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Play the concept game LAST - it is tricky!!
Start with the easiest memory game ;)

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Use these Spanish games to practice important words and structures students have learned in the Day of the Dead theme! Each game has different difficulty levels and can be used to practice and review throughout the theme.

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Open this document before you listen to the song so you will understand the lyrics!

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Listen to this song as you view the lyrics on this page!

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KIDS SONG ABOUT THE DAY OF THE DEAD | Animated Video | "Día de los Muertos" by Nathalia

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Make some traditional Día de los Muertos bread!

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Make some traditional Día de los Muertos bread!

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Scroll right down to the bottom of the page for the recipe!

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Learn about Day of the Dead food - food traditions and facts, Pan de Muerto definition, and make a special food for Day of the Dead with this holiday recipe: Day of Dead Bread (or Pan de Muerto recipe for holiday bread)!
Day of the Dead Food Traditions

About Day of the Dead Recipes Food and Drinks

Before we get to the Day of the Dead food recipes (our Pan de Muerto) and Day of the Dead food facts, let's talk a little about the holiday of Dia de los Muertos.

You've probably already heard about Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos right?

(I mean, why else would you be here?)

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But, what is this holiday all about?

What Is Dia de los Muertos?

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not the same as Halloween and it is not the same as Cinco de Mayo. Also, it is not meant to be scary. Instead, Day of the Dead is about honoring loved ones who have passed with celebrations. Day of the Dead dates are: October 31 through November 2. The celebrations include painted faces, dances, parades, gatherings, Day of the Dead food offerings (Day of the Dead food for the ancestors), and special Day of the Dead Food like Pan de Muerto, or Day of the Dead Bread.

Day of the Dead is a really fun topic to add to your Fall activities or diversity studies. (We really had a fun time learning more about this during our holiday lessons and activities.)

It was interesting to learn about a different culture and how they use the time in October to honor the loved ones who have passed.

(By the way, Day of the Dead is not Mexican Halloween, even though their dates overlap.)

OK, now that we've covered the definition, let's talk about Day of the Dead foods and drinks (plus make a fun Day of the Dead recipe!).

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Traditional Food for Day of the Dead

Just like any celebration in any culture, food is a major part of it. Day of the Dead traditional food is an important part of the holiday celebration and there are a ton of different Day of the Dead food and drinks.

What are the traditions that come from Day of the Dead food in Mexico and Day of the Dead food ideas?

What food is eaten on Day of the Dead?

Traditional Day of the Dead food includes:

Agua de jamaica (hibiscus flower water)

Agua de tamarindo (tamarind water)

Calavera (Sugar skulls)

Horchata, or orxata (a drink with rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon)

Caramel flan (Day of the Dead desserts)

Sopaipillas

Calabaza en tacha (candied pumpkin)

Blue corn enchiladas

Pan de Muerto or Day of the Dead bread (RECIPE BELOW)

This is just some of the food eaten during Day of the Dead. But, you can use these as fun Day of the Dead party food ideas starting point and Dia de los Muertos recipes.

One of the things that we used to do all the time (that I want to get back to doing) is to pair up our learning or theme lesson with a fun cooking project.

So, we wanted to cook again for this holiday and recipes for Day of the Dead.
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For our Dia De Los Muertos learning and food for Day of the Dead party, we decided to make Pan de Muerto, or traditional Day of the Dead Bread.

This is probably the Day of the Dead food that is most closely associated with this holiday!

Be aware: This bread is a dense, plain-ish bread that the kids (and you) may find boring if you like a sweeter bread.

(But, we spruced it up in the recipe below, so don't miss it!)

Since the recipe has some orange zest in it (kids loooooove to use a zester!), we thought it would be yummy with an addition of chopped fresh cranberries (and give it a little extra fall/holiday-ish kick).

And, it did not disappoint!
Just be aware that traditional Day of the Dead bread does not contain cranberries.
So, if you're trying to stay true to the Mexican recipe, don't add cranberries.

But, we really, really, REALLY loved it with cranberries.

We even tested it out by taking some of it to my kid's Spanish teacher (who is from Mexico) and she loved it!

She said that she's going to start adding cranberries to her Day of the Dead bread now!

(YAY US!)
NOTE: This is a time consuming recipe (as is any time that you make bread from scratch) because you have to allow time for it to rest/rise. We used the time while the bread was rising to learn more about Day of the Dead and read some Day of the Dead books [below].
Be sure to gather up all your study and book items and get them ready before you start making the recipe and make it entire fun Day of the Dead children's activities!

That way during recipe down time (rise/rest time) you can just move back and forth between studying about the day and continuing the recipe process.

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Day of the Dead Books for Kids

Try these children's books for your studies or the during the "down time" while your Day of the Dead bread is rising and baking:

OK.

Let's get to the recipe!

DAY OF THE DEAD FOOD

What is Pan de Muerto?

Day of the dead food history includes Pan de Muerto.

Pan de muerto, is also called pan de los muertos in Mexico.

It is a pan dulce, or a Mexican sweet bread or pastries.

Traditionally, pan de muerto is baked for Day of the Dead celebrations (and right before).

It's definitely something to add to your Day of the Dead food list to try!

How to Make Day of the Dead Bread

Ready?

Here's how to make pan de muerto:

WHAT DAY OF THE DEAD FOOD HAVE YOU TRIED?

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Day of the Dead Food for Kids and Make a Fun Pan de Muerto Recipe

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Learn about Day of the Dead food - food traditions and facts, Pan de Muerto definition, and make a special food for Day of the Dead with this holiday recipe: Day of Dead Bread (or Pan de Muerto recipe for holiday bread)!

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Listen to a Story about El Día de Los Muertos

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Listen to a Story about El Día de Los Muertos

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Listen and learn!

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💀 Celebrate the World Día de los Muertos - Read Aloud Kid's Book

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Learn about Day of the Dead (1, 2 November)

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Learn about Day of the Dead (1, 2 November)

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Parents: You may wish to watch this with your child.

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A look at the preparations and the celebration of the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca and surrounding communities in south central Mexico.