Taco Fiesta Day / Pull-String Paper Bag Piñata
Pull-String Paper Bag Piñata
Children decorate a paper bag piñata with crepe streamers, then take turns pulling strings until it opens and treats tumble out.
How to run it
- Fill paper bags with small allergy-safe treats or stickers.
- Decorate with crepe streamers and glue.
- Tie several strings to the base, with only one opening the bag.
- Hang it up and let children take turns pulling a string.
You will need
- paper bags
- crepe paper
- glue
- string
- allergy-safe treats or stickers
Make it easier or harderSimplify decorating for younger children, or have older children build a box piñata.
SafetyChanged to a pull-string piñata with no sticks or blindfolds; check allergies for any treats.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children work together and celebrate with others.
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