Lesson Plan

Celebration Activities Plan

Introduce 2nd grade students to the spring equinox and explore cultural celebrations with hands-on crafts and engaging discussions.

This lesson builds cultural awareness and creativity by showcasing diverse traditions, helping young learners appreciate global diversity.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Material Review

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity and Exploration

25 minutes

Step 3

Discussion and Wrap Up

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Spring Celebrations!

Welcome slide. Introduce the topic of Spring Equinox and cultural celebrations. Share a brief overview of what will be covered, including key traditions and fun crafts.

What is the Spring Equinox?

Explain what the Spring Equinox is. Use simple language and interactive questions to get students engaged.

Cultural Celebrations

Show images or icons representing different cultural celebrations associated with spring. Mention a few, such as Nowruz, Holi, and Easter, explaining that they are celebrated around this time in different parts of the world.

Let's Get Crafty!

Provide an introduction to the hands-on crafts. Explain that students will work in groups to create decorations inspired by one of the cultural celebrations discussed.

Wrap Up & Share

Wrap up the session by inviting groups to share their creations. Recap what was learned and reinforce the lesson's key message about cultural diversity and the beauty of spring traditions.