Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about moving abroad and gain an understanding of different countries and cultures.

Materials and Prep

• World map or globe
• Coloring materials
• Books about different countries
• Imagination and curiosity

Activities

• 1. Passport Creation: Create a pretend passport with your name, age, and a drawing of yourself. Where would you like to travel?
• 2. Country Coloring: Pick a country on the map and color its flag. Learn a fun fact about that country!
• 3. Story Time: Read a book about a child living in a different country. Imagine what their life is like.
• 4. Language Fun: Learn how to say "hello" in different languages. Practice greeting each other in those languages.
• 5. Packing Game: Pretend to pack a suitcase for your trip abroad. What essentials would you need?

Talking Points

• Traveling: "Traveling means going to a new place far away from home. It's like going on a big adventure!"
• Countries: "Countries are places where different people live. Each country has its own flag and language."
• Cultures: "Cultures are the special things that people do in different countries. Like the food they eat or the way they dance."
• Language: "Language is how people talk to each other. People speak different languages in different countries."
• Exploring: "Exploring means learning new things about the world around us. It's so exciting to explore different countries!"