Stories are told that history may be preserved. Have you been searching for a way to teach your students about Ukrainian culture without the present shadow of war?
This country study presents the culture of Ukraine through folktales, living history books, and biography. In this study, 20 books are recommended, each with an accompanying video and easy activity. Some difficult histories are more suitable for older ages and in these cases, alternative book choices are provided for younger students.
In this 10-day study, you will learn about pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian method of egg decoration for spring and Easter. You may be inspired to grow your own sunflowers this summer as you learn about it’s life cycle and the process of extracting sunflower oil.
A brief history of the country is touched upon with the flag study, and a few books are recommended to learn about the Holocaust in Ukraine and Chernobyl. Also for older students (ages 9+) is a list of six historical fiction chapter books about the previously mentioned topics as well as the Holodomor, or Great Famine. Read a few reviews of our favorite ones.
All proceeds from the sale of this Ukraine cultural study will go towards humanitarian aid and relief through programs run by GlobalGiving.
This 31-page cultural unit study is perfect for but not limited to ages 5 to 11. Yes, you can use this with multiple age groups at once! I started studying countries this way with four children ranging from ages 3 to 9, and now my oldest ones are almost 11. With every study, my kids ask for more books, videos and activities!
I made a few Instagram posts and reels back when my kids and I went through this fun study! Things tend to get buried over there, so here they are:
Cooking
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