Celebrating Winter Traditions

Jamie S. Hirsch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Celebrating Winter Traditions

Explore and share winter traditions

In this lesson, Grade 4 students will explore and present their own or family traditions related to winter holidays. This activity encourages cultural awareness and appreciation of diverse traditions, fostering inclusion and curiosity. By sharing stories or items that represent these celebrations, students will develop a deeper understanding and respect for different cultures.

Audience

Grade 4 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Explore and share winter traditions

Materials

Discussion Guide, Traditions Worksheet, Post-it Notes, and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome students and introduce the topic of winter traditions.
Explain the importance of understanding and appreciating diverse cultural traditions.
Briefly share a personal or well-known winter tradition as an example.

Step 2

Sharing Session

15 mins

Invite students to share their own or family winter traditions.
Encourage them to bring an item or story that represents their tradition.
Allow each student 1-2 minutes to present.
Use post-it notes for students to jot down interesting facts or questions about each tradition.

Step 3

Reflective Discussion

10 mins

Use the discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about the shared traditions.
Encourage students to reflect on what they learned and how it relates to their own experiences.
Discuss the importance of inclusion and curiosity in understanding different cultures.

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Discussion

Winter Traditions Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a reflective discussion on the winter traditions shared by students, encouraging them to think about cultural diversity and inclusion.

What is one new tradition you learned about today?

Encourage students to share something they found interesting or surprising about a tradition they were not familiar with.

How do these traditions make you feel about your own traditions?

Guide students to reflect on their own traditions and how they compare or contrast with others.

Why is it important to learn about different cultural traditions?

Discuss the value of cultural awareness and how it fosters inclusion and respect.

Worksheet

My Winter Tradition Worksheet

This worksheet helps students organize their thoughts and prepare for sharing their winter tradition with the class.

Describe your winter tradition. What do you do?

Think about the activities, food, and people involved.

Why is this tradition important to you or your family?

Consider the history or meaning behind the tradition.

What item or story will you share to represent your tradition?

Choose something that best illustrates your tradition.