Día de los Muertos

Sixth graders enjoyed learning about the traditional Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos. They researched the meaning behind this holiday as well as investigated more about the traditions and uses of the calaveras and calacas. They also explored the drawings of José Guadalupe Posada, especially his most famous drawing of La Catrina. After students presented their projects, we celebrated Día de los Muertos by eating pan de muertos andmole. 

Día de los Muertos

Sixth grade friends learned about a traditional holiday celebrated in México and other Spanish-speaking countries. Students learned Día de los Muertos is celebrated on November 1 and 2. It is a time to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones (including pets) who have passed away. Students learned it's not seen as a sad time, but rather a time to have fun and celebrate the individual's life with friends and family. Students also learned about ofrendas and which traditional items are displayed to honor the loved one.

Sixth graders also had the opportunity to work with one of the third grade Spanish classes in creating máscaras, papel picado y flores de papel. They even tried pan de muertos, a traditional and symbolic bread eaten on Día de los Muertos.

flores de papel

máscaras

papel picado

pan de muertos