The pupils observe their heritage language at home, in school, and in their surroundings. In cooperation with other school subjects in grades 1 and 2, the pupils are encourage to use thier heritage language proficiency.

• You can name some of the festive traditions and customs from your own culture.
• You can tell when and where you use your heritage language.

Example: student can name the (festive) traditions on the pictures.

good performance

• You know the festive traditions and custom from your own culture.
• You use the appropriate language and customs in familiar situations.

Example: a year calendar with all the different celebration you celebrate in your family/ culutre group can be created

The student knows how to address people, knows the difference in speaking to friends/teachers/grand parents.

• You recognize differences between Finnish and your heritage culture and describe the ways of your heritage culture to other students.
• Your language use and cultural habits are appropriate for the situation.

Example: 

• What are the difference in school systems
• What are difference in eating habits
• What are differences in celebrating (e.g. Christmas)
• What are differences in addressing people? (e.g. how to speak to your teacher)