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Maracas, Pinatas, Burritos, Oh My!
Cinco de Mayo Crafts for Kids
By Carla Beuning
Recognizing the victory of Mexican troops at the battle of Puebla in 1862, Mexicans celebrate Cinco de Mayo with parades, dances, music and treats. Penny Warner, author of The Best Party Book (Meadowbrook Press, 1992), offers great ways to get into the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with your kids. Of course, maracas, piñatas and burritos are essential to any Cinco de Mayo celebration, and Warner has suggestions for how to help your kids celebrate with these homemade items.
"Kids love to experiment with musical instruments, and maracas – often heard in Mexican music – are fun to make and add a happy beat to any music," Warner says. Follow these instructions, and you can add your own snappy beat to the party.
You'll need:
1/2 cup flour
2 to 3 tablespoons water
Large bowl
Spoon
Toilet paper or paper towel tube
Tape
Balloon
Popcorn kernels
Newspaper
Scissors
Colorful tissue paper
Pin
Felt-tip pens or stickers
Oven preheated to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (optional)
What to do:
1. Combine flour and water in the large bowl until you get a thick paste.
2. Place a handful of popcorn kernels into the balloon, and then carefully blow it up and tie it.
3. Tape the toilet paper tube or half a paper towel tube to the balloon so it forms a handle.
