Teacher Tools & Classroom Resources

TEACHER TOOLS — TABLE OF CONTENTS

California 21 Missions Printable Map

A detailed map showing the locations of all 21 California missions, perfect for enhancing your Day of the Dead education.

California Missions 21 Coloring Pages

One engaging printable coloring page for each historic mission to support your lessons on California’s rich cultural heritage.

Mission Architecture Worksheet

Label the various architectural elements of mission churches, including bell towers, courtyards, adobe walls, gardens, cemeteries, and water systems, to deepen your students' understanding of mission history.

Build a California Mission Project

Step-by-step classroom instructions for creating a mission model, an excellent hands-on activity for your students.

Mission Plants & Gardens Matching Activity

Match mission-era plants and crops with their historical uses, integrating important aspects of California missions into your curriculum.

Catholic Saints & California Missions

Explore the patron saints and names of California’s missions, enriching your Día de los Muertos resources.

California Missions Timeline: 1769–1833

Follow the founding dates and major events of the missions in chronological order, providing context for Day of the Dead education.

California Mission Vocabulary A–Z

A student glossary covering mission history, architecture, and daily life to assist in understanding California's cultural background.

How Papel Picado Is Made

Discover the history, meaning, and the folding and cutting process of papel picado, an integral part of Día de los Muertos celebrations.

Papel Picado Template Book — 25 Designs

Printable cut-and-fold templates ranging from easy to advanced, ideal for crafting as part of your Día de los Muertos resources.

Día de los Muertos Skeleton Coloring Book

20 printable calavera and skeleton activity pages that celebrate the tradition and culture of Día de los Muertos.

Build an Ofrenda Activity Pack

Cut out photographs, candles, marigolds, food, and offerings to assemble an altar, enriching your student activities for Día de los Muertos.

Paper-Mâché Calavera Workshop

A step-by-step student project, complete with planning and decoration templates for an engaging classroom experience.

Día de los Muertos Symbols A–Z

A classroom reference that explains important symbols and their meanings, ideal for enhancing your education on this vibrant celebration.

Teacher Lesson Plan & Quiz Pack

Comprehensive lesson plan, student activities, a 20-question quiz, and answer key, designed to serve as effective teacher resources for Día de los Muertos.

Educational resources from DayoftheDeadArt.com for teachers, students, families, and classroom learning.

Explore printable educational resources from DayoftheDeadArt.com, perfect for teachers, students, families, and classrooms interested in Día de los Muertos resources and Day of the Dead education.

California 21 Missions Printable Map – Locate all 21 historic California missions.

Mission Architecture Worksheet – Learn about churches, bell towers, courtyards, adobe walls, gardens, cemeteries, and water systems.

Build a California Mission Project – Step-by-step classroom craft and research activity.

Mission Plants & Gardens – Matching activity exploring plants and their historical uses.

Catholic Saints & California Missions – Discover the saints, archangels, and religious names connected with the 21 missions.

How to Make Papel Picado – Six-step guide to creating traditional Mexican cut-paper decorations.

California Missions Coloring Pages – Color and learn about each of California’s 21 missions.

Skeleton | Calavera coloring book, 

Find free teacher resources for Día de los Muertos at DayoftheDeadArt.com, including the California Missions Learning Center.