- Definition
Culture is simply the shared way of life for a group of people, including their traditions, beliefs, and creations like art or music.
Making colourful masks for a special holiday celebration is part of that group's culture.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Culture is like your family's special traditions — the songs you sing, the foods you eat, and the stories you share.
Ask your child: What is a special food our family loves to make?
Common mix-up: Kids may think culture is only something people in other countries have. Everyone has a culture, which includes your own family's special ways of doing things.
Examples
- Singing special songs and doing traditional dances for a celebration.
- Cooking special foods for a holiday, like decorating cookies.
culture is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
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