MODUL 2 ACTIVITIES

MODULE 2 aCTIVITIES

Language Wall: Words from Our Homes

Story Circle: Sharing Our Childhood Stories

Intercultural Evening: Sharing Our Cultures

Activity No 3

Activity No 2

Activity No 1

Practical activities: parental engagement at school.

Kindness Calendar

My Family Culture Tree

Activity No 3

Activity No 1

Culture Swap at Home

Activity No 2

Practical Activities: Parental Engagement at Home

ACTIVITY NO 1

Intercultural Evening: Sharing Our Cultures

Preparation

What you need

Goal

How to do it

How to Reflect

Helpful Tips

Next Activity

Extra Resources

ACTIVITY NO 2

Story Circle: Sharing Our Childhood Stories

Preparation

What you need

Goal

How to do it

How to Reflect

Helpful Tips

Next Activity

Extra Resources

ACTIVITY NO 3

Language Wall: Words from Our Homes

Preparation

What you need

Goal

How to do it

How to Reflect

Helpful Tips

Next Activity

Extra Resources

ACTIVITY NO 1

My Family Culture Tree

Preparation

What you need

Goal

How to do it

How to Reflect

Helpful Tips

Next Activity

Extra Resources

ACTIVITY NO 2

Culture Swap at Home

Preparation

What you need

Goal

How to do it

How to Reflect

Helpful Tips

Next Activity

Extra Resources

ACTIVITY NO 3

Kindness Calendar

Preparation

What you need

Goal

How to do it

How to Reflect

Helpful Tips

ACTIVITIES

Extra Resources

Preparation

• Print or draw a calendar layout for one week or one month.
• Talk with your child about the idea of kindness, especially toward people who might seem “different” from them.
• Together, brainstorm ideas that promote empathy, cultural respect, and friendship.

Extra Resources

• Multilingual children’s books (e.g., Say Hello! by Rachel Isadora)
• Online pronunciation tools (e.g., Forvo, Google Translate audio)
• UNESCO’s “Mother Language Day” resources
• Local language clubs or community interpreters

Helpful Tips

• Let participants know they can speak in their own language and someone can help translate if needed.
• Keep the environment warm and informal—storytelling is about connection, not performance.
• Follow up with a classroom activity where children draw or write about a story they heard.
• Consider creating a “School Storybook” with contributions from families (with permission).

What you need

• Large sheet of paper or poster board
• Markers, colored pencils, stickers
• Printed or drawn tree outline (optional)

Photos, drawings, or magazine cutouts of cultural elements (e.g. flags, foods, holidays, clothing)

Extra Resources

• Free printable kindness calendars (search “kindness calendar for kids” online)
• Children’s books that highlight kindness, diversity, and empathy (e.g., Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, The Name Jar, All Are Welcome)
• School guidance counselors or teachers who can suggest ideas for classroom inclusion

Goal

Foster connections between families from different cultural backgrounds and promote empathy, listening, and understanding through storytelling. Show children that everyone's story matters and that cultural sharing strengthens school communities.

Preparation

• Talk to the school or parent association about organizing the event.
• Reach out to families and invite them to participate by sharing a recipe, traditional dress, dance, music, artwork, story, or language.
• Organize a planning group to help coordinate logistics, food tables, performances, and clean-up.
• Consider having a theme such as “Tastes and Sounds from Around the World” or “Stories from Our Families.”
• Collaborate with local community centers, libraries, or cultural associations who may want to contribute or join.

How to Reflect

Ask your child:

• What was fun or surprising about this culture?
• Was anything similar to our own family?
• What would you like to learn next time?

Emphasize that no culture is better or worse—just different and interesting.

How to Reflect

• At home, talk with your child about your story and ask them about their thoughts.
• Discuss what kind of stories they heard and what they found interesting or inspiring.
• Emphasize the value of storytelling in understanding others, and how our differences make us stronger.

Extra Resources

• World culture books or kids’ encyclopedias (e.g., National Geographic Kids)
• YouTube channels for kids exploring countries (e.g., “Peekaboo Kidz,” “Sesame Street Global Grover”)
• Printable world map for tracking the countries you explore together

How to Reflect

• After the event, talk with your child:
• What did you learn about other cultures?
• What did you enjoy sharing about our own background?
• Why is it important to respect and celebrate different cultures?

