Category: Self and Society

  • Who’s That in the Mirror?

    Your Child Will Learn

    That the person in the mirror is themselves! 

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Look into a mirror with me. Smile and say hello to help me learn that the baby in the mirror is me.
    2. Make a
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  • My Family Tree

    Your Child Will Learn

    Names and roles of family members 

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Ask your child to name as many family members as they can. Write down people’s names as your child lists them.  Include any and all people
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  • School Family Quilt

    Your Child Will Learn

    About their family history and how their family fits into the school community

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Talk with your child about your family story. You can talk about:
      • Who is in your family
      • Your ancestors-
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  • Family Map

    Your Child Will Learn

    Places where family and friends live and how to look at a map

    Here’s What to Do

    1. With your child, look at the world map worksheet (provided by school). Make a dot on the map to
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  • Indigenous Community Roots

    Your Child Will Learn

    About Indigenous cultures in your community

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Identify an Indigenous cultural site or museum where you live. If you don’t know of any, try searching “Native American heritage sites + [your city]” on
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  • World Dance Party

    Your Child Will Learn

    People around the world enjoy special music from their cultures, and dancing to that music is fun!

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Using the internet, find music from all around the world. Search songs from your family’s
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  • Heritage Tree Leaf

    Your Child Will Learn

    About their family and their family’s culture and traditions

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Talk about your family:
      • People in your family
      • Traditions in your family
      • Language(s) your family speaks
      • Culture(s) your family belongs to
      • Things your
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  • My Cultural Traditions

    Your Child Will Learn

    A cultural group is a set of people who do similar things called customs and traditions 

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Identify the cultural groups that your child belongs to 
    2. Explain to your child that a cultural
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  • All My Can-Dos

    Your Child Will Learn

    They can do important things with different parts of their body

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Trace an outline of your child’s body on large poster paper with a pencil or maker
    2. Ask your child, “what are
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  • Attend A Community Festival

    Your Child Will Learn

    Communities come together to celebrate many things, like culture and customs

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Plan to attend a local festival in your community that is family-friendly and appropriate for children
    2. Seek festivals with hands-on activities
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