Complete The Pattern

Worksheet Description

This vibrant “Day of the Dead” worksheet is designed to teach children about patterns through the engaging and colorful imagery associated with the Mexican holiday. Each row on the worksheet features a sequence of symbols such as skulls, flowers, guitars, and cacti, which are iconic to the Day of the Dead celebrations. The task at hand for the students is to cut and paste from the provided options to complete the pattern in each row, honing their skills in recognition and repetition.

The activity combines cultural education with cognitive development. The use of symbols like the calavera (skull), which is often adorned with flowers and colorful designs during the Day of the Dead, introduces children to traditional Mexican art. Meanwhile, the cempasúchil (marigold) flowers and guitars are representative of the music and life-affirming sentiments that the day embodies. This worksheet not only encourages the development of logical thinking through pattern recognition but also serves as a colorful bridge to a broader conversation about cultural traditions and the ways various societies remember and honor their ancestors.