Today we are making Mexican flags for kids with 3 different Mexican flag crafts for kids of all ages. Kids will learn what Mexico flag looks like, the Mexico symbol on flag and ways to craft the Mexico flag with our free Mexican flag printable template.
Flag of Mexico for Kids
Doing these Flag of Mexico crafts is a fun way to learn about Mexico or celebrate a Mexican holiday like Cinco de Mayo or Mexican Independence Day.
We are showing this Mexican flag craft for kids three different ways with simple supplies that you already have at home like your markers, washable paints, q tips or ear buds, or tissue papers along with a free printable Mexican flag.
The Mexican Flag
The Flag of Mexico consists of a vertical tricolor of green, red, and white with a Mexican coat of arms in the center of the white stripe.
Symbol on Flag of Mexico
The central emblem is based on the Aztec symbol of the center of its empire, Tenochtitlan which is now Mexico City. It shows an eagle sitting on a cactus eating a serpent.
Related: Fun facts for Kids About Mexico
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MEXICAN FLAG CRAFTS
We have three different ways to make a Mexican flag craft with kids! Each of these Mexican flag craft ideas uses a Mexican flag drawing or template.
Kids can sketch out their own Mexican flag drawing or use this free Mexican flag printable:
Download & Print Free Mexican Flag Template
#1 Flag of Mexico Craft with Dot Markers
The first Mexican flag craft is great for younger kids — even toddlers and preschoolers can get into the fun because dot markers are easy to handle and don’t require fine motor skill precision.
Supplies Needed for Dot Marker Flag of Mexico Craft
Instructions for Making Flag of Mexico Craft
Step 1
Download and print the free printable of the Mexican flag. The printable is designed with the outline of the green and red rectangle to make it easier for kids to understand which color is on each side.
Using the dot markers, fill the flag printable with appropriate color dots. Allow it to dry.
Step 2
Then Using scissors, cut the outline of the flag except for the left side. Leave that side as is to create a flap for the flag pole.
Step 3
Take the bamboo skewers and school glue, fold the extra part in half and apply a line of glue, place the bamboo skewers with the sharp edge inside and fold the paper over.
Once the Mexican flag craft is dry, the flag is ready to display as a part of Cinco de Mayo decorations.
#2 Flag of Mexico Craft with Q Tips
There are many ways to make this Mexican flag project interesting and age-appropriate. This version of the Mexican flag craft uses q tips which are also called cotton swabs or ear buds. They require a little more dexterity and fine motor control and work better for preschool and Kindergarten age kids along with the fact that this flag art uses paint instead of markers.
Preschool kids love making patterns so I thought it would be fun to make this flag activity fun by creating a Q Tip brush to fill in the Mexican flag parts.
Supplies Needed for Making Mexican Flag Arts Using Q Tips
Instructions for Mexican Flag Art Using Q Tips
Step 1
Create a Q Tip paint brush by combing 5 to 6 Q Tips with a rubber band.
Step 2
Squirt a small amount of red and green paint onto your paint palette. Use a paintbrush and take a small amount of paint and brush it on the palette itself, then dip the earbuds onto the painted area.
Brush the paint and create your own stamp pad to avoid the paint splatters!
And dot them onto the flag printable until the rectangles are covered in the respective colors. This is done to prevent paint splatters on the paper.
Step 3
Once the flag craft is done, allow it to dry.
Make a lot of them and combine the flags to make a flag banner to decorate your space or make a flag with a pole as shown in the previous craft to display it along with other decorations.
#3 Flag of Mexico Craft with Tissue Paper
What fun! We are now onto our third version of the Mexican flag craft and this is perfect for older kids. Kindergartners and grade school kids will love creating this Flag of Mexico with bright red and green tissue paper.
Supplies for making Mexican Flag craft with Tissue Papers
Instructions to make the Mexican Flag Craft for Kindergarteners
Step 1
Fold the tissue paper multiple times and use the scissors to make small squares.
Step 2
Apply glue and stick the tissue paper squares until the rectangle is covered. Allow it to dry.
Step 3
Cut the along outline of the flag to complete the flag craft.
The same craft can also be done with construction papers or scrapbook paper or even magazine paper with red and green images that can be cut and pasted to make a collage. Options are endless.
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Tell us in the comments below on which Mexican flag craft idea is your favorite.
