Message from kblackstad
I teach 3rd grade and you are right, this is an excellent way to introduce Korean customs and culture. The custom of visiting the gravesite led to an interesting discussion in my class about respecting elders. We related this respect to the respect of the Native Americans to their elders and ancestors and spoke about how we can respect our elders more when they are still alive! We also led into a conversation about Japan and traditions in Japan. Thankfully that was discussed in this class, so I felt comfortable discussing it with my Japanese students. Literature is such a fantastic way to get the kids relating to each other and other cultures. Well, that should go for adults, too! 