Members of the child s family are invited in to read books, share talents and interests. The child s favorite foods are shared among classmates. The aim of this program is to share the unique culture and personality of the child and his or her family. Children take turns performing simple jobs in the classroom, developing a sense of the classroom community and a responsibility to it. The principles of conflict resolution are encouraged to build a sense of control and a feeling of having a personal role in the classroom community.
Holidays are also an important vehicle through which cultural traditions are shared.
The goal of the social studies program is to promote an awareness of the child s role in the classroom and global community. An awareness of various world cultures and traditions is also used to achieve this goal.