Latino Resources
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2. It is a time to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. If you are looking for a way to teach your students about this holiday, check out the curriculum resources below.
PBS Learning Media: Día de los MuertosResources to help students learn about Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday.
University of New Mexico: Día de los Muertos Curriculuim ResourcesIn partnership with the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the LAII developed a curriculum guide to provide hands-on art activities and literacy exercises to bring Día de los Muertos to the classroom.
Américas Award Books about Day of the DeadThe books listed are those books which address issues of relevance to teaching about Day of the Dead from the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP).
An Educator's Guide to
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day
of the Dead CalaverasLearn ways to incorporate an illustrated biography of the Mexican artist known for creating the playful calaveras - skeletons performing everyday activities. For grades 1-5.
Mexic-Arte Museum Educational Activity GuideDelve into the art, culture and history of the Day of the Dead with activities designed for teachers, students and the general public.
Oakland Museum of California Day of the Dead ResourcesThese materials provide resources for integrating lessons related to history, culture, and art. These lessons can extend learning at home as students and parents apply them to learning about their own family history and the legacies they have inherited.
