When a Tradition Changes: Kindergarten Social Studies

This a family tradition interview worksheet asks children to ask a familiar person about a repeated activity and represent what was learned. Ask someone whether a repeated family activity has changed as people grew or moved. The illustrated activity includes two prompts and a conversation starter. Read the situation together, then look at the details named in the instructions before choosing, drawing, tracing, or explaining a response. An adult can read the words aloud so the child can concentrate on the idea being explored.

The first prompt is: Draw something about the earlier activity on the left page. The second asks: Draw what happens now on the right. Tell what you learned. Begin with a real conversation and use the person’s response as the source for the drawing. Ask a short follow-up if a detail is unclear, then check that the picture represents what was shared.

Ask the person first and listen to their response before drawing. The album can show people, places, objects, or steps according to this page’s prompts. A tradition may be an everyday activity, and it can change over time or remain much the same. Let the child explain how the drawing connects with what the person actually said. The conversation starter continues the activity: Explain your idea. Listen to someone else's idea.

Find more activities at this level in Kindergarten Social Studies Adventures. For another activity on the same topic, explore a family tradition interview printables. Use the page during a short conversation at home or in a small group. Finish by asking the child to explain one observation or decision in their own words; a specific example is more useful than repeating a rule without a reason.