Aim of the activity The aim is to widen children’s cultural and linguistic knowledge. It will help them learn about the country their parents or grandparents come from. Preparation for the activity A diary and some pens. Procedure For children and parents together. 1. Children write the names of the main festivals celebrated in the country their parents or grandparents come from in a diary. 2. Additionally you can tell them about the main customs held during the festivals. Older children could research themselves. 3. Each festival is written on its date and in the family languages. Significant benefit of the activity This activity helps children improve their cultural and linguistic knowledge, while discovering their parent’s origin and roots. Source of the activity Multilingual Families Project |