- 1). Share the story behind your name. Bring in books or use the Internet to research each student's name. Whether their name is from Latin, Spanish, Celtic or Germanic origin, this activity is sure to engage even the most stubborn students.
- 2). Use food to introduce students to different cultures. Host a culture week in your classroom and learn about a different region or country each day of that week. For instance, host a French culture day and bring in simple French food like bread and cheese. Teach them these simple words and talk about the Eiffel Tower and the Mona Lisa. If you are hosting a Mexican day, bring in tortilla chips and salsa (mild, not spicy) and let the children wear a sombrero or a poncho. Learn simple Mexican songs to sing as a class.
- 3). Play games that are traditional in other cultures. Czech culture has a history of playing with puppets or marionettes. German children grow up with wooden toys and Grimm's fairy tales. Take a trip to the school library and assign the children into groups of two. They can research a culture and find a game to play. When you return to the classroom, have each group teach the class and play the game together.
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