Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Latin American Holiday traditionally observed on Nov. 1 and 2. Dia de los Muertos is a lighthearted and joyful tribute to the memory of family and friends that have passed away. It is about remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones.
Each year at TTE third graders participate in this beautiful custom by creating a Calavera (Sugar Skull) in memory of a loved one or pet. Students celebrate the live's of their remembered love ones through the creation and decoration of their Calavera using symbols that are unique to those they are celebrating. As a teacher it warms my heart to have a student truly take this project to heart and create a work that reflects real life.
I was deeply touched by Rylan's Tribute to Trey. Trey was a lively boy with a bright smile and golden curls. Rylan and Trey were in day care and Pre-K together before they were both in Kindergarten here at Timber Trail Elementary. Rylan's Calavera was created to honor and celebrate the life of his friend. Choosing to honor Trey shows how he valued and celebrated their friendship through art. Rylan tried to capture Trey's spirit and zest for life. The colors and symbols he chose were specific to represent his relationship with his good friend.
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| Calavera (Sugar Skull) Created in Memory of Trey |
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| Rylan's Writing Explaining His Calavera |
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| Trey and Rylan |
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| Trey and Rylan - Friends for Life and Longer |
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