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Dancing Skeleton Puppets

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Students study the Mexican holiday known as The Day of the Dead. In this holiday instructional activity, students study bones, listen to Tony Johnston's, Day of the Dead and learn on about the holiday. They listen to two more books before making puppets with a variety of art supplies.

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puppetry, dia de los muertos, Holidays

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day of the dead, mexican holiday, puppets, science
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Grade
Pre-K - K
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
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