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Social studies worksheet · Cultures and traditions
One, Two, Three Around the World
Match 8 ways to count to three, from uno, dos, tres and un, deux, trois to ichi, ni, san and moja, mbili, tatu, to their languages.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Cultures and traditions, World geography, Respect and curiosity
What kids do
“Draw a line from each way to count to three to its language. Then try counting out loud!”
Printed on the sheet:
- Eins, zwei, drei
- Ask someone you know to teach you to count in another language. Write it here.
Words on this sheet
SpanishSwahiliGermanFrenchHindi
Teacher tip
Count to three in a new language every morning.
How to use it
- Find each place on a globe or world map as you go.
- Invite families to share a tradition, a food or a song.
- Start with a quick question that connects the topic to kids’ own lives.
Watch for
Keep it respectful. Cultures are living traditions, not costumes.
Talk about it
- What would you like to learn more about?
- How does this connect to where we live?
Take it further
Hold a class culture day where kids share something from home.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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