Eight Questions for Your Elders

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...

Who Do You Learn From?

Ask students to make a list of who / what they learn from. The list may look something like this: I learn from: teachers, school, friends, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, pets, nature, books, television, internet, going places and...

What Makes You Happy?

Give each group of students a set of cards displaying statements relating to culture, which could include some or all of the following: Learning a different language Performing in a play Visiting other parts of the world Going to an art museum Reading lots of books...

How Are Kids the Same?

Discuss with students the commonalities of kids around the world, the differences, and what kids can learn about each other and their cultures.

The Rights of Children

Encourage students to think of other rights that children should have. Discuss why children’s rights are important.