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Cinco de Mayo: A Fun-filled Fiesta

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de-cincodemayofiestaCinco de Mayo joins the list of U.S. holidays that recognize and honor the traditions of other cultures. This fiesta celebrates the defeat of the well-armed French militia by a smaller Mexican army on May 5, 1862. Food, dancing, music and games provide a backdrop for fun while preserving an important cultural connection for Mexican-Americans. Activities with sombreros, pinatas and Spanish sharpen skills while teaching about this colorful fiesta. Ole!

In this issue students will:

  • understand the cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo
  • follow directions
  • solve puzzles
  • practice spelling
  • use the newspaper to plan a fiesta

7 page PDF