Virtual Field Trip Day of the Dead Dia de los Muertos Digital Resource Primary

✈️ Your students will love this Day of the Dead Virtual Field Trip for Dia de los Muertos digital resource activity. Designed for kindergarten and 1st grade, students practice developmentally appropriate comprehension and critical thinking skills while exploring the history and culture of Dia de los Muertos. Videos, short reading prompts, activities, and more bring students on an interactive journey while they learn about The Day of the Dead. This resource is in American English and does not contain a Spanish language version.

⚡ This Halloween Around the World Virtual Field Trip Digital Activity comes in the following interactive formats:

• BRAND NEW! MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource – MagiCore WebLink resources integrate browser-based technology with proven learning strategies to keep kids engaged and learning. This interactive format contains elements like voiceovers, animation, embedded videos, and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities that are impossible in Google and other commonly used formats. If you used a MagiCore Webscape, then you know how amazing these resources are. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you’ll never look at Google Slides the same way again. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself!

• Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom with device access. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely. Both formats can be set up to track user responses for teacher review.

❀ This Virtual Field Trip for Day of the Dead Dia de los Muertos integrates a variety of skills. Students watch videos and read small blurbs to help them complete drag and drop activities with movable pieces about what is Day of the Dead is, why we celebrate it, where it originated, and more!

*Please note: This resource includes links to YouTube videos, so ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. Although great care has been taken to ensure all content is appropriate for the stated grade levels, each classroom is unique and it is recommended that teachers review all content prior to use. I recommend embedding the videos to avoid ads and other content that may be inappropriate. Instructions for embedding the videos are included and it should only take a few minutes. Also, keep in mind that any links to third-party content may be changed or removed by the content owner. All links are reviewed regularly; however, if you find a broken link, please let me know so I can update the resource accordingly.

What Makes This Resource Magical?

✨ Custom Videos – Incorporates custom video content created by MagiCore Academy that provides age-appropriate learning and keeps students engaged.

✨ Engaging Interactive Slides, Maps, and Virtual Video Read Alouds – Interactive slides, maps, and videos take students inside the action.

✨ Reading Comprehension – Integrates key reading comprehension skills, multimedia, multiple sources, compare and contrast, and more.

✨ Writing & Social Studies – This virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them and uses writing prompts to explore their reactions and ideas.

How to Use a Virtual Field Trip:

This Virtual Field Trip to Halloween Around the World is the perfect activity for:

⭐️ Fun Fridays

⭐️ Rewards

⭐️ End of Science Unit

⭐️ Whole Class

⭐️ Small Groups

⭐️ Enrichment

⭐️ Centers

There are so many ways to use these engaging and meaningful activities in your classroom. If you’re looking for more ways to explore learning with Virtual Field Trips you can LEARN MORE here.

Teachers and Students ❤️LOVE❤️ this Resource!

❤ Kinderosegardner said, “I love this resource! It was a great time saver in preparing material to go along with my unit about the Day of the Dead. Love this product! ”

❤ Crystal W. said, “This was a great intro to Dia de los Muertos! While most of my students were familiar, this helped make it more engaging!”

❤ Miss V. said, “Such a fun resource to use in the classroom with my students! Will use this for years to come! ”

What’s Included?

1. Important Words
2. What Is Day of the Dead?
3. Let’s Explore!
4. What Is Day of the Dead?
5. Why Do We Celebrate?
6. Day of the Dead
7. Grave
8. Where Did Day of the Dead Come From?
9. Aztec Dance
10. Maria’s Dia de los Muertos
11. How to Celebrate Day of the Dead
12. Making an Altar
13. Calavera Abecedario
14. How Can You Celebrate?
15. What Did You See?

*Answer Key Included

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• Kindergarten: With teacher modeling, whole class, small groups. Students who are non-readers will need teacher support for reading.
• 1st Grade: With teacher modeling, whole class, small groups, or independent work depending on student level.
• 2nd Grade: Can be used for 2nd grade in small groups or independent work as an easier alternative to the 2nd – 5th grade version.