Journey
Topic: People and Places
Traditions
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Watch the Story
Chato and the Party Animals by Gary Soto and Susan Guevara
Read the Book
Mi Barrio/My Neighborhood by George Ancona
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Traditions
From holiday decorations to family reunions, traditions make life special.Lesson Activities
Traditions
What is this video mostly about?
What is a tradition?
Traditions are passed down ___________.
Which is a tradition you might have at school?
What is one of the best things about traditions?
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Writing Activity
My Favorite Tradition
Materials: family photos, paper, pencil, markers or crayons
Materials: family photos, paper, pencil, markers or crayons
In this activity, your child will reflect on the family traditions that are most special to them.
Talk to your child about things your family does together. You can even go through family photos together to jog their memory.
How does your family celebrate holidays?
Is there a unique way you celebrate birthdays?
Do you have a family meal you always eat together?
Have your child write about the tradition that means the most to them. Then have them draw a picture to go with it.
Actividad de redacción
Mi tradición preferida
Materiales: fotos de familia, papel, lápiz, marcadores o crayones
Materiales: fotos de familia, papel, lápiz, marcadores o crayones
En esta actividad, tu niño o niña pensará en las tradiciones familiares que le parecen más especiales.
Habla con tu niño sobre las cosas que hacen en familia. Pueden repasar juntos las fotos de familia para refrescar la memoria.
¿Cómo celebra tu familia las fiestas?
¿Celebramos los cumpleaños de alguna manera especial?
¿Hay alguna ocasión en que se reúne la familia completa a comer?
Dile a tu niño que escriba sobre la tradición que le parezca más importante. Luego haz que acompañe su escrito con un dibujo.
