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Connetquot Central School District

Academic Excellence, Creativity, Mutual Respect And Self-Reliance

May 15, 2026

Slocum students shake things up with maraca art

Children engaging in a hands-on art activity in a classroom, focused on a tray labeled "Art" as a student demonstrates techniques.

As part of their social studies curriculum, Edith L. Slocum Elementary third graders are exploring cultures from around the world through hands-on projects.

In Ms. Higgins’ art class, students focused on Mexico by studying traditional Mexican textile patterns and using them as inspiration to design their own maracas. Students recycled plastic Easter eggs as the tops of the instruments, filled them with beads and attached clothespins as handles.

The maracas were then coated in plaster to form a solid structure and decorated with markers to reflect colorful traditional designs.
A close-up of three colorful, decorated maracas on a screen.A young girl focuses on a craft project at a table, using scissors and tape.A group of children and adults gather around a table, possibly working on a project.Two young girls smile while working on a craft project in a classroom.A group of children in a classroom hold up craft projects, smiling at the camera.