Decorate The Calavera

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a creative and educational resource designed for students to learn about and engage with the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) traditions. It centers around the ‘Calavera’, which is a representation of a human skull and is a widely recognized symbol of the holiday. The worksheet provides a brief introduction about calaveras, mentioning that they can be crafted from various materials such as wood, paper maché, sugar paste, or carved bone, and are often colorful and celebratory in nature.

The activity portion of the worksheet instructs students to trace the word ‘Calavera’ written in dotted letters at the top, aiding in handwriting practice. Below the tracing exercise, there’s a large, blank calavera illustration ready to be decorated. This part of the worksheet encourages creativity and allows students to personalize their calavera with patterns or colors, reflecting the festive and artistic aspects of the Day of the Dead celebrations. Through this hands-on activity, students not only practice their writing skills but also get to express their artistic side while learning about an important cultural symbol.