About This Lesson
Celebrate the beautiful traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with this engaging and educational resource collection designed especially for early learners! These activities introduce young students to the holiday’s vibrant symbols, colors, and customs in a way that’s both age-appropriate and meaningful. 🌸👻
📖 Day of the Dead Vocabulary PowerPoint 💬
Introduce students to key Day of the Dead vocabulary with this colorful and easy-to-follow PowerPoint presentation! Each slide features a bright, themed image (like marigolds, sugar skulls, and candles) alongside the matching word, helping children connect visuals with new language. Perfect for ELA lessons, morning meetings, or cultural studies during Día de los Muertos week.
👩🏫 Great for teachers and families who want to expand vocabulary through visual learning and real-world cultural connections.
🎨 Día de los Muertos Coloring & Tracing Sheets 🖍️
Dive into creativity with these Día de los Muertos Color activity sheets! Learners can trace and color beautifully illustrated symbols such as sugar skulls (calaveras), pan de muerto, Monarch butterflies, papel picado, and marigolds.
These sheets are perfect for fine motor practice, vocabulary reinforcement, and holiday art centers.
🧡 Use them to start conversations about Mexican culture and the meanings behind each traditional symbol.
🔍 Day of the Dead “I Spy” Activity 👀
Make counting and visual recognition fun and festive with this I Spy Día de los Muertos game! Students will search for and count items like skulls, candles, butterflies, and flowers, all hidden in a vibrant, themed scene. This hands-on worksheet helps build observation, counting, and categorization skills while reinforcing holiday imagery.
Perfect for centers, early math practice, or a quiet classroom activity before your celebration! 🎉
💡 Perfect For:
- PreK–K classrooms learning about cultural traditions 🌍
- ELA and art integration activities ✏️🎨
- Day of the Dead and multicultural lessons 💀🌼
- Family engagement and home learning packets 🏠
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with your youngest learners in a way that’s meaningful, creative, and fun!
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