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Are you looking for a way to upcyle those plastic Easter eggs? These DIY maracas are the perfect project to do with your kids, and it’s just in time for Cinco De Mayo!
All you need are simple household items and you’ll be on your way to making these little noise makers. No need to thank me (LOL)!
What is Cinco De Mayo?
Cinco De Mayo is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated annually on May 5th. Interestingly enough, it has become extremely popular in the United States, even more than in Mexico!
Cinco De Mayo is often mistaken as Mexico’s independence day, but is actually a celebration of Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla, in 1862.
In the United States, anything to do with Mexican culture is often represented during Cinco De Mayo celebrations.
What are Maracas?
Maracas are percussion instruments that are popular in Latin America, South America and the Caribbean. They are traditionally made from dried gourds and filled with dried beans, pebbles or beads.
Cinco De Mayo books for kids!
Discover the history and traditions of Cinco de Mayo in this vibrant book. Through colorful illustrations and engaging text, readers learn about the holiday’s origins and cultural significance. Join the fiesta and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this informative and lively read!
Join Finley the Flamingo in a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration! With colorful pictures and fun adventures, young readers discover the excitement of this holiday. From music to food, join the fiesta and celebrate with Finley!
How do you make DIY Easter Egg Maracas?
Supplies:
- Plastic Easter Egg
- 2 plastic spoons
- dried rice, beans, or grains
- masking tape
- scissors
- colored cohesive tape or colored duct tape (optional)
Step 1: Fill the plastic egg with dried rice. I used about 1 tablespoon, but you can experiment with the amount and see what makes the best sound.
Step 2: Use masking tape to seal the egg.
Step 3: Tape a plastic spoon on both sides of the egg, then tape the handles of the spoon together (shown in the picture below). If you want to stop here, you can! Otherwise, follow step 4 to decorate it.
Step 4: Cover the entire maraca with colored cohesive tape or colored duct tape. I found that cohesive tape works well, because if you make a mistake, you can easily peel it off and adjust it.
Try these other Cinco De Mayo crafts!
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