Curated OER
Celebrate You
First graders locate place of birth on a map. They identify their birthdays and place a graphing square with their birthday written on it under the corresponding month. They compare birthdays on the graph. They read "P.B. Bear's Birthday...
Curated OER
I Spy. What Do You See?
Learners play "Veo, veo" (I Spy), a game from the oral tradition that incorporates the alphabet.
Curated OER
The Inuit Society-- The Importance of Tradition
Students conduct research at the Inuit perspective website to explore the life and culture of the modern day Inuit.
Curated OER
Family
Students draw a picture of something they enjoy doing with their family, or something special about their family. Students share their pictures with the class, and then they will be displayed in the classroom.
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Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Traditions: Book of Wisdom Project [Pdf]
This is a one-page PDF outling a Book of Wisdom project which requires students to write two 300-500 word original fables with all of the characteristics of a fable including a moral or lesson. The second part requires students to find...
Other
Irish Christmas Facts Traditions of the Celtic Holiday Season
Many short stories relating to Irish Christmas traditions.
Other
Quinceanera Boutique
Although this is actually a store, it has a great section that explains all about the tradition of La Quinceanera. The festivities, the dress, the court, and gifts are all discussed Examples of the beautiful dresses are shown.
Other
Bhagavadgita the Divine Teachings
A page with links to information on the Bhagavad Gita. These links include a full translation, commentaries, a summary, and an essay outlining the seven main teachings of the book.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: My Family and Me Bingo: Pre K and K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week, celebrate what makes you and your family special!
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Let's Go Luna: Around the World
Travel around the world with this collection of activities from Let's Go Luna! From making postcards and present tags to dressing up your favorite characters in winter outfits, your child will be introduced to social-emotional and social...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Stories in Quilts (Lesson Plan)
Lesson plan that uses quilts as narrative art to tell stories through pictures. Quilts can also be used to learn about historical or cultural events.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: History in Quilts
In this lesson plan, students will consider "History in Quilts." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Tus: Aboriginal Traditions and Knowledge
The TUS website examines the history and methodologies of land use by Aboriginal peoples. The Multimedia link is an excellent source of oral histories through interviews with elders as well as other knowledgeable people.
Youngzine
Youngzine: Asia to Welcome Year of the Rooster
Find out about the Chinese calendar, or the Lunar Calendar, and the celebrations that accompany this tradition.
Other
New York Folklore Society: Quinceanera
A magazine article on the Latin American tradition of Quinceanera describes the origins, the meaning, and the ceremony. (Published 2002)
Other
American Girl: Rebecca, a Lively Girl
Meet Rebecca, a character in the American Girl series, and learn about life in New York City during the peak immigration period through this collection of stories, games, and activities. Also, includes teacher's guide and worksheets.
Other
Your Irish: Christmas Traditions in Ireland
A description of Christmas traditions in Ireland, including decorations, church services, meals, and the day after Christmas (St. Stephen's Day).
Other
Your Irish: Celebrating Easter Traditions in Ireland
A short description of the traditions of Easter in Ireland.
Other
Hindu Website: An Essay on the Hindu Way of Life
Learn the reasons that Hinduism as a religion cannot be separated from Hinduism as a way of life. Understand Hindu belief and practice.
Ireland Information
Irish Christmas Traditions
A brief summary of many Christmas traditions in Ireland.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Christmas Day, December 25
Christmas traditions are unique to each family. But we share a common origin of this special holiday. Learn about the fundamentals of this celebration at this Library of Congress site.
Other
Hinduwebsite: What Is the Correct Way of Life?
A long article addressed to Hindus as a guide to how they are to live according to the teachings of Hinduism.