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Multicultural Holiday Fest

Lesson Plan

Multicultural Holiday Fest

Cultural appreciation through crafts

This lesson introduces young learners to a variety of holiday traditions through interactive storytelling and fun crafts. It encourages creativity and cultural appreciation, helping students understand and respect diverse cultures from an early age.

Audience

Dreamers (Ages 5-6)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Cultural appreciation through crafts

Materials

Storybook about multicultural holidays, Craft materials (paper, crayons, glue, scissors), and Printable holiday cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Briefly introduce the concept of holidays and how different cultures celebrate them.
  • Explain that today they will learn about some of these holidays through stories and crafts.

Step 2

Storytelling

10 mins

  • Read a storybook that highlights different holiday traditions from around the world.
  • Engage students by asking questions about the story and encouraging them to share any holiday traditions they know.

Step 3

Craft Activity

10 mins

  • Provide each student with craft materials.
  • Guide them to create a simple craft related to one of the holidays discussed in the story.
  • Encourage creativity and offer assistance as needed.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Have students share their crafts with the group.
  • Recap the different holidays and traditions learned.
  • Encourage students to share what they enjoyed most about the lesson.
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Worksheet

Printable Holiday Cards

These cards feature different holiday symbols and can be used for the craft activity. They are designed for one-sided printing.




Diwali Lamp







Christmas Tree







Hanukkah Menorah







Kwanzaa Kinara







Chinese New Year Dragon




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