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Celebration
2 hours
Whole class with family participation

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

1

Welcome families and explain the celebration purpose

2

Have families share briefly about their food contributions

3

Encourage students to try foods from different cultures

4

Play music from various cultures during the meal

5

Take photos of families and students enjoying the feast

6

Have students share what they learned about different cultures

7

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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