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Kolam: A Mathematical Treasure of South India
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Thirumurthy, Vidya; Simic-Muller, Ksenija – Childhood Education, 2012
In the art form of "kolam," dots called "pulli" are arranged in rhombic, square, triangular, or free shapes, and a single, uninterrupted linear or curvilinear line, called the "kambi," intertwines the dots (Yanagisawa & Nagata, 2007). While there are no written or verbally stated rules, Yanagisawa and Nagata have…
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Foreign Countries, Cultural Activities, Learning Activities
"I Go to School Six Days a Week": The Role of Cultural and Religious Practices within Hybrid Turkish-American Communities in Supporting Academic and Socioemotional Growth
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Isik-Ercan, Zeynep – Childhood Education, 2012
Children's participation in cultural activities within the community, and the particular cognitive and socioemotional skills that they gain as a result of their participation, have been thoroughly studied (Cole, 1990; Gallimore & Tharp, 1990; Moll et al., 2005; Scribner & Cole, 1981). However, the connection of these skills to school learning or…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Emotional Development, Muslims, Cultural Activities
Holidays in the Public School Kindergarten: An Avenue for Emerging Religious and Spiritual Literacy.
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Myers, Michal Elaine; Myers, Barbara Kimes – Childhood Education, 2002
Addresses holidays in the curriculum and concerns raised for educators about how to be inclusive and recognize students' different cultures. Presents a sample approach to exploring holidays in the classroom, including techniques for brainstorming, celebration activities, children's individual experiences, expanding experiences, engaging families,…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Cultural Influences