Students learn about Mexican holidays, and make traditional decorations for a fiesta including easy-to-make pinatas, pierced paper decorations, and spool roller prints. Papel picado is one of the most popular decorations for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations.
Easy-to-Make Fiesta Favorites
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