Halloween Around the World Craft - Mexico - Calavera Masks

Día de los Muertos Calavera Mask Craft

Add colour, creativity and cultural learning to your day with this Calavera Mask Craft, inspired by the vibrant skull artwork associated with Día de los Muertos in Mexico.

Children can choose from a selection of printable skull mask designs with various sizes and make each one completely their own using colouring pencils, pens, stickers, gems or other craft materials you already have at home.

Once decorated, simply cut out the mask, add elastic or ribbon and it’s ready to wear.

More than just a mask

Calaveras, or decorated skulls, are an important visual part of Día de los Muertos. Rather than being designed to frighten, they are colourful symbols linked with remembering loved ones and celebrating life.

This activity gives children a simple, creative way to explore a tradition from another culture while making something bright, decorative and fun to wear.

Perfect for

Family craft time

Home education

Halloween Around the World activities

Cultural learning

Primary-aged children

Childminders and after-school groups

Autumn and seasonal activities

Why parents will love it

Low prep – simply print the template and gather a few colouring and craft materials.

Plenty of creative freedom – children can choose their colours, patterns and decorations.

Simple to adapt – younger children can use the easier designs, while older children can enjoy more detailed templates.

Creative and educational – a fun way to introduce children to the meaning behind Día de los Muertos.

Something they can actually use – once finished, the mask becomes part of the play rather than another craft that disappears into a drawer.

A bright, engaging activity that combines art, imagination and cultural learning in one easy-to-use printable.