We’ll see an idea that doesn’t exactly fit our needs and we just change it on the fly. When planning an art project, it’s OK to change things up based on your time, materials, and experience. Well, I don’t have time for all that nor do I have small paintbrushes! And you have to print out the tracer and I’m in a 1:1 school so I can’t print anything. Oh wait, it says you have to use markers and then wet them with a paintbrush. Teacher : (Scanning the web for ideas) “Oh wow, now there’s a cool Dia de los Muertos art project I could do with my 4th graders. I often hear, “Can I do this?” and “Will this work?” I imagine in their heads it sounds something like this:
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It absolutely never occurred to me that teachers wouldn’t think to swap out materials, if need be.Įvery week, an aide or teacher comes to me for suggestions on how to make a project work with their class and specified materials. In talking to regular education teachers all over the country (and beyond), I’ve learned that some have difficulty straying from the plan. And t hat’s where you come in as the teacher. The real creativity comes in the layout of the design and the chosen materials. It’s just like all my other roll a dice games in that they roll to select the parts used to create the design. They get so excited to create their own version of one.Īs a result, I’ve developed a game to go along with the unit because, well, what kid doesn’t love a game! I love introducing the art of sugar skulls to my students. This is the English (American) version of the roll a dice game. These sugar skulls would often have the name of the spirit beautifully designed on the forehead adorned in brightly colored decorations. Mexicans began adopting sugar art into their festivities after the Europeans introduced sugar to the New World. The art of elaborately decorated Mexican sugar skulls dates back to the 18th Century when Mesoamerican and European belief systems intertwined. In the central and southern regions, the Day of the Dead festivities include music, dance, and parties that last well into the night. The act of preparing the alter is to appease the spirits so that they will in turn provide wisdom and protection through the coming year. They build ofrendas, or alters, displaying marigold flowers, sugar skulls, and candles.Īnd they add foods like pan de muerto (bread), tortillas, and fruit. Plan B: Make a batch of Day of the Dead cookies. They’re easy and fun to make, great as part of the decor or for gifts. Decorate the skulls with frosting and glitter. People gather to remember loved ones who have passed away. With this sugar skull mold (15) and a few basic ingredients, you can make authentic sugar skulls for your Dia de los Muertos party. It corresponds with All Souls and All Saints Day.
Day of the Dead ( Dia de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated every November 1st and 2nd.
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