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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
- 1Welcome elder warmly to classroom
- 2Have children introduce themselves
- 3Ask elder to share about games from their childhood
- 4Watch demonstration of traditional game
- 5Ask questions: 'How did you learn this game?' 'Who did you play with?'
- 6Let children try the game with elder's guidance
- 7Thank elder for sharing their knowledge
- 8Discuss 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