Mexican art projects for kids

We love creating a Mexican Marketplace in our school and including different items sold at the marketplace. Decorative mirrors are commonly found in Mexico at the marketplace and are usually made …

We love these Mexico crafts for kids & think they're perfect to learn more about this amazing country! From sombreros to tacos, we've got a lot here!

The Ojo de Dios is a traditional native art from the Huichol people of the Sierra Madres in Mexico. In this art project learn about these people and their art.

Background Inspiration Ancient people, like the Aztecs, knew the importance of the sun in their lives but did not understand what it was. The ancient Aztec religion was highly focused on keeping nature in balance and the sun was a large part of that. This project focuses on balance and symmetrical design. It is definitely

During Hispanic Heritage month learn about traditional Amate painting style on tree bark by doing a version with kids with crumpled bags.

Traditional Mexican Papel Picado is a craft that features colorful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details. This is a great free choice activity or a

Ancient people, like the Aztecs, knew the importance of the sun in their lives but did not understand what it was. The ancient Aztec religion was highly focused on keeping nature in balance and the…

I have this wonderful mola in my classroom that I show students before we began this lesson. I got it for $1 at a garage sale. I don't think they really knew what it was, or the value of it. I told students that the layers of colored fabric were all hand stitched by the Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands off Panama. We viewed a quick video which I found on you tube. This is the one we watched; you can see it HERE. Here is the beautiful mola in my art room. Here are the steps for creating…