Looking for a fun way to help your kids start learning Spanish? Day of the Dead crafts like this engaging sugar skull mask activity will help your kids learn basic Spanish vocabulary easily. And they’ll be having so much fun they won’t even know they’re learning! No Spanish experience needed.
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Sugar Skull Mask – Learning Spanish Day of the Dead Craft
This step-by-step video shows how to make a sugar skull mask plus it teaches common Spanish words like colors, classroom supplies, and verbs to help your kids learn vocabulary they need to know.
The video includes Spanish and English subtitles, and I point to things a lot so you and your kids can understand.
What is the Day of the Dead?
Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos) is a vibrant and joyful celebration that takes place in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. It’s a time when families honor and remember their loved ones who have passed away.
Far from being a sad occasion, Día de Muertos is filled with colorful decorations, delicious food, and meaningful traditions. One of the most recognizable symbols of this holiday is the calavera (skull), often decorated with bright colors and intricate designs.
Making your own calavera mask is a fantastic way to introduce your children to this beautiful tradition while also sparking their creativity and, of course, learning some Spanish!
(Want to know more about the Day of the Dead? You can find activities and resources that explain more about Día de los Muertos here.)
What You’ll Need
I’m not into complicated 50-step crafts with specialized items you have to run to Michael’s for or that leave your house covered in glitter for the next 6 months. This craft uses common household items.
Before starting, make sure your kids have:
- Paper plate (one or two* for each child)
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Tape
- Scissors
- Coloring supplies (markers/crayons/colored pencils)
- tablet/phone/computer (to watch video)
*I’m so basic with crafts that I don’t even have crafting sticks. If you have large enough popsicle sticks or other crafting sticks, then your kids only need one paper plate each.
So if you’re looking for a way to introduce your elementary-aged kids to the Spanish language that’s both engaging and stress-free, then forget complicated grammar lessons and endless vocabulary drills.
Learning Spanish should be fun so click the link to help your kids start learning Spanish with this hands-on & easy craft!
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