Curated OER
Mardi Gras Baby
In this counting practice worksheet, 1st graders practice their counting and coloring skills by counting the Mardi Gras babies. Students color 5 babies pink, 6 purple, 6, brown, and 8 yellow.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Teachers: Classroom Activities: Mardi Gras
With these fun classroom activities, teachers can help their students to learn about Mardi Gras traditions. Make Mardi Gras masks and gumbo while enjoying blues, jazz and other traditional Mardi Gras music. Includes book recommendations.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Mardi Gras
Thorough explanation of the holiday of Mardi Gras including history, Pagan origins, traditions, recipes, photos, and more. Much of it is told through video clips.
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Landeshauptstadt Dusseldorf
Official website of the city of Dusseldorf, capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westfalia). Information of interest to citizens plus coverage of topics such as culture, education, and the local economy. There is also a section...
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Catholic Culture: Catholic Activity: Carnival or Mardi Gras
Maria Augusta Trapp explains the origin of the time of feasting and revelry between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday, the seasonal celebration of Mardi Gras, which marks the beginning of Lent. Article also touches on the related tradition of...
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Easter
Discusses in detail the history of Easter from its origins to its symbols. This annual holiday commemorates Christ's resurrection. Links to related video clips are included.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Mardi Gras
Kids learn about Mardi Gras. The history and facts about this holiday which is huge in the city of New Orleans.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Mardi Gras in Louisiana
Mardi Gras is a tremendous celebration filled with costumes, cakes, and parades. This e-book features highlights of the exciting Louisiana event.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Themed Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans Page provides a teacher exchange of ideas tied to the season, time of year, or holiday.