Tell students to spread paste on top of one circle and place the other circle on top. Have them help each other mold a circle around the head of the wearer and tie a string around it to hold it in place. When the forms are set, students can remove the molds. Have them curl the edges of their sombreros to make brims. Let the hats dry overnight.
Students can paint their hats with tempera paint in colorful designs.
Let the paint dry. Then have each student punch a hole in each side of the brim and run a string over the back of the brim and through the holes to tie the hat on. Maracas Tell students to put some dry rice, small beans, or popcorn inside two egg carton pieces and tape them shut. Have each student fasten an ice-cream stick to the egg carton pieces and secure with more tape. Students should cover their maracas with papier-m ch strips, let dry, and paint decoratively.