Dia Day Los Muertos

The Day of the Dead

This week our students worked together to learn all about Dia Day Los Muertos, The Day of the Dead.  Some of us were worried that the holiday was filled with scary skeletons, but we learned that this is not true. The skeletons, called calacas, are actually a way to remind us how alike we all are on the inside!  

 Our Dual Language Classrooms led this week's learning by teaching us about some of the history of the holiday throughout different regions in Mexico. The students also learned to make crafts such as flowers (cempasúchiles), skeletons (calacas), and paper banners (papel picado). Some classrooms even enjoyed making sugar skulls (calavera). The beautiful altar (ofrenda) displayed many photos, food, and pictures of loved ones as a way to commemorate their lives. Below you will find just a few photos of our celebrations this week.