Pick a culture different from your own to learn about together. This could be a culture represented in your school or neighborhood, a heritage culture from your family tree, or somewhere you're curious about. Younger kids might focus on tangible things like food and holidays, while older kids can dig into history, values, and daily life. The goal is genuine curiosity, not treating cultures like museum exhibits.

Use books, documentaries, websites, and if possible, conversations with people from that culture to learn. Explore daily life, traditions, values, food, language basics, holidays, and history. For younger kids, picture books and simple videos work great. Older kids can read articles, watch documentaries, or explore cultural museums (in-person or virtual). Take notes on what surprises you or makes you think differently.

Try something hands-on from the culture—cook a traditional dish together, learn a folk dance, celebrate a holiday, listen to music, or try a craft. Experiential learning makes cultures feel real rather than abstract. Approach this as humble learners, not as 'playing pretend.' Acknowledge that your version won't be authentic, but you're learning with respect.

If possible, have a conversation with someone from the culture you've been learning about. This could be a classmate's parent, a family friend, or even a virtual pen-pal connection through school. Ask respectful questions about their experiences and perspectives. Listen more than you talk. Remember they're individuals, not spokespeople for their entire culture, so approach with curiosity, not expectations.

Talk about what you learned and how it changed your thinking. What surprised you? What similarities did you notice between this culture and your own? How does understanding different cultures make you a better person or citizen? Discuss how you'll apply this learning in daily life—maybe noticing diverse perspectives at school, being curious instead of judgmental about differences, or standing up if you see someone being treated unfairly because of their culture.