Creating fun and vibrant crafts is a wonderful way to engage with cultural celebrations, and Cinco de Mayo is the perfect occasion for a craft that’s as lively as the day itself.

Maracas are one of the instruments associated with Mexican music, and they’re also a blast to make with kids.

Here’s how you can make your own colorful maracas using simple materials you might already have at home, and once you’ve finished crafting these can be used over and over again for fun music making activities

There’s something truly special about creating joyful noise with items that are just lying around the house!

This Cinco de Mayo, gather the family and transform everyday objects into something magical. Our DIY maracas craft is wonderfully straightforward and easy, ensuring everyone can join in.

With just plastic spoons, an Easter egg, aluminium foil and some tape, you’ll be crafting up a storm of rhythms in no time.

It’s all about making memories with the simplest of materials, turning a creative activity into a festive celebration that resonates with the heart of this holiday.

So, let’s get shaking and make this Cinco de Mayo one to remember!

Here’s the step by step for how to put together this fun mexican theme diy musical instrument craft for kids.

Maracas Craft

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a hands-on craft that's as fun to make as it is to play with!

These DIY maracas, fashioned from simple plastic spoons and Easter eggs, come to life with just a shake of your hand. Fill them with beans or rice, secure them with colorful tape, and add a touch of creativity with paint to create an instrument that embodies the festive cheer of the occasion.

It's a craft that offers a wonderful mix of culture, creativity, and rhythm, perfect for kids and adults alike to get into the Cinco de Mayo spirit.

Materials

Two plastic spoons
One small plastic Easter egg
Dry beans or rice
Patterned or colorful Tape
Aluminum foil

Tools

None

Instructions

Prepare the Filling: Open the plastic Easter egg and fill one half with dry beans or rice. This will create the sound for your maraca. Close the egg tightly to ensure the filling doesn’t escape.
Place the Spoons: Position the two plastic spoons on either side of the egg, with the heads of the spoons cradling the egg.
Wrap with Tape: Using the tape, secure the handles of the spoons together with the egg in between. Continue wrapping the tape around the spoons and the eggs until everything feels secure.
Add Aluminum Foil: Next, wrap the handles of the spoons and the entire diy maraca with aluminum foil. This step provides extra stability.
Decorate: This step is optional but can be the most fun. Wrap the maracas using tapes of bright colors, perhaps red, white, and green to represent the Mexican flag, or any other design that celebrates the spirit of Cinco de Mayo. Cover them entirely. Add extra details if you're feeling fancy
Shake It: Once everything is dry and secure, it's time to shake your DIY maraca to the rhythm of some festive music!

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It’s a day celebrated in Mexico, but it has also become a popular cultural festival in the United States, where people enjoy Mexican cuisine, music, dance, and of course, crafts.

Making these maracas can be a great opportunity for parents to teach children about the significance of Cinco de Mayo. It’s a celebration of courage and resilience, and these DIY maracas can serve as a symbol of the festive and vibrant spirit of the day.

homemade maracas craft diy musical instrument for kids to have fun at cinco de mayo

This Cinco de Mayo, add a personal touch to your celebration with homemade maracas. They’re easy and fun to make, and they provide a perfect way to get into the festive spirit. Use this craft as a starting point for a conversation about the history and culture of Mexico.

Enjoy shaking your new maracas to the beat of Mexican folk music and cherish the smiles it brings to everyone’s faces!

You might also like these games to play with musical shakers or these diy rainmakers to make some more noise!

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