Learn about our neighbor country to the south with these Mexico preschool activities. They are hands-on and fun, making them memorable.
Things to Teach Preschoolers about Mexico
Here are a few things to share with your little one before doing these Mexico preschool activities. These are by no means a complete list of things to know about Mexico, but they are the tip of the iceberg.
Your preschooler is sure to ask more questions as you learn about Mexico.
*Mexico is located to the south of the United States of America.
*People from Mexico are called Mexicans.
*The language people in Mexico speak is called Spanish.
*Soccer (futbol) is a big sport they play and watch in Mexico.
*Mexican food is popular all over the world.
*Many species of animals are unique to Mexico.
*Dance and art have their own flare in Mexico.
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Geography Activities
Activity 1: Ripped Paper Mexico Map
Print off an outline of Mexico. Have your little ones tear construction paper into small pieces and glue the pieces inside the outline.
This is a great fine motor activity. Getting the pieces of paper to fit just so is a bit of a puzzle.
Activity 2: Make Play Dough Mountains and Canyons
Grab a can of play dough and have your little one make a mountain out of it. Then, have them squish all of the play dough back together. Let them dig their thumb into the center to make a canyon out of the play dough.
Culture Activities
Activity 1: Make Mini Pinatas
Use a brown paper bag and let your little one attach square pieces of tissue paper to the bag using glue. Once it is decorated with tissue paper (and has dried), fill it with candy, small toys, or something similar.
Let your little ones take turns breaking the pinatas, just like at a Mexican fiesta.
Your little ones will love this pick for the Mexico preschool activities list.
Activity 2: Art Time!
Show your preschooler work by Frida Kahlo or Diego Rivera and have them make art in the same style. Art inspired by Frida Kahlo’s art may be as simple as a self-portrait and adding flowers to their hair, etc.
Math Activities
Activity 1: Mexican Food Counting
Give your little one some popular Mexican foods to count. For example, count how many tortilla chips are in the stack, the number of beans on the plate, or the amount of avocado slices.
Activity 2: Landmark Size Comparing
Show pictures of famous landmarks in Mexico. Have your little one compare which landmark is big, bigger, and biggest. Places like pyramids (Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon), cathedrals (Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City), and mountains are a great start.
This is a great way to bring landmarks into the Mexico preschool activities while still practicing math concepts.
Language Arts Activities
Activity 1: Read Mexican Folktales
Retell Mexican folktales like “The Eagle and the Cactus” that date back to when the Aztec people were looking for a place to settle.
Activity 2: Learn Simple Spanish Phrases
Teach your little ones how to say common phrases in Spanish like please, thank you, hello, goodbye, colors, numbers, and food.
With Spanish being a common language spoken worldwide, these phrases may be more beneficial than you think.
Music Activities
Activity 1: Traditional Music and Dance
Turn on some traditional Mexican music and have a dance party!
Maybe even try to learn a Mexican Hat Dance.
Activity 2: Make Maracas
Although maracas are originally from Africa, they are a common instrument in Mexican music.
Try your hand at making maracas with this simple tutorial. Then turn on some Mexican music and shake your maracas to the beat.
Cooking Activities
Activity 1: Fresas con Crema
Strawberries with cream are a tasty Mexican dessert. Some recipes require a special kind of cream.
Other recipes require sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla instead.
Activity 2: Enchiladas
Tortilla, meat, cheese, and sauce are all rolled together in this yummy entree. Little hands are perfect for adding the filling and rolling up the tortillas.
Mexico Preschool Activities
Mexico is a fun place to learn about when you make it hands-on. These Mexico preschool activities are a wonderful place to start in your Mexican studies.