Watch this story about some of the special days from around the world.
While you are watching, try to remember which countries and special days the video talks about.
Special Days Around The World
Watch this story about some of the special days from around the world.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we plan a celebration that everyone will enjoy?
- What makes celebrations special?
- How can we make celebrations more colourful and fun?
Possible Ideas
Class Celebration Celebration Scrapbook Party Designer
How can we plan a celebration that everyone will enjoy?
Possible Idea: Class Celebration
Activities:
- Brainstorm themes and activities for a class celebration (e.g., games, songs, decorations).
- Assign roles: planners, decorators, and activity leaders.
- Create invitations, decorations, and a simple schedule for the event.
- Invite members of the community to join the class celebration, too, if possible.
- Reflect on what made the celebration fun and meaningful.
What makes celebrations special?
Possible Idea: Celebration Scrapbook
Activities:
- Each student contributes a page about a celebration they enjoy (e.g., birthdays, cultural holidays, or graduations).
- Include drawings, photos, or descriptions of favorite foods, traditions, and activities.
- Compile the pages into a class scrapbook to share with families from school or the community.
- An expansion idea is to collect this information from members of the community in order to highlight local or family celebrations, too.
How can we make celebrations more colourful and fun?
Possible Idea: Party Designer
Activities:
- Students design and create their own party hats or decorations using craft materials.
- Incorporate symbols or colours related to specific celebrations (e.g., stars for New Year, balloons for birthdays).
- Display their creations during a classroom party or event.
- Create guidelines on how other people can make these decorations for themselves.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
