Every year, Americans (and some other countries, too), celebrate Cinco de Mayo. On the fifth of May, Americans celebrate the defeat of the French May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla. This day was adopted by Mexicans living in America as a celebration of Mexico and Mexican culture. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s independence day, but rather a celebration of the culture of Mexico and Mexican heritage in America. Use these Cinco de Mayo activities to build a complete thematic unit around the history and culture of Mexico in your classroom or homeschool!
Cinco de Mayo Activities for a Complete Mexico Thematic Unit
Add these Cinco de Mayo activities to your classroom to learn more about the history of Mexico, the Cinco de Mayo holiday, and Mexican culture.
Cinco de Mayo Crafts
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Salt Dough Cinco de Mayo Banner from Schooling a Monkey
Cinco de Mayo Crafts from Schooling a Monkey
Paper Plate Pinata from Kids Activities Blog
Plastic Egg Maracas from Made Every Day
Mariachi Guitars from Patties Classroom
More Cinco de Mayo Crafts
Cinco de Mayo Books
Cinco de Mayo Book List from Schooling a Monkey
Celebrations in My World: Cinco de Mayo
Holidays Around the World: Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo Math Activities
Cinco de Mayo Addition Mats from J Daniel 4’s Mom
Run a Mexican restaurant from Pre-K Pages
Cinco de Mayo Math Pack from A Moment in Our World
Cinco de Mayo Science Activities
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Flag Slime
Testing mud brick recipes from Planet Smarty
Cinco de Mayo Literacy Activities
Cinco de Mayo Literacy Printables from 3 Boys and a Dog
Learning about Mexico printables from Multicultural Kids Blog
Spanish Word Prrintables from Look We’re Learning
Cinco de Mayo Art Activities
Traditional Mexican Folk Art Paintings from Kid World Citizen
Read about Frida Kahlo from Kid World Citizen
Make Mexican Metal Art from Kids Activities Blog
History of Mexico Activities
Make a Mexican Flag from Cutting Tiny Bites
Learn how to dance the Mexican Hat Dance from Jan Brett
Learn the history of the Mexican flag from Kid World Citizen
Learn about the pyramids of Mexico from Inspired by Family
More Thematic Unit Ideas
