactus Diys
- More Fanatic Crafts For Your Mexican Celebrations
- La Lucha Libre Inspired Crafts
- More Ideas For Celebrating Mexico
Earlier in the year, I did a post about “Cinco de Mayo”. I naively, thought that this was a key date in the mexican diary. Not so… Often confused with Mexican Independence Day by the rest of the world, Cinco de Mayo actually marks the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. While the Cinco de Mayo celebrations are big in the United...
Now a well known day around the world – known for it’s beautiful sugar skulls. For many Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead have become synonymous with Halloween. In many ways this is not surprising as they have similar routes – All Saints Day – and fall on similar days. Halloween is celebrated on the 31st October, whilst The Day of the Dead ...
A few years ago, we decided to have a “Mexico Day” as part of this we made our Frida Kahlo piñata(they were so easy and fun to make.. and we used recycled tissue paper and toilet paper rolls! Such an inexpensive Mexico inspired craft and then we also did the following 1. We made some Papel Picados (basically kirigami paper bunting in bright colours...
I think everyone has heard of Ojo de Dios or God’s Eye Crafts before – it is a craft originating from Mexico that children the world over delight in. Why? Because it is beautiful and a very mindful and metative craft – combining textures of wool and sticks. God’s Eye are an ancient cultural symbol designed to protect people whilst they pray. Read m...
Worry Dolls (also named trouble dolls; Spanish Muñeca quitapena) actually originated in the Guatemalan highlands. They are made from wire and wool left overs and in the Mayan style. As the Mayan civilization is a part of southern Mexico, I think including some worry dolls in this crafts for kids collection, is ok! Read the full Legend of the Mayan ...
Music always plays and important part in any Mexican celebration. So it is only fitting that we include some DIY Musical Instrumentsin this Cinco de Mayo activity round up. First up, why not make some DIY Maracas? We made ours using real hollow egg shells (or using leftover plastic Easter eggs? but we like the naturalness of blown out eggs), some o...
These little Cardboard Cactii where made for Valentine’s Day, but they are so cute, I think you can make them any time of year! Find out more here. You know I have a whole book with easy kid-friendly crafts, right? In fact, I have TWO craft books.. but this 3d Paper Cactus Craft is from my Easy Paper Projects book. So easy and fun to make. And woul...
I am trying to avoid cliches such as a poncho craft and sombrero cookies… and look at what today’s Mexicans like to celebrate. So I think the following are great crafts to try out. Cinco the Mayo is an important celebration in Mexican heritage and history. What better way to decorate than with the traditional Papel Picado. Paper picado is a lovely ...
If you are doing any study unit around Mexican culture and Cinco de Mayo, you simply HAVE to included something Lucha Libre themed. La Lucha Libre is Mexico’s very own wrestling association (it literally translates as “free fight”) and it is a hugely popular and lots of fun read all about it here. Let’s start off with these super fun Lucha Libre Ma...
A big thank you to Teacher Fioreon instagram, for providing additional activity ideas (and also pointing out that in Mexico itself, Cinco de Mayo, isn’t really a big deal.. whilst Mexican Indepence Day is!!)
Your students will reenact this important and proud day for Mexicans. Download a bingo card and have some Mexican yummies. Then they can follow-up with a parade and a fiesta as part of the activities for Mexican Independence Day. Hear the cry of "Viva Mexico!"
In celebration of Mexican Independence Day, EducationWorld has curated a list of crafts, activities, and lesson plans for teachers to use in their classroom. Here is a list of four ways to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
This collection of resources and worksheets is perfect for a wide range of lessons, including literacy, math, social studies, and art. Plus, these teacher-made activities can help you and your class celebrate Mexican Independence Day in style!
May 1, 2023 · 20 Festive Cinco de Mayo Activities for Your Classroom. Lessons, activities crafts and more! Many of us recognize Cinco de Mayo as a day of colorful fiestas, parades with traditional dancing and mariachi bands, and, of course, delicious Mexican food. But there’s so much more to it.
Sep 30, 2019 · Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on the night of September 15th with el grito (the cry of independence) in town plazas, and all day on the 16th with festive decorations, delicious traditional foods, lively parades, and boisterous patriotic displays.
