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Learn about Mexican Culture with Cinco de Mayo Activities

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!

Complete a Mexican unit study with these Cinco de Mayo activities! Hands-on activities for Cinco de Mayo and more to complete a Mexico theme!

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

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Cinco de Mayo Book List from Schooling a Monkey

Cinco de Mayo Cookbook

Celebrations in My World: Cinco de Mayo

Holidays Around the World: Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo Coloring Book

 

Cinco de Mayo Math Activities

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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

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Cinco de Mayo Mexican Flag Slime

Testing mud brick recipes from Planet Smarty

 

Cinco de Mayo Literacy Activities

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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

Complete a Mexican unit study with these Cinco de Mayo activities! Hands-on activities for Cinco de Mayo and more to complete a Mexico theme!

More Thematic Unit Ideas

Learning is a lot more fun when it is hands-on. These thematic units are the perfect way to introduce complete, unit studies in your classroom or home!

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Add a crafty side to your Cinco de Mayo unit study with this fun Cinco de Mayo banner made from salt dough! Plus tons of educational Cinco de Mayo ideas!

Cinco de Mayo Unit Study

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Filed Under: Hands-On Activities, Seasonal Tagged With: history, Mexico, thematic units

About Brenda Priddy

I'm Brenda, a writer and mom to two girls (10 and 4) from Dallas, TX. My passions are STEM activities, hands-on learning, and finding creative ways to teach kids with ADHD. Also, coffee. Always coffee.

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