Day of the Dead Math Headbands Color by Code K-1

Description

Your students will love these Day of the Dead color by code headbands! This no-prep activity combines addition and subtraction practice with a festive wearable craft. These Day of the Dead math headbands are perfect for celebrating Día de los Muertos in kindergarten or first grade. Kids solve math problems, color by code, and wear their finished creation — all in one activity!

This set includes six unique headband designs. Each one features a classic Day of the Dead image — a cross, a gravestone with flowers, a guitar with skull, a candle arrangement, a framed portrait, and a sugar skull. Students solve addition and subtraction problems within 10. Then they use the color key to fill in their design. Every headband comes in both a “Día de los Muertos” and “Day of the Dead” label version. Answer keys are also included for every design.

Plus, you get two bonus decoration pages for the sentence strip band. One page is pre-colored, and the other is ready to color. Students cut out the small holiday images and glue them onto their headband for extra flair. Because assembly is simple, even young learners can follow along. Just print on cardstock, and you are ready to go!

This activity works perfectly as a holiday craft, a math center, a sub plan, or an early finisher option. It also makes a great take-home keepsake. Teachers love it because prep time is zero. Students love it because the result is something they can actually wear and show off. In addition, the activity builds real math fluency through meaningful, engaging practice.

For a memorable Día de los Muertos celebration, these Day of the Dead math headbands deliver skills, culture, and creativity in one simple print-and-go package!