Cinco De Mayo Crafts

by Carol Gnojewski

A great way for kids to participate in holidays, this series of craft books includes step-by-step instructions with photos and requires inexpensive materials that can be found at home or in the classroom.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 11, 2004

About the author

Carol Gnojewski is a freelance writer. Previously an instructor at University of Washington, she is now a middle grade instructor and Ecology Club sponsor in Monroe, SD.

Reviews

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

With a brief historical introduction, Cinco De Mayo Crafts by Carol Gnojewski has many suggestions for holiday crafts for kids to make to honor this special Mexican holiday. These crafts include Word Balloons, Peace Votives, Border Blooms, Sombrero Visors, Paper Ponchos, Flag Chains, Feather Mosaic Shields, Murals, and Sun Stone Sun Prints.

Used for "Celebrate! Cinco De Mayo: May, 2011.

[Melissa Wehunt · Rating 2 out of 5]

For a celebration that is so full of color and life, this book is awfully dull. Plus, the crafts are just sort of so-so. Personally, I think you'd do better looking for ideas online.