Paper Mardi Gras Masks

In need of a last-minute mask to make for Mardi Gras? These paper Mardi Gras masks are perfect for all your preschool holiday fun!

As you prepare your Mardi Gras activities for kids, be sure to provide ideas for fun masquerade masks that your little ones will love making and wearing throughout the festivities.

Some of these are just print, color, and go while others allow kids to create and decorate the masks. All are perfect for last-minute Mardi Gras ideas for kids.

Most of these preschool crafts can be created with very little prep work. Others may require a little assistance from an adult. 

Paper Mardi Gras Masks

Which of these fun Mardi Gras masks for kids will you make first?

Kids Books About Mardi Gras

Fill your book basket with a great collection of Mardi Gras books for kids. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.

If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.

 

Jenny Giraffe’s Mardi Gras Ride – Riding along with Jenny Giraffe, children learn all there is to know about this spirited holiday! Discover the history of Mardi Gras from king cakes and festive colors to parades, floats, and “throws”!

Mimi’s First Mardi Gras – Colorful illustrations of the rich cultural celebration re-create the look and mood of Carnival.

Mardi Gras – In Mardi Gras, early readers will learn about this American festival and the ways people celebrate it.

Teaching Resources

This adorable carnival themed sensory kit will keep your krewe occupied during play dates or while you’re waiting for the parades to start!

This pretend play felt food king cake is perfect for a Mardi Gras loving little baker. This king cake will be a fun addition to a little one’s play kitchen and an added element to pretend play. It even comes with a felt baby.