How My Family Celebrates Dia de los Muertos Preschool Activity Set
Bring the beauty and meaning of Día de los Muertos to your preschool classroom or home with this engaging, hands-on activity pack featuring an original printable storybook- How My Family Celebrates Día de los Muertos written by Pre-K Printable Fun!
Join Mateo and his family as they prepare for Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead in a heartwarming story that introduces young children to family traditions, remembrance, and cultural celebrations.
Perfect for preschool and Pre-K educators, homeschool families, or cultural units, this How Families Celebrate Storybook series helps children explore global traditions through engaging stories and activities. Each tale features a fictional child and their family, offering a warm look at how people gather and celebrate. Secular yet culturally accurate, these stories broaden students’ worldviews while encouraging them to share and reflect on their own family traditions.
What’s Inside
This 30-page PDF includes:
Original Storybook: How My Family Celebrates Día de los Muertos, an exclusive Pre-K Printable Fun Printable Storybook that helps preschoolers learn about the holiday through storytelling and pictures. *Digital download only; no physical copy included.
Traditions Introduction Poster – a simple visual guide to introducing the lesson
KWL Chart – record what children Know, Want to know, and Learn about the celebration.
Vocabulary Word Bank & Class Rebus Story – build literacy skills with themed vocabulary, and retell the story using symbols.
Conversation Cards with Real Photos – spark meaningful classroom discussions.
Sequencing Activity (Color & B&W) retell Mateo’s story in order.
Story Props -perfect for circle time and retelling the story
Cut-and-Paste Student Booklet – encourage fine-motor skills and comprehension.
Design-Your-Own Calaveras Mask Craft – a creative art extension for all learners.
Directions TOS & Graphics Credit
Educational Focus
This set supports:
- Cultural awareness and social-emotional learning
- Early literacy and vocabulary building
- Fine-motor practice through cutting, pasting, and sequencing
- Creative expression and storytelling
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