A fun Cinco de Mayo diorama craft for preschoolers and older kids to make for Cinco de Mayo. The easy printable template features two Mexican fiesta dancers.
Mexican Fiesta
A Mexican fiesta is a celebration that typically includes traditional Mexican food, music, and dance.
Some fiestas may also include traditional sporting events, such as a charrería, or rodeo.
Participants may dress in traditional Mexican attire, especially for community-wide events.
When dressing for a Mexican fiesta, it’s recommended to wear bright and colorful clothing.
Mexican culture is known for its vibrant colors, so clothing in primary red, green, yellow, and blue is a good choice.
Embroidery is also a common feature of Mexican clothing, so clothing with colorful embroidery can add a Mexican touch to any outfit.
For men, embroidered Mexican shirts are a good option, and for women, long, flowing dresses with flower crowns are a good choice.
What to Wear for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta?
On Cinco de Mayo, women often wear brightly colored dresses with playful skirts and floral motifs.
The colors are typically red, white, and green, which represent the blood of fallen heroes, unity and purity, and hope, respectively.
Men who are part of a performance, such as a mariachi band, may wear colorful clothing and a large sombrero.
Other men may wear a black shirt and pants, along with a sombrero or brightly colored serape.
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration that commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Kids?
Here are some fun ways to celebrate this vibrant Mexican holiday:
- Decorate your home with colorful decorations
- Make Mexican paper flowers
- Make a Frida Kahlo-inspired floral hat
- Prepare a Mexican meal for dinner or, if you don’t have time, just make some salsa and chips
- Make a piñata with kids
- Read Mexican stories or books
- Learn some Spanish words
- Make a simple Cinco de Mayo craft
More Cinco de Mayo crafts for kids:
Cinco de Mayo Diorama Craft
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We made this Cinco de Mayo diorama craft for the Cinco de Mayo fiesta but it can be used also to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month or International Education week in November.
The 3D craft features two Mexican fiesta dancers on a background with cacti and Mexico party banner.
Supplies:
- Cinco de Mayo craft template
- White paper or cardstock paper
- Colored pencils – my favorites
- Scissors
- Glue
Step by Step Instructions
Print the template on white cardstock paper and color the three pieces.
Fold the circle in half, along the middle line. You may want to use a ruler to do the folding.
Cut the bottom half along the dotted middle line.
Glue the bottom, overlapping the two quarters.
Fold down the bottom of the two dancers, apply glue and add them to the fiesta scene.