This week we are studying Dia de los Muertos! Even though it is mainly a Mexican holiday, all the grade levels will be studying it. One Monday we will compare and contrast Dia de los Muertos and Halloween. Tuesday we are looking at altars, making a list of what an "ofrenda" consists of and starting to make our own school altar for Frida Kahlo (an artist they are studying in art class). Wednesday students will be making masks and decorating them (also something they have started in art class). Thursday students will make decorations for the altar and discuss the significance of the products used and made during the Day of the Dead. We will also be trying some Pan de Muerto (or Bread of the Dead) and be able to take pictures at the Frida Kahlo/Catrina selfie station!
Our central idea for Where We Are In Time and Place is when, where and how do Spanish speakers around the world celebrate? Through studying Dia de los Muertos we will answer this question with one of the most important Hispanic holidays. I'm really looking forward to seeing the kids be risk-takers by trying new foods and open-minded by learning about different beliefs. Pictures of our school altar to come!
Our central idea for Where We Are In Time and Place is when, where and how do Spanish speakers around the world celebrate? Through studying Dia de los Muertos we will answer this question with one of the most important Hispanic holidays. I'm really looking forward to seeing the kids be risk-takers by trying new foods and open-minded by learning about different beliefs. Pictures of our school altar to come!