The Seasonal Round and The Cycle of life will encourage students' interaction with adults in the community through fieldwork. Lessons may be easily incorporated into language arts and social studies and include extensions in other subjects as well. The number of class periods that you choose for each lesson depends upon the depth you want to go into, thus the recommended length of study for each lesson reflects this flexibility. Taking what you need as a teacher from various sources is part of the occupational folklife of teaching. Then choose among lessons in the other units in an order that fits your curriculum needs.
Students can build Louisiana folklife portfolios over time.
The guide lists numerous publications, recordings, and videos that will enhance students' work, and it may make sense to purchase a few and to borrow some from libraries. Try to link with other teachers in your school or elsewhere in the state to share problems and successes. Involve families, community members, and the school community during the year. Publicize students' work in the school paper and local media. Give presentations at teacher workshops or regional education meetings.