Immigrants to America sought security by attempting to continue their own language and customs that were familiar to them. Preserving ethnic and religious traditions has added a great deal of richness to the American way of living. During our school year there are lots of parades and festivals that go with each unit. The units were written to follow the school year. This will take in the Jewish holidays and the Greek festival that takes place at the end of September at Lighthouse Park.
Experimental education is so stimulating to the inner-city student.
As you go along in the unit, you will develop an appreciation of New Haven and its unique cultures. One last request would be to include as many adults as you can in the program. Parents and other staff members that the children really like can add a lot to the fun of the units.