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It's Cinco de Mayo and time for some parties! What would a party be without the traditonal pinata. Here is a quick and easy way to make one!

Description:
Children love parties and why not have your own fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Besides sampling some great Mexican food, a pinata is a tradition that you can't do without. You and the kids will love this easy way to make one! Ole! Ole!

 

 

Step by Step:

1. Get a paper bag.
2. Gather up some crayons and stickers.
3. Encourage the children to decorate the paper bag any way they choose.
4. Fill the decorated bag with candy.
5. Staple the end of the bag closed.
6. Now tie some twine or yarn securely around the stapled end of the bag.
7. Get a stick and demonstrate how to hit the bag.
8. Have the children stand back away from the pinata as they watch each other take turns hitting the bag so that the goodies inside can rain out.
9. Ole! Ole! It's a Mexican celebration!!!

Materials:
A paper bag
Crayons and stickers
A stapler
Some string
Candy
A stick

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