Everybody Celebrates!
Kwanzaa is a time of reflection!
At the beginning of the school year, my students learned about themselves. Then, we moved through lessons about their friends, family and community. In this unit, my students continue to study the world around them. They'll begin to discover diverse cultures and how they celebrate holidays. More specifically, they'll experience celebrations of La Posada, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. If you've never taught lessons about these celebrations before, I suggest you start with only one this year.
OBJECTIVE
Students will:
- Listen to stories about diverse celebrations.
- Learn about these celebrations through active participation.
LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Celebrate La Posada in Mexico!
Lesson 2: Celebrate Hanukkah in Israel!
Lesson 3: Celebrate Kwanzaa in the United States
REPRODUCIBLES
Hanukkah Dreidel (PDF)
Hanukkah Dreidel Game & Song Dreidel (PDF)
SUPPORTING BOOKS
Books & Resources for Teaching About Cultural Diversity Through Celebrations
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I Have a Dream
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I Have a Dream
by Margaret DavidsonThe life of Martin Luther King, Jr., from his childhood to his role as leader of the civil rights movement. "An inspiring portrait.... Well documented, clearly written, and illustrated with captivating photos."-Kirkus.
$4.99
Paperback Book | Grades 3-5
Grades 3-5 $4.99
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Too Many Tamales
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Too Many Tamales
by Gary Soto and Ed MartinezThe critically acclaimed author and poet brings his special talents to this warm story about a girl who tries to eat herself out of trouble when she loses her mother's diamond ring in the tamale batter. "With a fresh voice and a keen eye for the familiar and the everyday; Gary Soto presents the Hispanic culture in a way...rarely encountered in children's books."-Horn Book.
$4.95
Paperback Book | Grades K-2
Grades K-2 $4.95
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