In order for children to learn about themselves from their elders, ask students to find an elder from their family or community and ask the following questions. When they come back to class ask them to tell the class one thing they learned.
- Where was I born?
- What is my full name? Do I have a nickname? What does my name mean?
- What languages does my family speak? Teach me how to say hello and goodbye in another language.
- Does our culture have any unique dances? Can you teach me?
- What are some foods from our culture? Teach me to make one dish.
- Where did our family come from? How did we get here?
- Can you teach me how to sing a song that your mom or dad taught you?
- What are some stories that have been passed down from our culture?