Family Heritage Interview

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: Interview questions, recording sheet, optional audio recorder Students conduct a short interview with a family or community member about a tradition, memory, place or values that should be remembered. Provide flexible options so all students can...

Family Stories Connection Chart

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: Chart paper or student recording sheet As the story mentions memories of olive blossoms, harvest, family work, home, school, play and grandfather’s humor, students identify how family stories help define the child’s name and identity. Create a...

Names Around the World

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: World map or globe, index cards, name examples chosen by teacher Introduce the idea that naming traditions vary across families, languages and cultures. Discuss how some names are chosen for relatives, meanings, places, religious traditions, hopes, virtues,...

Family Stories and Traditions Circle

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: Talking piece or small object for turn-taking, chart paper Gather students in a circle and invite them to share a family tradition, memory, special food, place, song, celebration or activity that matters to them. The purpose is not to compare families, but...

What’s In a Name?

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: Chart paper, markers, optional name reflection sheet Before reading, invite students to think about their own names. Ask students whether they know who chose their name, why it was selected or whether it has a special meaning in their family. Make it clear...