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Achievers' Holiday Games and Traditions

Ciara McNearly

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Achievers' Holiday Games and Traditions

Explore global holiday traditions

In this lesson, students will explore holiday games and foods from around the world, enhancing their cultural knowledge and social skills. Through interactive activities, they will learn about different traditions and the significance of these celebrations. This lesson is important as it fosters cultural awareness and appreciation, helping students understand and respect diverse customs.

Audience

Achievers (Ages 9-10)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Explore global holiday traditions

Materials

World map, Printed cards with holiday traditions, Discussion questions, Worksheet on holiday foods, and Pens and paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the topic of holiday traditions around the world.
  • Show a world map and highlight different countries.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of understanding and respecting diverse cultures.

Step 2

Holiday Traditions Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute printed cards with descriptions of various holiday traditions.
  • Have students read and share the tradition on their card with the group.
  • Discuss the significance of each tradition and its cultural context.

Step 3

Holiday Foods Worksheet

15 mins

  • Hand out worksheets on holiday foods from different cultures.
  • Ask students to match the food with the correct holiday and country.
  • Discuss the role of food in holiday celebrations and its cultural importance.

Step 4

Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using prepared questions about what students learned.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on the similarities and differences between the traditions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to reflect on what they found most interesting.
  • Encourage them to share a holiday tradition from their own family or culture.
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Discussion

Holiday Traditions Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the holiday traditions learned during the lesson.

What was the most interesting holiday tradition you learned about today?

Encourage students to think about why they found it interesting and what it tells us about the culture.







How do these traditions compare to your own holiday celebrations?

Guide students to identify similarities and differences, fostering an appreciation for diversity.







Why is it important to learn about different cultures and their traditions?

Discuss the value of cultural awareness and respect in a diverse world.







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Worksheet

Holiday Foods Worksheet

A worksheet to help students learn about holiday foods from different cultures.

Match the following holiday foods with their corresponding holiday and country.

Use the descriptions provided on the worksheet to make the correct matches.







Why do you think food is an important part of holiday celebrations?

Consider the role of food in bringing people together and its cultural significance.







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