Exploring Different Cultures With Your Child | AD

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Educating your children about different cultures is an ideal way to help them learn to respect and celebrate diversity. It will also give them a deeper understanding of the traditions and customs their classmates may follow. This kind of knowledge about various cultures will benefit your child throughout their lifetime. Here are some great tips from Oaks International School on how you can explore other cultures with your child.

A fun and interesting way to teach your children about other cultures is to explore various holidays and celebrations from around the world. For example, Chinese New Year, Diwali, Hanukkah or Ramadan. Add these events to your family calendar and use each one as an opportunity to teach your child about the traditions that take place. Discuss the people, the religion, the music, the food and any other interesting facts about that special date.

Teaching children a new language can have many advantages. Being multilingual will help children to form relationships across the globe and promote an overall sense of cultural appreciation and understanding.

Reading books and watching documentaries is an ideal way for your child to learn about different cultures and traditions. Books and media can help to transport us to anywhere in the world and experience new lifestyles. Spend time with your child exploring various cultures online and by reading together.

Expand your child’s cultural awareness through food. By cooking together you can introduce your child to many different foods from around the world. In addition, your child will learn about various ingredients, utensils and dining etiquettes shared by other cultures.

Finally, it is important to be a positive role model for your child and demonstrate cultural empathy and sensitivity. Parents must lead by example and always embrace diversity. If you are not open-minded about other people, you can’t expect your child to be.

Michelle