Day of the Dead 3D Paper Skull Craft
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Day of the Dead 3D Paper Skull Craft" is written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 7-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
3 pages in this set
Day of the Dead 3D paper skull craft for 2nd to 5th grade: color, cut, fold and glue a decorated calavera with marigolds, hearts and swirls. Part of our day of the dead holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Print on card stock. Children color, cut along the gray dashed lines, fold the tabs on the purple dotted lines and glue the strips into one band to build a standing skull. Display for Day of the Dead.
What students will practice
- Builds fine motor skills by coloring, cutting and folding a 3D paper skull for Day of the Dead.
- Follows four build steps and learns about the Mexican holiday of November 1 and 2.
- Works for 2nd to 5th grade on card stock, then displays the standing skull for the holiday.
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FAQ
How do I use the Day of the Dead 3D Paper Skull Craft?
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Print on card stock. Children color, cut along the gray dashed lines, fold the tabs on the purple dotted lines and glue the strips into one band to build a standing skull. Display for Day of the Dead.
What is the Day of the Dead 3D Paper Skull Craft?
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Two pages after the cover. Page 1 has the front panel to color with flowers, swirls and hearts, plus four build steps and a note on the Mexican holiday of November 1 and 2. Page 2 has the back panel to design yourself, three side strips and cut-out decorations: marigolds, hearts and swirls.
Can I use the Day of the Dead 3D Paper Skull Craft at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 2nd Grade to 5th Grade day of the dead resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are day of the dead resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 7-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these day of the dead resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 3 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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