Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos.
Materials and Prep
- Paper or cardboard
- Markers or crayons
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
- Pictures or small objects representing loved ones
- Information about Dia de los Muertos
Activities
Research Dia de los Muertos and learn about its significance and traditions.
Create a list of loved ones you want to honor on your ofrenda.
Using the paper or cardboard, create a base for your ofrenda. You can make it as big or small as you like.
Decorate the base with markers or crayons. Use bright colors and patterns that represent joy and celebration.
Print or gather pictures of your loved ones. Cut them out and arrange them on your ofrenda.
Write the names of your loved ones on the ofrenda or create small cards with their names.
Add any small objects or items that remind you of your loved ones, such as their favorite foods, hobbies, or symbols that represent them.
Display your ofrenda in a special place in your home and share its significance with your family.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries."
- "It is a time to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away."
- "People create ofrendas, which are altars or displays, to remember their loved ones."
- "Ofrendas are filled with pictures, favorite foods, and objects that remind us of our loved ones."
- "The bright colors and decorations on the ofrendas represent joy and celebration."
- "Dia de los Muertos is a time to celebrate the lives of our loved ones and keep their memories alive."