My family’s country would be the Philippines.
If I had a family come to my childcare center from the Philippines, I would do as much as I could to prepare. First I would find out their native language. There are different dialects in the Philippines so it would be helpful to know which one they spoke. I would try to learn some basic words so that I can communicate with the family. I would also keep my iphone close because I have an app that can translate for me if I need assistance.
I would also look into the foods they eat. I would try to offer foods that are more familiar so that the child will still eat. They may not be interested in trying some of our food as yet and I don’t believe it should be forced on her. I would also have the other students in her class try what she is eating so that their plates do not look different from hers and she does not feel singled out.
I would look to see what religion the family practices. This way when holiday’s come around we can celebrate her’s as well. We want to expose all the children to different cultures so this would be a great experience for the entire class.
I would also like to know what some traditional clothing looks like. While I am aware that for the most part the people of the Philippines dress like we do here in the states, I know that there are some traditional garbs that are worn for celebrations. These items can become apart of our dramatic play center so that she see’s her culture throughout the day.
Lastly I would look into family structure for those in the Philippines. Some cultures do not just have the parents and children in the home. Some cultures embrace grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins at home. I would like to be aware of this so we can talk about the different people in her home and definitely have pictures of them in the classroom for her to see.
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