Author:
Utah Lesson Plans
Subject:
Arts and Humanities, Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan
Level:
Preschool
Tags:
  • Culture
  • Fine Arts
  • Premedia - Me
  • Social Studies
  • License:
    Creative Commons Attribution
    Language:
    English
    Media Formats:
    Text/HTML

    Culture - Things that Make You Unique

    Culture - Things that Make You Unique

    Overview

    Help children recognize traditions they have in their own families and provide them with an opportunity to share part of that culture with others. Have child(ren) share a drawing, a photo, music they enjoy, food, etc. 

    Summary

    Help children recognize traditions they have in their own families and provide them with an opportunity to share part of that culture with others.  Cultures can include how children live, members of their family living in the same locations, things they often cook together or eat often, the ways they dress, how they interact with loved ones, traditions they celebrate, etc. 

    Have them share a drawing, a photo, music they enjoy, food, etc.

     

    Materials

    Materials will vary based on what the child would like to share with others. 

    Background for Teachers/Parents

    Refer to family members as people that live in the same house.  Be aware that all families look different.  Be sensitive to those they may not want to share. 

    Intended Learning Outcomes

    Children will share something about themselves and their home culture

    Time Frame & Group Size

    Time Frame: 10 minutes

    Group Size: Any

    Standards

    Main Standards: 

    • SS 3 & 4 yr.1.1

    Additional Core Standards: 

    • FA 3 & 4 yr.3.5
    • FA 3 & 4 yr.4.4
    • FA 3 & 4 yr.4.5

     

    Author(s)

    Jamie Robinson