Why Celebrate Heritage Months with Kids?

Every month is a celebration of humanity’s rich tapestry. Through storytelling, language, and cultural resources, My Other Tongue honors the diverse threads that shape our communities, especially for children.

1. Building Empathy & Respect

Children are invited to explore cultures beyond their own, learning to see others as neighbors, not strangers. Heritage months become a space to honor differences, recognize dignity, and foster inclusive thinking.

“Celebrating heritage months teaches them to honor differences and recognize the dignity in every story.”

2. Deepening Identity & Belonging

Whether a child sees their own heritage reflected or discovers something new, these moments affirm that every story matters. My Other Tongue uses bilingual storytelling and scaffolded activities to say: “You belong. So does your neighbor.”

3. Sparking Curiosity & Lifelong Learning

Heritage months open doors to wonder through music, food, language, and faith. Children are encouraged to ask questions, explore traditions, and grow into culturally aware citizens.

“Let’s raise kids who celebrate diversity—not just tolerate it.”

Want to start a conversation about Heritage? Here are a few resources (They are so many more) that you can use to start a conversation around empathy, respect, identity, belonging, curiosity and lifelong learning! Happy Reading!

Click here to see a list of Heritage Months that are being celebrated in 2025.

Warmly,

Lisa Renea Shaw

Author of Liam’s Faith Adventures & Aaliyah es Una Chica Especial |amazon.com/author/lisareneashaw | Chief Language Specialist, My Other Tongue Language School |www.myothertongue.com/courses | Educator, Curriculum Designer & Mompreneur | https://linktr.ee/lisareneashaw

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