6 Creative Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Kids
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by many around the world each year to commemorate the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire. It’s the perfect excuse to turn up the music, enjoy some tasty food, and dive into colorful crafts and activities. There are plenty of ways to get the whole family in on the celebration!
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Make DIY Festive Crafts
If you are looking for a fun activity for Cinco de Mayo to do at home, make some festive crafts that will get your kids in the spirit. Have them make their own Maracas that they can play around the house or they can try to make their own Paper Plate Sombreros!
Cook Delicious Mexican Foods and Treats
One of the most popular ways to celebrate this holiday is by making popular Mexican foods and desserts that you can enjoy with the family. Whether you are in the mood for something savory like Guacamole and Empanadas or you have more of a sweet tooth and would love to try Sopaipillas With Chocolate Sauce and Homemade Churros, there are a wide variety of recipes that you can try that your kids will love helping you make and eat!
Decorate the House
What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than by decorating the house! Go to the store and grab colorful decorations, streamers, banners, and flags, or try to make your own at home so you can enjoy a fun fiesta in the comfort of your own home. Get the kids involved with DIY papel picado or hand-painted signs to make the space feel extra festive and personal.
Make Your Own Piñata
Piñatas are a staple when it comes to celebrations in Mexican communities, and now you can easily make one at home! All you need is some cardboard, cereal boxes, tissue paper, glue and some tape, and you can make a beautiful Piñata without having to spend much money.
Read Kid-Friendly Cinco de Mayo Books
Another way to celebrate is by teaching your kids more about Mexican culture and why this holiday is important. Some popular kids’ books that you can read aloud with your little ones are Mexico ABCs, Cinco de Mouse-o!, and Marco’s Cinco de Mayo. Reading can be both a fun and educational activity that will help kids learn to love and appreciate this holiday alongside the rest of their family!
Print Out Festive Coloring Pages
Get your kids into the Cinco de Mayo spirit by getting their creative juices flowing! Coloring pages are always great to have on holidays because they give kids a fun activity to do during the day while also learning more about the holiday and how it is celebrated around the world!
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