Use these Day of the Dead lessons for school to introduce your children to the Mexican festival, learn how it is celebrated, and enjoy Day of the Dead books, films, and arts and crafts lessons.
Day of the Dead activities for school
The Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead is included in our world festivals curriculum. Here you can access ready-made lesson plans for school and homeschool to teach your children about the Day of the Dead.
This article is part of our Day of the Dead activities and crafts resources.
In these lesson plans you can:
:: learn about the Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead
:: learn how the Day of the Dead is celebrated
:: make Day of the Dead crafts and art projects
:: find a list of books and films for children about the Day of the Dead
:: download ready-made Day of the Dead lesson plans and thematic units
:: see more in our Day of the Dead activities and crafts resources
Day of the Dead book
Save time and teach better by using our Day of the Dead book.
You’ll get a complete set of lesson plans to learn about this festival and a collection of activities, arts, and crafts all planned for you: instant download, printables included, no prep needed, and all ad free.
See more details of our Day of the Dead book here.
Ready-made Day of the Dead Unit
If you’re a member of our Play Academy you can download a ready-made five day Day of the Dead Unit and you’ll be ready to lead a week of fun and educational Day of the Dead activities with your children.
This Unit is part of our Festivals specialist curriculum pathway, and is a part of a set of ready-made units you can use to teach your children about the festivals of the world all through the year. Based on the teaching philosophy of hands-on learning, the Play Academy festivals curriculum is engaging, effective and loved by children.
See more details of this Day of the Dead Unit, and all the other specialist curriculum pathways and ready-made units you can choose from, in the Play Academy here.
More Day of the Dead lesson plans for school
What is the Day of the Dead? for children
Use this simple explanation of the Day of the Dead for children to begin learning about this Mexican festival and how it is celebrated.
Day of the Dead books and films list for children
Here’s a collection of books about the Day of the Dead and Mexico that will introduce your children to the festival and Mexican culture.
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Easy Day of the Dead crafts for children
Here’s a great collection of easy Day of the Dead crafts for children that use only basic craft materials and are easy to make.
Day of the Dead math activities
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Day of the Dead literacy activities
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See all our Day of the Dead activities and crafts for children.
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