Día De Los Muertos | Make Your Own Paper Skull
Learn about this culturally important Mexican tradition and craft your own paper-based mask for Day of the Dead
Chris Colin, BA., CBEST, TOEFL
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Day of the Dead, or as it is known in Spanish 'El Día de los Muertos,' is an important day that celebrates and pays respect to death as part of the human experience. Contrary to popular belief, Day of the Dead is not synonymous with Halloween. These festivities honor those who have left this world in Mexican culture; its practice has been adopted by more Spanish speaking communities outside of Mexico over the years, and recognized worldwide. In this class, students will learn about the importance of Día de Los Muertos. And, together we will create a Mexican skull out of paper and other resources. Class will be taught in English with target words in Spanish. This class is perfect for students curious about other cultures, learn a bit of Spanish and socialize with students in other parts of the world. For the first few minutes, students will learn about the history and tradition before we begin crafting our Mexican skull mask. At the end of class, students will have the opportunity to share their creations as well as what they may have learned!
Learning Goals
Learn about this important holiday in Mexican culture as well as learn some Spanish.
Other Details
Supply List
For this class the following materials will be needed: - colors (ie. crayons, pencils, markers) - colored paper - scissors - liquid glue or glue-stick Optional: - a flat popsicle stick to serve as a handle for mask - students are welcome to bring other decorative items too. *A two page print out with a Mexican skull pattern and word search will be provided prior to class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of California at Riverside
Spanish Language, Creative Writing and English instructor
In 2012, I earned my degree in creative writing from the University of California at Riverside, working with established authors like Susan Straight, Reza Aslan, and two-time, United States Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera. They taught me the value of writing, the idea that storytelling can help us become better communicators and empathize with people everywhere. I hold a California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) certificate since September 2016 in reading, math, and writing.
Once a part of a bookstore then an ESL teacher to Mandarin-speaking students, I’ve worked with children for much of my life. My teaching philosophy is compassion for others, practice listening, and model respect.
I've tutored my younger siblings from kindergarten to university as well as be the de facto translator for my parents from an early age. I am a first-generation, US-born citizen to Mexican parents. If I can help shape the leaders of tomorrow and leave one student or one hundred better than I met them, then I did my job - to make the world a better place.
Fast Facts:
Favorite Lesson to Teach: Spanish 1A. Seeing students with no Spanish knowledge understanding the building blocks of a new language is satisfying. Learning Spanish is not just acquiring a new language, but also gaining an understanding of a new world perspective.
Education: University of CA at Riverside (2008-12) and Cal State Long Beach (2013)
Who was your favorite teacher: Many but my high school English literature and Spanish language teachers. Both provided different learning experiences that helped me grow personally.
Why do I teach: To teach younger generations is to invest in the future, sharing skills like critical thinking, compassion and hard work.
When I'm not teaching I am … reading, watching Netflix, or enjoying family time. I enjoy music as well and constantly learning like learning Italian and Swedish.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-7 learners per class
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