| Activity: Examine Cultural Regions |
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- Visit libraries and
museums. They have a wealth of books, magazines, and exhibits for children
on other cultures and may present plays, movies, and puppet shows about
people from different countries.
- Go on outings to
different ethnic neighborhoods, as well as to multicultural events at the
school or in the community. Also, visit the different residential,
recreational, commercial regions of your city.
- Encourage your children
to try foods from different countries whenever you go to multicultural
events. Also, make different ethnic foods at home. Talk about what
ingredients are characteristic of a particular area and why people eat
different foods. For example, why do the Japanese eat so much seafood? Why
is corn often used in Mexican dishes?
- Compare coins and stamps
from other lands. They often contain information about the country. You may
be able to find stamps from other countries where you work, or your children
may get them from pen pals. Stamps tell a great deal about a country--from
its political leadership to native bird life.
- Learn simple words in different languages. Teach your children to count to 10 in other languages. They can also learn simple words like "hello,'' "goodbye," and "thank you." Look at the different alphabets or script from various regions. All these activities expose children to the abundance of the Earth's cultural treasures. Many libraries have language tapes, books, and software--some especially for children.
- If you have friends who
are from different countries or have either traveled or lived abroad, invite
them over to talk with your children. If they have pictures, so much the
better. What languages do they speak? How are their customs or dress similar
to or different from yours?
- Make geography fun by tying it to ethnic holiday themes. Have your children dress up in regional or ethnic clothes. Some museums and libraries provide clothes children can borrow. Holidays are an opportunity to learn about the customs of people around the world. You can use the library to discover how other people celebrate special days.
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