This resource contains 3 clay calavera projects, 1 plaster calavera project with 3 options for finishing the calavera, plus 1 bonus clay flower project.  This highly engaging multicultural lesson is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month or Day of the Dead. Designed for 2nd grade - 5th grade students & up, it features tons of extras to make your project successful even if you have never used these materials before!  

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 34 pages. It includes:

• Lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 3 clay calavera project
• Lesson with step-by-step instructions with photos for plaster calavera project
• Detailed instructions and photos for finishing plaster project with 3 different materials
• Bonus lesson with step-by-step instructions with photos for clay flowers project
• Calavera drawing guide
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Tips for project success
• Tips for working with plaster
• Guide to ordering plaster
• Hispanic Heritage Month facts
• Day of the Dead facts
• Calavera facts
• Suggestions for assessment
• Vocabulary assignment for off-task or disruptive students
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for 2nd-5th grades

Even if you have never worked with plaster before, this lesson contains everything you need for project success!  This lesson produces wonderful 3D artwork for display. This multicultural lesson is a great alternative to traditional Halloween projects.

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