If possible, gather feedback from other parents or teachers to reflect on how this event helped build community.

Helpful Tips

• Be respectful of dietary restrictions and cultural sensitivities—label foods clearly.
• Invite everyone, even if they don’t want to present. Being part of the audience is also engagement.
• Encourage children to take pride in their own identity while being open to others.
• Don’t worry about perfection—focus on participation, fun, and connection.

Helpful Tips

• Start small: even one kind act per week can make a difference.
• Celebrate effort, not just success—some acts take courage!
• If your child feels nervous, you can role-play at home first.
• Reuse the calendar idea every month with new themes (e.g., "Kindness to the Environment", "Kindness to New Friends").

What you need

• A large bulletin board, blank wall space, or classroom door
• Colorful paper, markers, pens, string, sticky notes
• Translation help from teachers or community members if needed
• Labels or cards for greetings, simple words, and phrases in different languages

Extra Resources

• Templates for family trees (free downloads available online)
• Children’s books about cultural identity and diversity
• YouTube videos of traditional dances, recipes, or songs from your family’s background

Goal

Celebrate the linguistic diversity of the school community, raise awareness of multilingualism, and involve parents in creating a visible representation of cultural identity and inclusion.

How to Reflect

At the end of the week, sit down with your child and ask:

• Which act made you feel happy?
• Did you learn anything new about someone else?
• How do you think your actions made others feel?

Encourage your child to share their favorite moments with family or classmates.

How to do it

• Work with school staff or the parent association to set up the wall.

Parents/guardians write simple and meaningful words such as:

• Hello
• Friend
• Peace
• Love
• Home
• Thank you
• A word unique to their culture or family tradition
• Include phonetic pronunciation and the name of the language.
• Decorate the wall with drawings, flags, or small cultural symbols if families wish to contribute more.

Helpful Tips

• Keep it simple—don’t try to do too much at once. Focus on connection, not perfection.
• Let your child lead the exploration—ask what they’d like to know or try.
• You can repeat countries if your child connects deeply to one.
• Encourage open-mindedness: “Every culture has something special to offer!”

How to do it

• On the day of the event, families set up tables or corners representing their culture. These can include:
• Food tastings (homemade or store-bought)
• Photo displays or storyboards
• Traditional music, dance, or games
• Language mini-lessons or greeting cards
• Children can be invited to guide guests around the “cultural stations” and collect stamps or stickers for each one they visit.
• Close the event with a community performance or shared storytelling circle.

Preparation

• Think about the cultures, languages, and traditions that are part of your family background.
• You can include national heritage, religion, region, or any meaningful family traditions or values.

You don’t need to focus only on nationality—think broadly and creatively.

Goal

Expose children to different cultures in a fun and engaging way, helping them understand similarities and differences, build curiosity, and develop respect for global diversity—all from the comfort of home.

Goal

Help children explore their own cultural roots and values while encouraging conversations at home about identity, heritage, and belonging. This activity fosters self-awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds.

How to do it

• Set up a circle of chairs to create a warm, inclusive space.
• Begin the session with a short welcome from a teacher or parent rep.
• Each parent who wishes to share takes a turn telling their story to the group (3–5 minutes per person).
• Children can attend and listen, or even prepare their own little stories if they want to share too.
• After all stories are shared, open the circle for group reflection or informal conversation.

What you need

What You Need:

• A blank calendar template (monthly or weekly)
• Markers, stickers, or colored pens
• List of age-appropriate kindness activities
• A notebook or space for short reflections

Goal

Promote understanding, inclusion, and respect among children and families from different backgrounds by organizing an intercultural evening where families share food, music, traditions, and stories from their cultures.

Preparation

• Choose a country or culture to explore together. You can start with your child’s classmates’ cultural backgrounds, or pick randomly each month.
• Find one or two simple elements to focus on (e.g., a recipe, a song, a greeting, a traditional outfit).

Helpful Tips

• Encourage inclusion of languages spoken by minority families or those who don’t always participate.
• Teachers may rotate the focus word each week to include different languages and encourage classroom discussion.
• Offer help to families who may feel shy about participating—every word counts!
• If space is limited, consider creating a “Language Book” or a digital board on the school website.

