Less than $5 Latinx Studies Bulletin Board Ideas

❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Hispanic Heritage in your classroom this October? Your students will love learning about this important holiday and how it is celebrated, while making beautiful alebrije (calavera, sugar skull) writing craft projects!

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✏️Great to use in Spanish classrooms! Writing projects can be written in English or Spanish.

✏️Day of the Dead writing prompts allow your student to choose from a variety of topics and writing types (expository, descriptive, persuasive, narrative, poetry etc.)!

✏️Graphic organizers encourage students to brainstorm their ideas before writing!

✏️Use the cultural guide (included) to teach (social studies / history) about Día de los Muertos and the activities traditionally practiced during the celebration.

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects (sugar skull, cat, or dog) to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' festive creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), Day of the Dead parties, whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video preview for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes: (31 pages)

☑ Teaching materials (1 page)

☑ Craft directions (1 page)

☑ Writing prompts (1 page)

☑ Graphic organizers (6 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - single lines - thick (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - dotted lines - thin (2 pages)

☑ Sugar skull writing craft pieces - (8 pages)

☑ Cat skull writing craft pieces - (4 pages)

☑ Dog skull writing craft pieces - (4 pages)

✅ Bonus: (3 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

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⭐️Looking for more Day of the Dead activities?

Day of the Dead Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Hispanic Heritage activities?

Hispanic Heritage Month Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for more writing crafts?

Writing Craft Growing Bundle

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Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!

❤️Kimberly

⭐️ Looking for an excited, engaging, and beautiful way to showcase what your students are learning about? ⭐️

Try out our collaborative art project: the "Selena Quintanilla" Collaborative Mural Poster! Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a larger masterpiece that pays tribute to the music and legacy of Selena Quintanilla. This unique product transforms any BULLETIN BOARD or DOOR into a vibrant work of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Selena Quintanilla's impactful words and life. Perfect for Women's History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month!

Key Features:

✨ Collaborative Masterpiece: Ignite a sense of unity and empowerment as students collaborate to bring the theme of "Selena Quintanilla" to life. Each participant colors a piece of the poster, contributing to the overall beauty of the mural that reflects Selena Quintanilla's enduring influence.

✨ Unleash Creativity: With different sections to color, students have the freedom to explore their artistic instincts, experimenting with colors, patterns, and styles while conveying the strength and grace of Selena Quintanilla's legacy.

✨ Educational Significance: Beyond the artistic aspect, this project has educational value, encouraging communication, cooperation, and the development of fine motor skills.

✨ Elevating Display: Once completed, proudly showcase the collaborative "Selena Quintanilla" mural in classrooms, hallways, or any communal area. The poster serves as a symbol of unity and creativity, leaving a lasting impression on both participants and observers.

✨ Customizable Options: Personalize your product by selecting a poster size that suits your space and class size. 25 pieces mural is ~40" wide x ~50" tall 36 pieces mural is ~48" wide x ~60" tall

⭐️Pro-Tip⭐️ To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper! Pre-colored option available as well! Help guide students toward color choice for a more comprehensive look!

How It Works:

1. Distribute Sections: Hand out individual sections of the mural to students.
2. Color Away: Students color their section of the poster. Encourage creativity and self-expression as they bring their unique touch to the overall composition.
3. Assemble the Masterpiece: Once all sections are completed, assemble the pieces to reveal the stunning collaborative mural. Watch as the individual contributions seamlessly come together to form a cohesive work of art, celebrating the legacy of Selena Quintanilla.

⭐️ Looking for an exciting, engaging, and beautiful way to showcase what your students are learning about? ⭐️

Try out our collaborative art project: the "Sí, se puede" Collaborative Mural Poster! Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a masterpiece that pays tribute to the legacy and influence of Dolores Huerta and César Chávez. This unique product transforms any BULLETIN BOARD or DOOR into a vibrant work of collective expression, capturing the spirit of "Sí, se puede" – the rallying cry for equality and justice. Perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month or recognizing influential Latinos!

Key Features:

✨ Collaborative Masterpiece: Ignite a sense of unity and empowerment as students collaborate to bring the theme of "Sí, se puede" to life. Each student colors a piece of the poster, contributing to the overall beauty of the mural.

✨ Mindful Coloring Background: The mural includes a mindful coloring background, encouraging students to relax and express themselves through intricate designs while reflecting on the powerful message of "Sí, se puede."

✨ Educational Significance: Beyond the artistic aspect, this project has educational value, encouraging communication, cooperation, and the development of fine motor skills.

✨ Elevating Display: Once completed, proudly showcase the collaborative "Sí, se puede" mural in classrooms, hallways, or any communal area. The poster serves as a symbol of unity and creativity, leaving a lasting impression on both participants and observers.

✨ Customizable Options: Personalize your product by selecting a poster size that suits your space and class size.

• 25 pieces mural is ~40" wide x ~50" tall
• 36 pieces mural is ~48" wide x ~60" tall

⭐️ Pro-Tip: To make a smaller puzzle, use your printer or copier's "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!

How It Works:

1. Distribute Sections: Hand out individual pieces of the mural to students.
2. Color Away: Students color their section of the poster. Encourage creativity and self-expression as they bring their unique touch to the overall composition.
3. Assemble the Masterpiece: Once all sections are completed, assemble the pieces to reveal the stunning collaborative mural. Watch as the individual contributions seamlessly come together to form a cohesive work of art, celebrating the legacy of Dolores Huerta and César Chávez.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this meaningful and engaging art project, and let your students' creativity shine with the "Sí, se puede" Collaborative Mural Poster!