Spanish Cultural Study : Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead

This resource is a cultural study of Dia de Los Muertos - Day of the Dead.

Short readings that accompany each activity are presented in English with some Spanish vocabulary. Each topic is covered independently to allow the teacher to choose the elements they wish to cover. Links to complementary videos and websites for authentic visual sources and further exploration are provided.

Topics Included:
Día de los Muertos Overview
Calaveras
Traditional Colors
Calacas
Barriletes Gigantes
Ofrendas
Traditional Components of an Ofrenda
Cempasúcil
*Instructions for a paper flower craft are also included.

Total Pages:
10 Student Activity Pages and 2 Teacher Content Pages