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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Day of the Dead



We have been studying about Dia de los Muertos-Day of the Dead. The students just absolutely love this unit! We have been making all the items used to create an altar in one's home for the special day celebrated on November 1 and 2. In 5th grade, each student created their personal designs on paper skull, painted fun backgrounds and borders on construction paper then added sequins, and jewels. The razzle-dazzle really added that extra touch.
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    This project is wonderful! I love how the skulls are so colorful. I am an elementary art teacher too and will definitely be revisiting this site. Great job to your students on their fabulous artwork!

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  2. HeleenOctober 25, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    So beautifull! You sure can get great artwork out of the children!

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  3. PaintedpaperOctober 25, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Thanks guys!

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  4. JacquelienOctober 25, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Terrific!!! I would love to make them with my class. Unfortunately the Day of the Dead is not known in Holland. Maybe I'll change that ;)

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  5. Holly B.October 27, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Love this project. I just might have to try this with my students.

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  6. pink and green mama MaryLeaNovember 3, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Gorgeous!! I want to make one too -- love the sequin bling! : )

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Love the skulls and will have my 4th graders make their own!

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  8. UnknownOctober 6, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Thank you for sharing your ideas and site! I am going to try a version of this project with my 4th graders this year. Check out my site as well at http://artexplosionloa.blogspot.com/

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