Dia de los muertos

Social Studies

• The child learned about the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos and its cultural significance.
• They gained an understanding of the traditions and customs associated with this holiday, such as creating altars, making sugar skulls, and participating in parades.
• They explored the concept of honoring and remembering deceased loved ones as a way to celebrate their lives.
• They learned about the importance of community and coming together to commemorate Dia de los Muertos.

For continued development related to the activity, encourage the child to create their own mini-altar at home using photos or mementos of loved ones. They can also explore different cultural celebrations and compare them to Dia de los Muertos, discussing similarities and differences. Additionally, they could create their own sugar skull art using various materials like clay, paper mache, or even edible ingredients like icing or fondant.

Book Recommendations

• The Day of the Dead: A Bilingual Celebration by Bob Barner: This book introduces young readers to the traditions and symbols of Dia de los Muertos through colorful illustrations and bilingual text.
• Clatter Bash!: A Day of the Dead Celebration by Richard Keep: This book follows a young girl as she prepares for and celebrates Dia de los Muertos, providing an engaging and informative introduction to the holiday.
• Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book by Jeanette Winter: This alphabet book uses vibrant illustrations to showcase the various elements associated with Dia de los Muertos, from altars and marigolds to sugar skulls and papel picado.