Practice recognizing holidays and traditions and how people celebrate in families, schools, and communities.
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Learning about family, school, and community celebrations
Social Studies - Grade K-1
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What is a holiday? Write or tell what a holiday is in your own words.
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What is a tradition? Write or tell what a tradition is in your own words.
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Name one holiday you know. Tell one way people celebrate it.
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Name one tradition your family or class does every year.
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Some holidays have music, food, or decorations. Write one thing people might use or do during a celebration.
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Why do families celebrate holidays and traditions together?
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A class has a holiday party. The students sing songs and share snacks. Is this a holiday or a tradition, or can it be both? Explain.
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Circle or name the activity that sounds like a tradition: planting a tree every Earth Day, or tying your shoe one morning.
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People celebrate different holidays in different ways. Why is it good to learn about other people's traditions?
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Draw or describe a food that might be shared on a special holiday or tradition.
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If your school has a special assembly every year, is that a tradition? Explain.
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Write one way people can be respectful when learning about a holiday they do not celebrate.
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Some traditions happen at home. Some happen at school or in the community. Name one place where a tradition can happen.
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Your family eats a special meal every New Year. Is that a holiday tradition? Explain.
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Tell about one holiday or tradition you would like to learn more about.