We Celebrate Levels 1-2

We Celebrate is a joyful exploration of how people around the world mark special occasions. From birthdays to Diwali and Hanukkah, this early reader introduces students to a variety of cultural celebrations, each with its own traditions and symbols. Linked to the anchor book Discovering My World, the book features repetition, photographs, and simple sentence structures that support emerging readers. Celebrations include cultural elements such as light, candles, fireworks, and food, providing engaging visual cues for developing comprehension. Word study is supported through double medial sounds and punctuation such as apostrophes and exclamation marks. This inclusive title promotes appreciation for diversity and is ideal for multicultural classroom discussions.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds cultural awareness and celebrates diversity through shared traditions.
• Supports early reading development with repetitive sentence patterns.
• Encourages recognition of punctuation and sound patterns.
• Develops oral language and vocabulary around celebrations.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a celebration calendar with student contributions.
• Draw or collage your favourite celebration from the book.
• Act out a celebration with props and costumes.
• Use the book as a springboard for learning greeting words from other cultures.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 4+
• Book dimensions: 20cm x 15cm; 8 pages
• Sturdy, child-safe construction and ink
• Ideal for use in early years and EAL settings