Day of the Dead is a meaningful holiday that can take a lot of time to plan for, since there is a lot for new teachers to learn about its symbols and traditions. Some may even feel nervous diving into the topic of death with students, especially those in elementary. In crafting this resource, I combined both my knowledge from 10+ years studying and teaching about Day of the Dead with my first-hand experience seeing student's reactions in the classroom. Students will learn essential knowledge abo