You must be logged-in in order to download this resource. If you do not have an AOE account, create one now. If you already have an account, please login.
Login Create AccountDue to specific regulations in , AOE is not currently enrolling students in your state. We apologize, but at this time you can not move forward with course enrollment. Let us know if you have any questions. Please contact us with any questions.
Grade Level: 3-5 Art Education Lesson Plan
Art Elements: Line, Shape, Form
Art Skills: Drawing, Clay Construction
Making Connections: Day of the Dead, Social Studies, Spanish
* Get more free lessons like this, on our Lessons Page
The colorful nature of Day of the Dead makes it a great holiday to learn about in the art room. If you have students that study Mexico in Social Studies or in Spanish Class, this lesson is a natural cross-curricular fit. I like that the silly and beautiful skulls seen during Day of the Dead immediately engage students and that because of their interest, they work extremely hard to create their own unique designs. You can create skull tracers to complete this project in a scale that works for you. I generally use a skull shape about eight inches tall.
This great Art Ed lesson plan is 100% FREE to download! Use it in your classroom and share with your colleagues. For more free lessons like this one, visit our Lessons Page and download them all!
