Wong, Janet. “Apple Pie Fourth of July.” Voyager Books. Orlando, Austin, New York, San Diego, Toronto, London: Harcourt, 2002.
Discussion
Cultural differences are a part of life in today's time. Children need to understand differences in order understand their peers. This lesson focuses on cultural differences by looking at holidays celebrated around the world in different cultures.
How to Teach It
After reading Apple Pie, children can discuss the book itself and then discuss different holidays they know about or celebrate. Then, have coloring activities or pictures and discussions about different holidays around the world throughout the year. For example, students can learn about Dia de los Muertos, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, etc. They can focus on rituals, symbols, and how others celebrate these holidays.
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that would be fun... to teach and learn about different holidays around the world. I remember doing something like this in elementary school, and really enjoying it! Each student presented on a different holiday from another country. We got to dress up, bring candy/food, listen to music (all pertaining to that culture).
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