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
September 15 - October 15, 2022
Celebrate the contributions, culture and history of American Latino Community.
Diwali
November 12th, 2022
India (Hindu) - Festival of Lights
Lunar New Year
January 22, 2023
China - celebrate the arrival of spring and the new year on the Lunar Calendar
Ramadan
March 22- April 21, 2023
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
To explore materials that reflect children's culture and background, including art, clothes, music and food
To recognize and respect cultural differences
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