This Papel Picado activity is a fun and festive way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your elementary students. It includes a reading comprehension passage, writing prompts, and printable papel picado templates that double as Cinco de Mayo coloring pages and sheets. Students explore cultural traditions through reading and writing, then bring their learning to life by creating colorful papel picado banners using the included cutouts and background templates. Learn more about this Cinco de Mayo craft and related activities below!
What’s Included in the Cinco de Mayo Writing and Craft Resource?
This Cinco de Mayo resource includes the following:
- nonfiction reading passage, which introduces students to the tradition of papel picado and its cultural significance
- writing prompts that offer students opportunities to practice informative, opinion, or narrative writing.
- craft templates that include background sheets for decorating or coloring and cutout shapes in two sizes for layered designs
- differentiated writing paper templates that feature standard-lined pages, primary-ruled pages with guides, and blank pages with themed clipart for drawing or planning.
Why Teachers Love the Cinco de Mayo Writing and Craft
Teachers love this Cinco de Mayo resource because…
- The final products look great displayed on your classroom bulletin board display.
- It’s a nice break from standard curriculum materials.
- It includes differentiated writing templates so you can support the variety of needs in your classroom.
- This resource is low-prep and easy to impement.
- It’s a fun and engaging way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your students.
Why Students Love the Cinco de Mayo Writing and Craft
Students love this Cinco de Mayo resource because…
- Students love the hands-on aspect of cutting, coloring, and creating their own papel picado banners.
- The resource encourages creative expression by allowing students to personalize their artwork.
- The engaging reading passage introduces students to a fascinating cultural tradition.
- The format keeps students actively involved through reading, writing, and crafting.
- Completing and displaying their finished banners gives students a strong sense of accomplishment.
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In closing, we hope you found this post about our Cinco de Mayo craft resource helpful! If you did, then you may be interested in our other Cinco de Mayo activities for elementary students.
