This quarter is focusing on heritage. The students have a homework assignment tonight to write down somethings about their own heritage. Examples of this go beyond the countries our ancestors came from. I'd really like for the students to look at their family traditions, family quotes, things passed down, and other examples of how they became who they are.
Parents, what are some of your favorite traditions that you enjoy sharing with your child. This is YOUR homework. I'd like to share what you write with the kids. It will be interesting for me to read some of what you share to see how many students relate to those same traditions.
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ReplyDeleteThe traditions that I enjoy with my daughter Caitlin Lance are viewing holiday lights during the Christmas seasons. Sharing cooking recipes that were passed down from other family members. Taking pictures of new state signs that we may be entering during family trips. Going to Kansas City every summer to enjoy Oceans of Fun. Telling stories about family around a camp fires. These are just some things that come to my mind when discussing family traditions.
ReplyDeletemy goodness...I'm finally in...so sorry for the delayed reaction
ReplyDeleteWhat would we do without passed down recipes??? I wouldn't have ever learned to cook! I love family traditions and hearing about everyone's different traditions.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure about traditions passed down but did start a tradition with my children at birth. Every Christmas I take them to pick out a special ornament to represent them, write their name on it and year. My plan is to give them their box of ornaments when they have their own home/tree. The kids love to get their ornaments out every year and put them on the tree. When it gets closer to Christmas they always ask "When are we going shopping?" with excitement. I also started the tradition with my step-daughters.
ReplyDeleteI love that tradition! What a precious thing to have as an adult. Your kids will cherish this for years to come.
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