Looking for a simple and festive way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with kids? These Cinco de Mayo paper hats are an easy, low-prep craft that turns into a fun wearable fiesta hat in minutes!
This black-and-white printable set includes four Cinco de Mayo-themed designs featuring sombreros, cacti, maracas, guitars, dancers, and “Happy Cinco de Mayo” messages.
Kids get to color their favorite design, cut it out, and assemble their own headband to wear during your celebration.
It’s a hands-on activity that doubles as a classroom keepsake and party accessory.
Because the templates print in black and white, they’re budget-friendly and perfect for classrooms, homeschool groups, or library programs.
Simply print on white cardstock, provide crayons or colored pencils, and let creativity take over.
Once colored, students tape the side panels to fit their head and they’re ready for a classroom fiesta!
More Cinco de Mayo craft printables:
These printable Cinco de Mayo hats are great for:
- Cultural celebration lessons
- Classroom holiday parties
- Bulletin board photo displays
- Fine motor practice
- Last-minute May 5th crafts
Teachers love that this activity is no-prep and easy to manage. Parents love that it keeps kids engaged without requiring complicated supplies. Kids love that they get to wear their artwork!
If you’re planning a Cinco de Mayo celebration or a Mexican fiesta, this headband craft is a simple way to add color, creativity, and excitement to your day. All with just paper, crayons, scissors, and tape.
Cinco de Mayo Paper Hats
Supplies:
- Cinco de Mayo hat printable
- White cardstock paper
- Colored pencils
- Scissors
- Tape
Step-by-step instructions
Print the headband on white paper.
Color the front piece.
Tape the two side panels to the front piece.
Bend the headband into a circle. Wrap the band around the kid’s head to check for fit. Tape the ends together.