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Cultural Connections is a series of 12 week long, literature based, hands-on curriculum guides that have been designed to be used with 6-8 year old children. These guides have been created to help introduce young students to the cultures and people from around the world. We will focus on the elements of life that we all have in common such as family, food, festivals, crafts, music, and games.
Unit One will include activities for France, Kenya, Tanzania, and Japan. Make a stained glass window, roll your own sushi, and learn to play Mancala.
Please note: You will need a copy of the Teacher’s Guide to use this unit.
Visit How to Use Cultural Connections to answer any questions you might have about the program.
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- 36 Pages long: includes a full supply list, journal pages, activity/craft directions, recipes, and planner
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$20 Print Format
- Print style: Glossy Magazine 8.25″ x 10.75″
- Binding: Saddle-stitched which opens flat for easier copying
$14 Digital Format
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France, Kenya, Tanzania, Japan Blog Entries
Cultural Connections Reviews
Coming Soon
- 7/12/17 – On page 3 Week 6, Paper Bead Crafts should read Clay Bead Crafts
France, Kenya & Tanzania, Japan Books & Supplies
Cultural Connections Unit 1 :: France, Kenya & Tanzania, Japan
Primary Stories
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Adele and Simon by Barbara McClintock | Marcel Marceau by Gloria Spielman | Gustave Eiffel’s Spectacular Idea by Sharon Cooper | Beauty and the Beast ill. by Kinuko Craft | We All Went on a Safari by Laurie Krebs | Mama Panyau2019s Pancakes by Mary & Rich Chamberlin |Planting the Trees of Kenya by Claire Nivola | Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales (Kenya & Tanzania) |A Carp for Kimiko by Virginia Kroll | The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito | Kamishibai Man by Allen Say | Little One-Inch by Florence Sakade
Geography Resources
The Travel Book |Children Just Like Me |Spotlight on France | Spotlight on Kenya | Spotlight on Japan | Wee Sing Around the World | Flags of World 96 Color Stickers | World Map for Kids
Craft Supplies
Science Activities
Young Scientist Series Kit 1 | Recycle! A Handbook for Kids | Composting: Nature’s Recyclers | Measuring Penny | What Makes a Magnet
Additional Books
Below is a list of alternative and additional books that go along with this unit. Use these books if you cannot find one of the scheduled stories or as an add-on to extend the unit. Some of these books were used in a previous edition of the unit and may be out of print. Others were books that we just didn’t have room to include in the schedule. Many of the books are titles that have been recommended to us by our readers. Note: we have not read all of the books listed below so please preview any book listed here before reading it with your child. If you have a book that you would like to recommend to our readers, please post the title and author in the comments and we will add it to the list. Thanks!
France
Madame Martine by Sarah Brannen
The Cat Who Walked Across France by Kate Banks
Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Bjork
*There are several versions of this story, but this one specifically takes place in the French country side.
This is Paris Hardcover by Miroslav Sasek
A Walk in Paris Hardcover by Salvatore Rubbino
Pastry School in Paris: An Adventure in Capacity by Cindy Neuschwander
A Lion in Paris Hardcover by Beatrice Alemagna
Paris Up, Up and Away by Helene Druver
Kenya/Tanzania
Are You a Kenyan Child? by Kelly Cunnane
On a Road in Africa by Kim Doner
Here Is the African Savanna by Madeleine Dunphy
Safari, So Good!: All About African Wildlife by Bonnie Worth
A Savanna Habitat by Bobbie Kalman
Wangari’s Trees of Peace by Jeanette Winter
China
A Pair of Red Clogs by Masako Matsuno
You Wouldn’t Want to be a Ninja by John Malam
You Wouldn’t Want to be a Samurai by Fiona MacDonald
**The East-West House by Christy Hale
**Both of these books have difficult subject matter; preview before reading to your child!
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Please note: All of the book lists and craft/activity directions are available here on the website. The weekly schedule, coloring pages, maps, and complete supply list are only available when you purchase the unit.
I am incredibly thankful for all the homeschool companions you have put together. SimpleSeasons saved my first year of homeschooling and brought life & joy into my Kindergartener’s first year. I was first drawn to WeeFolk Art as I was seeking meaningful crafts that my Kindergartener could complete. Arts and crafts do not come naturally to me. Each craft here is lovely to look at and/or has a sense of purpose. The study of cultures and countries around us is SO needed, and I am grateful this companion guide can lead me to teach a love of learning about our world and neighbors – however different and similar we may be.
This actually all started because Michelle wasn’t finding a meaningful and gentle way to start her children’s education. It rather evolve. We are so thrilled to be able to share it with others. And, I couldn’t agree with you more about the importance of learning about other cultures. In the end our similarities are much greater than our differences. When you realized that, acceptance of differences seems natural! ~Kimara~