Students in Señor Bedell’s second through fifth grade classes at Idle Hour and Bosti elementary schools embraced Mexican culture by learning about Día de los Muertos through crafts, authentic activities and age-appropriate videos. Additionally, at Bosti, Mrs. Kimball read a Día de los Muertos book in Spanish to third grade students. Here’s what each grade created:

Fifth graders crafted vibrant Alebrijes, colorful animals inspired by artist Pedro Linares. Fourth graders made papel picado, a traditional perforated paper decoration. Third graders completed a collaborative calavera “skull” poster, while second graders drew calaveras and La Catrina, the iconic “lady in a fancy hat”, designed by José Guadalupe Posada

This hands-on approach helped students explore the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos in a creative and engaging way.

Click here to view the Idle Hour and Bosti celebrate Día De Los Muertos slideshow.

Date Added: 11/15/2024