Mardi Gras Mini Bundle
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Celebrate Fat Tuesday on February 17, 2026 with this complete Mardi Gras Mini Bundle featuring 4 carnival-themed activities for ages 2 to 6, a printable PDF collection that builds fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and visual discrimination through the vibrant traditions of New Orleans' most beloved celebration. For less than the cost of buying each activity separately, you'll unlock a full week of festive learning that introduces children to masquerade masks, carnival colors, and the joyful spirit of Mardi Gras while developing essential preschool skills.
📦 What's Included in This Bundle
- Mardi Gras Cutting Strips (4 pages): Straight, curved, and zigzag patterns for scissor practice
- Mardi Gras Two-Piece Puzzles (8 puzzles): Ornate face mask matching for spatial awareness
- Mardi Gras Complete the Pictures (8 puzzles): Carnival scene completion for visual discrimination
- Mardi Gras Pattern Matching (8 sets): Seamless pattern alignment for sensorial skills
- Total value: $10.95 individually, bundle only $7.95 (save 27%)
- Ages covered: 2 to 6 years with progressive difficulty
💡 Why This Bundle Works
- Covers complete skill progression from practical life (cutting) to sensorial (pattern matching)
- Multiple activities prevent boredom and keep engagement high
- Purple, green, and gold color schemes teach authentic Mardi Gras traditions
- Mixed difficulty levels work for multi-age classrooms and siblings
- 27% savings compared to buying activities separately
- Perfect timing for Fat Tuesday celebrations on February 17, 2026
- Cultural education through hands-on carnival learning
🎯 How to Use This Bundle
- Week 1 (Ages 2-3): Introduce cutting strips and two-piece puzzles for younger learners
- Week 2 (Ages 4-6): Add complete-the-pictures and pattern matching for older children
- Mixed-age approach: Rotate activities daily based on child interest and skill level
- Classroom centers: Set up 4 Mardi Gras stations for independent work cycles
- Homeschool flexibility: Print activities as needed throughout February
- Party prep: Use completed cutting strips to decorate for Fat Tuesday celebrations
- Cultural studies: Pair with books about New Orleans, carnival traditions, and masquerade balls
🎊 Teaching the History of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, meaning "Fat Tuesday" in French, marks the final day before Lent begins. The celebration originated in medieval Europe and became famous through New Orleans traditions featuring colorful parades, elaborate masquerade balls, and the symbolic colors purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power). Fat Tuesday falls on February 17, 2026. This bundle introduces children to authentic carnival imagery while building essential preschool skills through festive, hands-on activities.
🎭 Skill Progression Across Activities
Ages 2-3: Begin with cutting strips (practical life foundation) and two-piece puzzles (simple matching)
Ages 3-4: Progress to complete-the-pictures (spatial reasoning) and easier pattern sets
Ages 4-6: Master all activities including complex pattern matching (advanced sensorial discrimination)
This developmental sequence respects the Montessori principle of following the child's readiness while providing appropriate challenge at each stage. The Mardi Gras theme unifies the activities while honoring the natural progression of fine motor and cognitive development.
💰 Bundle Value Breakdown
- Cutting Strips: $2.50
- Two-Piece Puzzles: $2.50
- Complete the Pictures: $3.75
- Pattern Matching: $2.75
- Individual total: $11.50
- Bundle price: $7.95
- You save: $3.55 (31% off)
🎉 Perfect for Multiple Learning Environments
- Montessori classrooms: Complete sensorial and practical life sequence for carnival unit
- Homeschool families: Week-long February cultural celebration activities
- Traditional preschools: Four independent centers for Mardi Gras week
- Daycare programs: Mixed-age activities for toddlers through kindergarten
- Homeschool co-ops: Print once, use with multiple families
- Party activities: Educational entertainment for Fat Tuesday celebrations
📚 Expand Your Cultural Celebrations
🎭 CELEBRATE FAT TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 17, 2026 • NAMC-CERTIFIED MONTESSORIAN 🎭