Cinco de Mayo Activities
This elementary school packet of Cinco de Mayo Activities is designed to help students learn about the traditions of Cinco de Mayo.
How to Teach Elementary School Students about Cinco de Mayo
Teaching Cinco de Mayo to elementary school students can be fun and interactive. Start with a lesson about the holiday's history, focusing on the Battle of Puebla and its significance. Then, introduce traditional Mexican culture and customs, such as music, dance, and food. Follow up with this packet to learn more about the holiday’s significance while having fun in the classroom!
Remember to emphasize the importance of respect and appreciation for other cultures.
Cinco de Mayo Activities in this Packet
This themed packet includes 4 fun Cinco de Mayo activities: Make Musical Instruments, Bean Math, Talking Tacos, and Fact Sheet Hat. It also includes extensions and a brief history of the holiday.
School or Home Learning
This packet is created for use both in the classroom and at home.
For parents to complete the Cinco de Mayo activities attached, they will need a few key supplies, a little patience, and a lot of creativity! Don’t forget to suggest they set aside time to enjoy a Mexican feast as a family. Allow all to help out in the kitchen while awesome festive tunes are played.
It is always nice to expose your students and their families to a new and interesting culture and traditions.
About the Author
This Cinco de Mayo activities packet is authored by Heather Aulisio (B.S., M.S., Ed.). Heather is a 5th-grade math and science teacher. She has been teaching in a public school setting for 19 years. Heather has previously taught 3rd grade (all subjects) for 13 years, 4th grade for one year (English-Language and Social Studies), and gifted support for 2 years in a K-12 setting. In addition to a B.S. in Elementary Education, Heather holds a Master’s Degree in Secondary and Professional Studies, in which she pursued a principal certificate.
