Global Friends Lesson Plan
A comprehensive 20-minute lesson plan for 1st-grade small groups focusing on cultural awareness and empathy. Includes warm-up prompts, slide deck presentation guides, story-time discussion questions, and sharing circle facilitation tips.
Our Wonderful World Slides
A visual presentation for 1st-grade students introducing the concept of culture. Features slides on global diversity in clothing, food, greetings, and celebrations with clear text and discussion prompts.
Stories Around the Globe Reading
A set of two reading passages for 1st-grade students introducing Leilani from Hawaii and Mateo from Mexico. Includes vibrant descriptions of food, language, and celebrations, followed by comprehension questions.
Cultural Sharing Circle Activity
An interactive activity sheet for 1st-grade students to reflect on and share their own cultural traditions. Includes prompts for drawing or writing about family foods, holidays, and customs, with a focus on active listening and respect.