DIY Maracas Cinco de Mayo Craft

DIY Maracas are a super simple and super quick Cinco de Mayo craft that kids can make! You’ll only need a few supplies to make these fun maracas! 

NEED A SIMPLE CINCO DE MAYO CRAFT?

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on May 5th is a fun excuse to fiesta with your family or friends!  There are so many fun ways to celebrate this holiday (with a nacho bar, cactus party, or 20-minute homemade churros), but this simple maraccas craft is a fun way to involve kids in the celebration!

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS DIY MARACAS CRAFT

• Plastic eggs (leftover Easter works perfect!)
• Plastic spoons
• Washi Tape
• Rice, beans, or popcorn kernels

HOW TO MAKE MARACAS DIY

These maracas craft for preschoolers are so easy for little ones, but fun enough for big kids, too! 

1. Fill the plastic eggs with dry rice, beans, or popcorn kernels
2. Take 2 plastic spoons and place one on each side of the plastic filled egg.
3. Using your favorite patterned washi tape, wrap the tape around the egg and spoons about 2-3 times to secure in place.
4. Shake! Shake! Shake! Have a blast at your Fiesta with your diy marracas!

OTHER FUN CINCO DE MAYO FOR KIDS IDEAS

Healthy Un-fried Fried Ice Cream on a stick 

How to have a Nacho Bar Party