
Cinco
de Mayo
May 5
History:
According to this site, which discusses
the history of Cinco
de Mayo, this holiday is not only celebrated in Mexico, but grows in
participation and enjoyment each year in the United States and around the
world, perhaps because it is a celebration of spirit. Cinco de Mayo is not
Mexico's Independence
Day, but commemorates a Mexican victory in battle against the French.
The Mexican army was outnumbered, ill-equipped, and poorly armed, yet, they
won this particular battle against incredible odds. It was a battle won through
courage and spirit!
Cinco de Mayo Fun:
This site shares
Cinco De Mayo
family celebrations. To join in the fun, decorate (and wear, if possible)
red, green, and white (the colors of the Mexican flag), make (or buy) some
Mexican food, play festive Mexican
music, and have a great time! For dessert,
fill a piņata with candy, and challenged your guests to one swing each,
blindfolded, to see who can break open a piņata, for all to enjoy the candy
inside. You can make your own piņata out of a paper bag with painted or glued
decorations. Try this free online game: Spanish
Heritage - Pinyata Game
Lesson Plans &
Activities for Teachers
Cinco
de Mayo Mini-Unit
Cinco
de Mayo is different than Mexican Independence Day (mini-unit)
Cinco
de Mayo Lesson Plan
Cinco
de Mayo Webquest (2nd grade)
Free
Presentations in PowerPoint format for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco
de Mayo script for an in-class play (We the Teachers)
Cinco
de Mayo (ABC Teach)
Make
Cinco de Mayo Maracas (art activity)
Cinco
de Mayo classroom games
Cinco
de Mayo - Free lessons, Ecards, coloring, more from Crayola Kids
Cinco
de Mayo
Cinco
de Mayo (resource)
Have a great year!
Counter start date January 2006
Have a great year!
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