Celebrating International Day was one of my favorite traditions at the schools I used to work for. It was a special day where students celebrated their different cultures by introducing food, customs, music, dance and many other elements from their culture or country of origin.
\nBelow are a few photos of this celebration in schools I have worked for.
\nAs a former IB\/PYP educator I firmly support the IB Learner\u2019s Profile:<\/p>\n
\u201c-We work together, take risks and inquire into our own and other cultures.
\n-We think about, and gain knowledge about, the world around us.
\n-We find ways to communicate our cultural learning.
\n-We are open minded, reflective and caring about all cultures.
\n-We strive to become truly balanced and principled global citizens.<\/p>\n
I always valued the similarities and differences each person\u2019s cultural heritage brought to our lives. I celebrated and shared our diversity on a daily basis both inside and outside the classroom in order to enrich the learning experience for my students and the whole school community.<\/p>\n
This yearly celebration was a wonderful opportunity for my school communities to acknowledge and celebrate their diversity and it was the inspiration for my Picture Book \u201cInternational Day\u201d.<\/p>\n
With this colorful and engaging book and the after reading activities that may develop I want to emphasize the importance of being open-minded to others and remind children, parents and teachers of the great number of commonalities and differences that make all of us, interesting, unique and special.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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