Day of the Dead Preschool Activity Pack
Give your little learner something fun to do with this Day of the Dead Preschool Activity Pack! It’s packed full of activities geared towards preschool-aged children!
Having themed activities like this is a great way to show them that learning is fun. Print and let them work through the pages to watch their learning confidence grow! Be sure to check out the rest of my homeschooling freebies for even more freebie options.
This activity pack helps preschoolers build early learning skills while exploring cultural awareness in a fun, age-appropriate way.
What is the learning benefit of this Day of the Dead Preschool Activity Pack?
Through hands-on activities, children practice fine motor control, early math and literacy skills, and color and shape recognition, all while learning about the traditions and symbols of Día de los Muertos.
It encourages creativity, critical thinking, and respect for cultural diversity, helping young learners connect celebration with learning.
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What it includes:
This printable preschool pack includes pages for “Find the Letter D,” maze fun, tracing and coloring, “Which is Different,” and more learning fun.
Fun ways to use this printable:
Launch off this printable and try some other early learning ideas and fun! Here are some options that you could try.
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Sugar Skull Sorting Game
What to Do: Print or draw colorful sugar skulls in different sizes and colors. Have kids sort them by color, size, or pattern.
Learning Benefit: Reinforces sorting, comparing, and categorizing—key early math skills—while celebrating a meaningful cultural symbol.
Marigold Counting Craft
What to Do: Use tissue paper to make marigold flowers. Have children count petals as they build each flower, then decorate the room with them.
Learning Benefit: Builds fine motor coordination and counting skills while introducing the symbolism of marigolds in Day of the Dead traditions.
Storytime & Symbol Match
What to Do: Read a simple Día de los Muertos story (like The Day of the Dead by Bob Barner). Afterward, give kids picture cards of items from the story (candles, bread, skeletons, etc.) to match with their meanings.
Learning Benefit: Promotes listening comprehension, symbol recognition, and vocabulary development while deepening understanding of the holiday’s customs.
More Printable Day of the Dead Activities for Kids:
Keep the themed learning fun going with these other printables! Great for a rainy day, homeschool learning, and fun!
Fal Printables
- Day of the Dead Math Activities for Preschool
- Day of the Dead Coloring Activities for Preschool
- Day of the Dead Language Arts Activities for Preschool
- Day of the Dead Fine Motor Activities for Preschool
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