Grades 1–5
Celebrations Around the World
Match 8 celebrations, including Diwali, Lunar New Year, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Eid al-Fitr, to how people celebrate.
Social studies worksheet · Cultures and traditions
Foods Around the World
Match 8 famous foods, like sushi, tacos, paella and poutine, to the countries they come from, then draw a family favorite.
- 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 food to the country it comes from.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Draw a food your family loves to eat
- What is it? When do you eat it?
Words on this sheet
CountrySushiMexicoTacosFrancePizzaPolandCanadaKimchiJapanPierogiSpainPaellaPoutineItaly
Teacher tip
Find each country on a map after matching.
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.
- Pair it with a picture book or a short video on the same topic.
Watch for
Keep it respectful. Cultures are living traditions, not costumes.
Talk about it
- What tradition does your family have?
- What did you learn that surprised you?
Take it further
Hold a class culture day where kids share something from home.
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