Americans are people who live in America, and they all have something special in common, they love being part of a big, fun group that’s always growing.
Imagine you're playing with your favorite toy box. Every time someone new joins the game, they bring a little piece of their own world into the box. That's kind of what happens when people become Americans, they add something new and exciting to the mix.
What Makes Americans Unique
- They come from everywhere: Some were born in America, like you might be if you live there now. Others came from far away, just like how your friend might move from another town or country to join your game.
- They all share a home: Even though they have different stories and backgrounds, they all live in the same big house, America, where everyone gets to play together.
So whether you're building a tower with blocks or helping make a new friend feel welcome, being an American is like being part of a really fun and ever-growing game that everyone loves.
Examples
- A new student in a school explaining where they're from and how that shapes who they are.
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See also
- What is diversity?
- What is intersectionality?
- How Do I Know If I Am A Woman?
- Do we learn about the culture in the new language or our own?
- Don’t feel like you belong In this world?