Posts by Julie Yeros
5 Important Book Categories for Classroom Library and Why Kids Need Them
Books play a powerful role in teaching, connecting, and inspiring students and the importance of including diverse books in a classroom library cannot be overstated. Diverse books offer multiple perspectives, promote…
Read More7 Earth Tales From Around the World
These 7 Earth Tales From Around the World share the unique connection between the natural world and cultures of the past – and remind us of our important work as…
Read MoreCelebrate Outdoor Classroom Day
Think about the last time you saw a child grinning wildly, bursting with excitement, and eager to explore. Chances are, they were outside in the playground at break time, not…
Read MoreLittle Stories of Great Composers Musical Book Series
Little Stories of Great Composers is a classical music series that travels through time to introduce children to classical composers. Each story is based on a real event in the…
Read MoreKids’ Garden Activity Deck
Dig in, explore the garden and have fun indoors and out! Fifty easy-to-follow activity cards in 5 engaging categories invite children to learn not just the basics of gardening, but…
Read MoreIdioms for English Language Learners
An idiom is a phrase that says one thing but means something different. They are used across all cultures and languages, and can be particularly confusing for early and new language…
Read MoreStory of the Mongolian Tent House
Discover how the traditional Mongolian tent house, known as a ger, was inspired by nature in its creation long ago and later became a symbol of harmony and friendship. Story…
Read MoreCelebrating Diversity in KidLit: Read Your World Day
“Our mission is to not only raise awareness for the kid’s books that celebrate diversity but to get more of these books into classrooms and libraries.” -Read Your World Day…
Read MoreMulticultural Versions of The Twelve Days of Christmas
Multicultural versions of the holiday classic, The Twelve Days of Christmas, provide a fun glimpse into different cultures. Many of us are familiar with a partridge in a pear tree, but…
Read More7 Unique Cultures We Could Learn From
7 Unique Cultures We Can Learn From is a guest post by Mo Mulla from Parental Questions – a resource for simple & practical tips that solve everyday parental problems.…
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