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Giving Thanks with Halmoni: Celebrating Chuseok
Giving Thanks with Halmoni: Celebrating Chuseok, the Korean Harvest Festival is a warm, inviting picture book that introduces young readers to Chuseok – one of Korea’s most important holidays. It…
Read MoreFortune Cookies for Everyone! Review & Activity
Fortune Cookies for Everyone! The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat invites readers on a warm, meaningful journey through history, culture, and family storytelling – centered…
Read MoreGanesha Goes Green Book Review & Activities
Lakshmi Thamizhmani’s Ganesha Goes Green is a beautiful picture book introducing young readers to the importance of environmental consciousness through the beloved Hindu deity, Ganesha. Disclosure: We received a complimentary…
Read MoreCrafting Your Way Around the World: Exploring Cultures
Crafting is a fun and engaging way to teach kids about different cultures and their traditions. They provide a hands-on, experiential learning experience that engages children’s senses and imaginations. Through…
Read MoreWhy Kodomo No Hi is More Than Just Children’s Day
Have you heard of Kodomo No Hi? You might know it as Children’s Day in Japan, but it’s more than just a day for kids. Kodomo No Hi has a…
Read MorePowwow Day Book Review & Activities
“Everyone dances in and moves around the circle, all connected to the drum, Mother Earth, and one another.“ Disclosure: We received a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes;…
Read MoreTry 5 Free Mindfulness Activities in Your Elementary Classroom
Students are taught strategies for comprehending reading and solving math problems, but teaching them strategies for practicing mindfulness isn’t typical in most classrooms. It should be. Children are experiencing anxiety…
Read MoreDumpling Day! A Celebration of 10 Delicious Dumplings From Around the World
Dumplings, little hot pockets of goodness, are made by wrapping dough around a filling. The dough, filling, shape, and cooking method can be different based on the country or culture…
Read More10 Books to Help Kids Understand the Refugee Experience
With the fastest-growing refugee crisis underway, we turn to picture books to help kids understand the refugee experience and encourage them to open their hearts to help. Combined with thoughtful…
Read MoreTeaching Resources for Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
Mohawk parents have traditionally taught their children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth. “To be a human being is an honor, and we offer thanksgiving for…
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