It’s October… time to start thinking about your Day of the Dead Spanish lessons! It may sound like a cliché, but teaching about Day of the Dead or El Día de los Muertos is one of my favorite things to do as a Spanish teacher. And if I could decorate my classroom from wall to wall with calaveras, papel picado, catrinas, and more, you know I would! But it is much more than just decorations, it is a celebration of life, and we must convey that joy in our Day of the Dead Spanish celebrations and lessons with explanations of the traditions, vocabulary, and cultural context. Keep reading to learn about Day of the Dead Spanish vocabulary activities that are festive, informative, and cultural!
Day of the Dead Word Wall
Students must see the vocabulary terms over and over again to acquire them. One really easy way to do this is with a word wall or bulletin board. (Yes, this goes for every unit you are teaching.) Put the words on the wall! Students need to see the spelling; they need to have frequent exposure to the word to truly acquire it. So, choose your favorite Day of the Dead vocabulary terms, type them up, and print them out on bright colored paper! I can save you time with this word wall download here. I think I’ve included every Día de los muertos vocabulary word you could possibly want!
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