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Día de los Muertos Word Mat

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"Día de los Muertos Word Mat" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). 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.

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Día de los Muertos Word Mat
Día de los Muertos Word Mat

Día de los Muertos word mat with 15 pictures labeled in English and Spanish, from marigold and candle to hot chocolate, for writing and vocabulary. Part of our Día de los Muertos holiday activities collection.

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How do I use this resource?

Keep a copy on each table while students write about Día de los Muertos, or use it as a quick reference for English learners and Spanish speakers.

What students will practice

  • Introduces Kindergarten to 2nd grade students to Día de los Muertos and how families remember loved ones with an ofrenda, marigolds and pan de muerto.
  • Gives children a picture word bank to check while they read, talk and write.
  • Made for Kindergarten to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.


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FAQ

How do I use the Día de los Muertos Word Mat?

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Keep a copy on each table while students write about Día de los Muertos, or use it as a quick reference for English learners and Spanish speakers.

What is the Día de los Muertos Word Mat?

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A one-page word mat with picture tiles, each labeled in English with the Spanish word underneath: marigold, candle, sugar skull, bread of the dead, cut paper banner, home altar, monarch butterfly, photo, incense, glass of water, salt, skeleton, hot chocolate, paper flowers, family and more.

Can I use the Día de los Muertos Word Mat at home and in the classroom?

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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd 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 Kindergarten to 2nd Grade Día de los Muertos resources are there?

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3 printable resources, all 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 Día de los Muertos resources for?

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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. 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 Día de los Muertos 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 Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

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Resource Details

GradeKindergarten to 2nd Grade
SubjectResources
TopicHoliday Activities
Pages1 page
DifficultyMedium

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