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Grandparents' Game Demonstration
35 minutes
Whole Class
Cultural
Learning Objectives
Learn traditional Saint Lucian games
Respect and learn from elders
Connect past and present
Experience cultural heritage
Preparation
Invite grandparent or community elder
Discuss which traditional game to demonstrate
Prepare materials needed for the game
Set up comfortable space for elder and children
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Welcome elder warmly to classroom
2
Have children introduce themselves
3
Ask elder to share about games from their childhood
4
Watch demonstration of traditional game
5
Ask questions: 'How did you learn this game?' 'Who did you play with?'
6
Let children try the game with elder's guidance
7
Thank elder for sharing their knowledge
8
Discuss what they learned about games in the past
Materials Needed
Materials for traditional game (marbles, rope, etc.)
Chairs for elder
Camera for documentation
Assessment
Child shows respect for elder
Child listens attentively to stories
Child attempts to play traditional game
Child asks appropriate questions
Key Vocabulary
elder
traditional
past
history
respect
learn
culture
Safety Notes
Ensure elder is comfortable
Adapt games for safety
Supervise children's interactions
Teaching Tips
Prepare elder for kindergarten attention spans
Have backup plan if elder can't come
Document experience with photos/video
Follow up with thank you note from class
Extensions
Invite multiple elders to share different games
Create book of traditional games
Teach traditional games to other classes
Connect to social studies about past and present
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