Fry Bread and Family Heritage

Grade Level: 1-4

Time: 45–60 Minutes

Essential Question

How does Fry Bread help us understand Native American/Indigenous culture, history, and family traditions?

About This Lesson

In this lesson, students will explore the richness and diversity of Indigenous peoples through the award-winning picture book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Through a read-aloud, guided discussion, and hands-on cultural exploration activity, students will learn how food can tell stories, preserve traditions, and connect generations.