Cinco De Mayo gives us a chance to celebrate Mexican culture, and a part of that culture is music. Maracas are simple percussion instruments that are used instead of the common drum. You can have a set of this rhythmic and rattling sounding pair of your own at home as a result of perfect craft opportunity that will have your little ones shakin’-it to the sounds of your May 5th festivities! Here is how you can make maracas with your kids for Cinco De Mayo.
Photo by Steven Depolo
Decoupage Maracas for Cinco De Mayo
What you will need:
- Empty plastic bottles (Empty Salad dressing bottles are perfect since they have a long enough neck for the handle)
- Modge Podge
- Brightly colored tissue paper (Try sticking to traditional Cinco De Mayo colors like red, orange, green, and yellow)
- Paint brush
- dried beans
Steps:
Start by having your little ones tear the colored tissue paper into pieces while you take an empty plastic bottle and coat it in Modge Podge using the paint brush.
Once the bottle has been generously Modge Podged, have your kids place torn tissue paper all over the bottle. Have them layer the tissue paper to cover the bottle as you go over the pieces with the paint brush and Modge Podge.
Once one bottle is covered in tissue paper, set it aside and repeat the process with your second bottle.
Let both bottles dry completely
Once the bottles are dry, fill them with your dried beans and place glue on the cap of the bottle before you replace it for a tight seal.
Creating a set of your own maracas is a great craft that’s suitable for children to enjoy as you celebrate the Mexican culture in an upbeat way! Challenge your kids to try and keep time with a beat, counting down in between shakes to keep a steady rhythm. Make these maracas and enjoy your Cinco De Mayo fiesta with your kids!
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