Day Of The Dead Mask with Pattern
Halloween and Day of the Dead fall close together on the calendar, but they are very different celebrations. This printable Day of the Dead mask gives kids a creative way to learn about DÃa de los Muertos while decorating a colorful skull mask with crayons, markers, sequins, glitter, and other craft supplies.
DÃa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated mainly on November 1 and November 2. Families use the holiday to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. Bright colors, flowers, candles, sugar skull designs, and decorated altars are often part of the celebration.
Supplies
- Printer
- White paper or cardstock
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Craft stick
- Stapler or strong tape
- Sequins, glitter, or small craft gems, optional
- Glue, optional
Instructions
- Print out the Day of the Dead mask pattern. Cardstock is a good choice if kids will be adding heavier decorations like sequins, gems, or glitter.
- Color the mask with bright colors and bold designs. Kids can use the sample picture for inspiration or create their own original pattern.
- Carefully cut out the mask. Younger children may need help cutting around the edges and eye openings.
- Attach a craft stick to the back of the mask with staples or strong tape to make a handheld mask.
- Add sequins, glitter, or craft gems if desired. Let any glue dry completely before using the mask.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the Day of the Dead mask pattern to open it in a new window and print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this printable mask as part of a classroom lesson about DÃa de los Muertos and how different cultures remember loved ones. Talk about common symbols such as marigolds, candles, papel picado, and sugar skulls.
Invite students to decorate their masks with patterns that represent joy, remembrance, family, and celebration. For a writing activity, have each child write a few sentences about a happy memory with someone special or about a family tradition they enjoy.
This can also become a colorful classroom display for fall, Halloween, or cultural studies activities.
Supplies
Printer
White Paper or Cardstock
Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils
Scissors
Craft Sticks
Sequins, Glitter (optional)
Instructions
Print out your skull pattern and color your mask using the picture as a reference or create your own original mask. You can even search the internet for more ideas. Cardstock would be preferable if you want to add glitter or sequins.
Cut out your completed mask and staple to a craft stick.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
Erin Sipes is a writer, crafter, and homeschooling mother of (soon-to-be) four based in rural Missouri. She is also the voice behind My Very Educated Mother, a blog dedicated to advocating the benefits of a creative home by sharing kids crafts and family-friendly recipes, as well as encouraging self-reliance, recycling, and responsible consumerism.
