Belonging Celebration Feast

Week 5 Activity - Detailed Instructions

Learning Objectives

Students will celebrate cultural diversity in their classroom
Students will share foods and traditions from their families
Students will understand how different cultures contribute to community

Materials Needed

Tables and chairs for feast setup
Plates, cups, napkins, utensils
Decorations representing different cultures
Music from various cultures
Camera for documentation
Thank you cards for families

Preparation Steps

1Send invitations to families asking them to bring cultural foods
2Coordinate food contributions to ensure variety
3Decorate classroom with multicultural decorations
4Prepare playlist of music from different cultures
5Set up tables for feast-style dining

Step-by-Step Instructions

Welcome families and explain the celebration purpose

Have families share briefly about their food contributions

Encourage students to try foods from different cultures

Play music from various cultures during the meal

Take photos of families and students enjoying the feast

Have students share what they learned about different cultures

End with a group song or chant about belonging together

Assessment

Observe students' willingness to try new foods
Note respectful behavior toward different cultural traditions
Document learning about cultural diversity
Assess understanding of how differences make communities stronger

Teaching Tips

Be sensitive to food allergies and dietary restrictions
Encourage families who can't bring food to share in other ways
Take lots of photos to create a memory book
Follow up with thank you notes to all participating families

Extension Activities

Additional ways to extend and enrich this learning experience

1
Create a class cookbook with family recipes
2
Learn songs or dances from different cultures
3
Research the countries represented in your classroom
4
Plan monthly cultural sharing events

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Celebration

2 hours

Whole class with family participation