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Customs and cultures are popular themes in early
childhood classrooms. Children are often fascinated by other cultures,
and early childhood is a good time to begin learning about one's own culture,
as well as those of others. Exposing children to other cultures and ways
of life at a young age can help them appreciate differences and provide
a framework on which they can build as they encounter different people
from a wide range of backgrounds. All of the activities in this unit help
children recognize that each culture has its own customs.
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Cultures at Home
Students learn about customs in Spanish-speaking
countries and cultures, as well as Native American customs. These activities
also encourage students to recognize communal activities as celebrations
of culture and to appreciate the racial and ethnic diversity of the United
States. They will also increase awareness that different languages are
spoken in the United States.
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Cultures Abroad
By participating in these activities, students
will appreciate that cultures have similarities and differences, recognize
fairs and festivals as celebrations of culture, and realize that different
languages are spoken around the world. They will also explore characteristics
of folktales and practice early reading and writing skills with mini-books.
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Fun Around the World
In these activities, students will have fun while
learning about the daily life and games of other cultures. They will recognize
ways in which they are similar to students in other parts of the world.
In Travel Buddies, they will also use the Internet to communicate with
students in other cultures and identify a map as a representation of a
real place.
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