Holidays
Celebrating Grandparents’ Day with Multicultural Stories
Grandparents’ Day is a special occasion to honor the wisdom, love, and traditions passed down through generations. It’s a time to celebrate the unique bond between grandparents and grandchildren, recognizing…
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 MoreJuneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day and Jubilee Day, is a significant holiday in the United States that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This day holds…
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 MoreA Persian Passover Book Review & Activities
“We learned that anyone who is in need of a place for the seder is welcome. Let’s celebrate together!” Disclosure: We received a complimentary copy of this book for review…
Read MoreIt’s Chinese New Year, Curious George
Join the beloved character Curious George and his friend Mei as they celebrate Chinese New Year. Discover the traditions of this special holiday through rhyming text, colorful art, and illustrated…
Read MoreHelpful Resources for Teaching Kids How to Do a Research Project on a Country
Getting young students excited to do a research project on a country is easy. Finding quality resources for teaching them how to do the research is not. We’ve gathered helpful…
Read More5 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 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 MoreLin Yi’s Lantern A Moon Festival Tale
Follow a boy’s trip through a market as he bargains for the list of items his family needs for an important celebration. And cheer him on as he tries to…
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