Duration
30–40 minutes Age recommendation 6–10 Key words calendar, festivities, cultural knowledge, traditions Languages of the original source This activity can be used in any language. Materials needed diary and pens     | 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 |
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The project ‘Multilingual Families: Supporting multilingual families A linguistic treasure for Europe’ has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Project number: 531085-LLP-1-2012-1-PL-KA2-KA2MP
Project duration: 2013-2015