This week is Cinco de Mayo, so we decided it was the perfect time to travel to Mexico! I will share ideas for each day of the week and add pictures as we go. Get your passports ready and join us as we travel to the continent of North America to the country of Mexico.

Download Mexico Country Study for an easy overview of Mexico with worksheets for gr. 6-12 or Trip to Mexico for K-6 . You can also head to my Pinterest for more fun ideas on Mexico and Cinco de Mayo.

MONDAY -

Set up your airport. When the kids were younger I liked to do this Sunday night so they woke up to the surprise. Now that the kids are older, they like being a part of the creative process. Make your airplane as simple or elaborate as you have the energy for. You can make a plane out of cardboard boxes, under the kitchen table, use your car and drive around the block or as simple as chairs in a row. Do you provide inflight meals or drink service? What kind of flight attendant are you going to be? Over the top and bubbly or stern and bossy?

Follow these inflight passenger announcements, but be sure to add a fun character twist. Your kids will LOVE it!

As you’re prepping the plane, have your kids pack their suitcase. What will they need for a trip to Mexico? (you can let them know you’ve already shipped their clothing and toiletries.) Don’t forget your bathing suit!

Time to pull out your passports. Have your kids draw and colour the flag of Mexico in their passport and colour Mexico on the map.

How long is the flight from the airport in your city to Mexico? Time to climb aboard. After a fun-filled flight the adventure begins!

Listen to Mexican Music
Deep Dive - Introduction to Mexico. Facts, language, location, government, what is Mexico known for?
Make Churro’s

TUESDAY - CINCO DE MAYO

Deep Dive - History of Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Culture & Cuisine

Plan a Cinco de Mayo party:

Make decorations
Listen to Fun Mexican Music
Plan a menu of fun Mexican dishes, prepare as a family
Dress up in festive outfits
Get or make a piñata
Watch Disney’s Coco

WEDNESDAY -

Deep Dive - The Mayans, The Aztecs & the Spanish Rule

Listen to Mexican Music
Make a Mayan Pyramid out of LEGO or medium of your choice

THURSDAY -

Deep Dive - Mexico & It’s Relationship with the U.S.

Watch Disney’s McFarland
Read Who Was Frida Kahlo?
Make a self portrait like Frida Kahlo

FRIDAY -

Put on your swimsuits and grab your snorkel gear. Today, we’re swimming with dophins!!!

Watch Disney’s Dolphin Reef - There is an activity pack on the link to go along with the movie
To amplify the movie experience, watch it from your bath, hot tub or pool.
Swim in your bath, hot tub or pool. Add a little blue colour to the bath and add some items to find while they snorkel.
Enjoy virgin cocktails to finish off your snorkel adventures.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Week of Family Fun