Extra Resources

• Local immigrant support groups or cultural centers
• Online recipes and craft tutorials from global cultures
• Language apps for learning greetings in different languages
• Books like All Are Welcome or Same, Same but Different to read at home

What you need

• A welcoming space at school (classroom, library, or hall)
• Chairs or cushions arranged in a circle
• Invitations or posters to invite parents/guardians to participate
• Optional: drinks/snacks, storybooks from different cultures, recording device for archiving stories (with permission)

How to do it

1. Write one small act of kindness in each box of the calendar (or just choose 2–3 per week).Examples include:

• Say “hello” to someone new at school.
• Learn how to greet a friend in their language.
• Compliment a classmate’s traditional food, name, or clothing.
• Ask a friend about a holiday they celebrate.
• Invite someone who is often alone to play or chat.

2. Let your child decorate the calendar and proudly display it at home.3. After completing a task, let them put a sticker, smiley face, or checkmark.

How to do it

Tell your child: “This week we’re visiting a new culture!”Look up a few interesting facts about the country together. Ask questions like:

• What language is spoken there?
• What do children eat or play with?
• How do families celebrate birthdays or holidays?
• Try a fun activity together:
• Cook a dish (or order it and talk about the ingredients)
• Listen to music or watch a dance video
• Learn how to say “hello,” “thank you,” or “goodbye”
• Make a small craft like a paper flag or festival decoration

Let your child share what they learned with a sibling, grandparent, or friend.

Preparation

• Coordinate with a teacher or the parent association to set a date for the event.
• Invite parents to come and share a short personal story from their own childhood: a game they played, a memory of a holiday or tradition, a life lesson, or a funny experience.
• Ask them to bring an object or photo (if possible) related to their story.
• Prepare a list of gentle prompts in case someone feels shy (e.g., “What was your favorite thing to do at school?” “What made you feel proud as a child?”).

How to do it

• Draw or print a tree shape. Write your child’s name at the base of the trunk.
• On the branches or leaves, add elements that represent your family’s culture(s). These might include:
• Languages spoken at home
• Favorite meals or traditional recipes
• Cultural celebrations or holidays
• Songs, sayings, or customs
• Family values like hospitality, honesty, respect

Involve your child in decorating and choosing the elements. Encourage storytelling: “This is a song Grandma used to sing,” or “We always cook this meal on New Year’s.”

Preparation

• Talk with your child about the languages spoken at home (this can include dialects or sign languages).
• Contact your child’s teacher to ask about starting a “Language Wall” in the classroom or hallway.
• Reach out to other parents to contribute one or more words from their home language(s).
• Ask each family to write the word in their language along with the meaning and how to pronounce it.

Goal

Encourage children to practice empathy, inclusion, and respect in their daily lives by completing simple, culturally sensitive acts of kindness. This helps reinforce positive social behavior and supports the development of intercultural awareness at school and in the community.

How to Reflect

Sit together and talk about the finished tree. Ask your child:

• What are you proud of in our family?
• What makes our culture special or unique?
• What did you learn about our family that you didn’t know before?

Talk about how every family is different and how that makes classrooms and communities richer.

What you need

• Internet or books to explore a chosen country
• Ingredients for a simple recipe (optional)
• Music playlist, YouTube videos, or storybooks related to the selected culture
• Paper and coloring materials for flag drawing or crafts

Extra Resources

• Books or online videos about storytelling across cultures
• Multilingual children’s story collections
• Local libraries, cultural centers, or museums that offer storytelling events
• Free story-sharing platforms like StoryCorps or Global Digital Library

How to Reflect

Ask your child:“Which word do you like most from the wall?”“Did you know this language existed before?”“How do you feel when you see our language on the wall too?”

• Emphasize the beauty of language and how knowing even one word from another language can build friendships.

Helpful Tips

• This activity can be adapted for multicultural or blended families by combining elements from different cultures.
• If your child is adopted or doesn’t know parts of their background, you can focus on values, memories, or chosen traditions.
• Display the family culture tree at home as a reminder of shared identity and pride.

Encourage your child to share their tree with classmates if they feel comfortable—it’s a great conversation starter!

What you need

• Willing parents/guardians from diverse backgrounds
• A space at school or a local community center
• Materials for posters, decorations, and cultural displays
• Support from school staff or the parent association
• A simple plan for food safety and cultural sensitivity