Summary
A short Rosie's Rules clip (~2 min). Rosie explains Dia de Muertos -- the Day of the Dead -- a Mexican tradition for remembering and honoring family members who have passed away. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.
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All ages
Gently touches on remembering family members who have passed away, handled warmly for young viewers.
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Discussion
In this Rosie's Rules segment, Rosie learns how her community and the wider world work. Use these questions to talk about “What Is Dia de Muertos?.”
- What is Dia de Muertos?
- Which country is this tradition from?
- What is a way your family remembers people you love?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Dia de Muertos, tradition, Mexico, family, remember.
Try it: Draw a way your family celebrates or remembers someone special.