As October draws to an end, 3rd grade students are beginning to learn about an important holiday in Mexico: El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). At first glance, this holiday, which takes place the 1st and 2nd of November, seems like a version of Halloween - students observed the common features of sweets, costumes, and skeleton decorations. However, in Mexico, this holiday is not meant to be spooky or scary - it is actually a very special time to remember loved ones who have died. This holiday dates back hundreds of years to the Aztec people, who believed that spirits would come to visit on these days. Today, people across Mexico and Guatemala prepare for the two day celebration with colorful decorations, costumes, special foods and music to celebrate the lives of friends and family who have passed away. To learn more about El Día de los Muertos, take a look at Música y Videos --> Grade 3, where you will find two short video clips with key vocabulary to practice with your child as you watch.
As we continue learning about this important holiday, students will be making their own calaveras, an activity that will also help them learn and practice vocabulary for parts of the body, classroom commands, clothing, colors, and leisure activities. Keep an eye out for updates (coming soon!) as we continue to explore this interesting cultural event and complete our calavera projects!
As we continue learning about this important holiday, students will be making their own calaveras, an activity that will also help them learn and practice vocabulary for parts of the body, classroom commands, clothing, colors, and leisure activities. Keep an eye out for updates (coming soon!) as we continue to explore this interesting cultural event and complete our calavera projects!