Day of the Dead/ Día de los Muertos Unit for Spanish Elementary

Day of the Dead is a meaningful holiday that can take a lot of time to plan for, since there is a lot for new teachers to learn about its symbols and traditions. Some may even feel nervous diving into the topic of death with students, especially those in elementary. In crafting this resource, I combined both my knowledge from 10+ years studying and teaching about Day of the Dead with my first-hand experience seeing student's reactions in the classroom. Students will learn essential knowledge about this fascinating holiday in an age-appropriate way that gives them opportunities to honor their ancestors and express their creativity. Save time and rest easy with this complete resource that you can use year after year!

Includes:

• 8 slides in English to introduce the holiday and symbols/items related to it (ofrendas, pan de muerto, papel picado, alebrijes, and more!)
• Slides with authentic photos of celebrations in Mexico with simple Spanish text to deeper students' understanding
• 10 visual aids to practice numbers with DotD symbols
• Slides with the original story "La Ofrenda de mi Familia"
• Printable, colorable mini book version of "La Ofrenda de mi Familia" story for students to assemble and read in school and at home
• 8 classwork pages to extend learning and demonstrate comprehension
• 11 original coloring pages for early finishers, sub work, or just for fun!