Hola! Let’s have fun with this free word search based on the “Cinco de Mayo” celebration. Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France. Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage.
If you want to find out more about Mexico, you can go to Learning to Read: American History volume 1 (Land Disputes). Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches to beat your last score. (Photos: courtesy of JosephForbushphotography)
Word Search Instructions:
- Click on the Wordsearch Menu.
- Select “How to play” for instructions.
- Highlight the letters of each word.
- Select “Hint” under “Assist” to see first letter of word.
- When finished, it will say “Congratulations” and tell you how long it took to complete.
- Hit “Clear all” to play again and improve your score.
- Share the puzzle with your friends and challenge them to beat your score!
Word list: cinco, Mayo, Mexico, food, celebrate, taco, burrito, chocolate
Homeschoolers/Educators/Parents: sketch/color an illustration and label it. Theme: Cinco de Mayo. Listen to the audiobook story in Learning to Read: American History volume 1. Write and say the word “Mexico” five times so you can pronounce and spell it correctly. Put these words in alphabetical order: cinco, Mayo, Mexico, food, celebrate, taco, burrito, chocolate. Use each word in a sentence. List two facts about Cinco de Mayo. Describe the land dispute. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo. (Skills: identify, comprehend, apply, organize, creative, affective, analyze, synthesize.)
