Cultural Celebrations
Teaching children about celebrations in a variety of cultures promotes a deeper understanding of diversity, and fosters respect and open mindedness for all people.
Hispanic Heritage Month
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September 15 - October 15, 2022
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Celebrate the contributions, culture and history of American Latino Community.
Diwali
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November 12th, 2022
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India (Hindu) - Festival of Lights
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Lunar New Year
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January 22, 2023
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China - celebrate the arrival of spring and the new year on the Lunar Calendar
Ramadan
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March 22- April 21, 2023
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Muslim Holy Month
Ninth month of the
Islamic Calendar
2022-2023 Programs
Currently Booking Individual Programs and Cultural Program Series
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Objectives
To acknowledge and welcome diversity to understand and respect the world in which we live
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To explore materials that reflect children's culture and background, including art, clothes, music and food
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To recognize and respect cultural differences
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To identify similarities with themselves and people from other cultures
Pre-K Standards & Kindergarten TEKS
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Social Studies: Child identifies similarities and differences between people including religion, music, clothing and food - SS K.11 (A & B)
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Social studies: Compare family customs and traditions SS K.12 (B)
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Fine Arts: The student develops global awareness and respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures FINE ARTS K.3 (A & B)
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Fine Arts: Child demonstrates interest in and shows appreciation for the creative work of others. FINE ARTS PK A.3
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FIne Arts: Child participates in classroom music activities including singing, playing musical instruments, and moving to rhythms MUSIC K.3
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Social & Emotional Child demonstrates an understanding that others have perspectives and feelings that are different from her own S&E PK D.1