Cultural Awareness Books

Written for teachers at all grade levels, this 6-page guide provides strategies and suggestions to support culturally and linguistically diverse students. With the influx of cultural diversity in schools, teachers can use the strategies in this resource to improve on five pedagogical areas—classroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and situational appropriateness—through meaningful and ready-to-implement activities..This 6-page AYF guide helps teachers validate students’ unique home environments while delivering tools for success in mainstream culture..Emphasizes important topics in an easy-to-read format.Provides key tips and strategies to help educators engage a diverse range of students.Includes suggestions for validating students’ home environments as well as delivering the tools for success in mainstream culture.Offers easy access to additional teacher resources such as videos, student templates, and educational websites.ISBN 9781087648316

Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities. The 10 charming stories feature characters from different cultural backgrounds who learn about the people and places around them—and their own place in the world. Each book comes with background information and discussion prompts and is correlated with guided reading levels I, J, and K. Set includes a family guide..Age group 6-8 years.Author Katrina Ardiente Alonso.9781338837216.Build community by building cultural awareness and appreciation.Provide representation with books written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Supports cultural responsiveness.Supports Family and Community Engagement.Contains a digital companion.Compelling stories expand kids' understanding and build connections across cultural experiences

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning 2nd Edition has been updated to reflect current research, best practices, and evidence-based teaching strategies. Written to address all grade levels, this invaluable resource provides novice and experienced educators with a pedagogical framework for implementing culturally and linguistically responsive teaching strategies in today's diverse classrooms. Teachers will be able to implement best-practice instruction with the practical, easy-to-implement strategies and concrete activities provided in the book, and learn how to approach their instruction through a culturally and linguistically responsive lens. This resource addresses the following pedagogical areas: classroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and situational appropriateness. Educators will feel empowered and excited to implement this framework because it embraces and places value on students' culture and language, allowing them to thrive in the classroom. This 2nd edition includes an updated reference section and resources for further reading..This invaluable resource provides novice and experienced educators with a pedagogical framework for implementing culturally and linguistically responsive teaching strategies in today's diverse classrooms.Teachers will be able to implement best-practice instruction with the practical, easy-to-implement strategies and concrete activities provided in the book, and learn how to approach their instruction through a culturally and linguistically responsive lens.This resource addresses the following pedagogical areas: classroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and situational appropriateness.Grade K - 12

From helping those in need to spreading joy in difficult times, these titles teach the importance of generosity and putting yourself in another's shoes. This bundle includes: A Place to Stay (9781782858249), Herb the Vegetarian Dragon (9781905236473), Dance Like a Leaf (9781646860579), Making Happy (9781646866229), Midnight Mitzvah (9798888592342)..Teaches important skills for social-emotional learning.Best suited for children ages 6-8..5 Book Set: A Place To Stay, Herb The Vegetarian Dragon, Dance Like A Leaf, Making Happy, Midnight Mitzvah.Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds.Features engaging animal main characters.Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered.With delightful stories and enchanting illustrations, this set is perfect for nurturing social skills and inspiring heartfelt connections.

Open the door to conversations about similarities and differences as you meet people from a wide variety of countries, cultures, abilities and lifestyles. Ensure that your classroom reflects the wider world -- and that all the children in your care see themselves in the books you read. Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds. Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered. Expands kids global perspectives. This bundle includes: To Carnival! [Kirkus Best Picture Books of the Year 2021 (9781646861620)]; Ganesha Goes Green [Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection (9781646869985)]; A Gift for Amma [Bank Street's Best Children's Book of the Year 2021 (9781646860623)]; Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs [New York Public Library Fall 2022 Picks for Kids, Children's Book Council Hot Off the Press Reading List 2022 (9781646866212)]..Age group 6-7 years.DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.9798888593387.This bundle includes: To Carnival! (9781646861620); Ganesha Goes Green (9781646869985); A Gift for Amma (9781646860623); Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs (9781646866212)..AUTHENTIC VOICES: Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories.ENDNOTES: Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered..GLOBAL AWARENESS: Expands kids global perspectives.Introduce children to the beautiful diversity of our world

Open the door to conversations about similarities and differences as you meet people from a wide variety of countries, cultures, abilities and lifestyles. Ensure that your classroom reflects the wider world -- and that all the children in your care see themselves in the books you read. Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered. Expands kids global perspectives. This bundle includes: Benita and the Night Creatures [Pura Belpré Author Honor (9798888590034)]; Run, Little Chaski [Bank Street Children's Book Committe's Best Books of 2023 (9781646861651)]; My Cousin's Mermaid (9798888590058); Stranded! [Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, ALA Notable Children's Books 2024 (9781646869923)]..Age group 6-7 years.DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.9798888593370.This bundle includes: Benita and the Night Creatures (9798888590034); Run, Little Chaski (9781646861651); My Cousin's Mermaid (9798888590058); Stranded! (9781646869923)..AUTHENTIC VOICES: Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories.ENDNOTES: Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered..GLOBAL AWARENESS: Expands kids global perspectives.Introduce children to the beautiful diversity of our world

Grow connections while fostering English and Spanish reading skills with these eight vibrant bilingual stories that spotlight Latine characters at home, in school, and in their communities. Each story reflects the characters' different cultural traditions and lifestyles, celebrating diversity while supporting multilingual learning. A teaching guide for families and educators helps build children's reading comprehension skills and deepen their understanding of various Hispanic heritages. Includes 8 books..Build reading skills in two languages, meeting the needs of multilingual learners..For ages 6-7 years.2 Workbooks.Support in-class and at-home learning with text-specific cultural notes and discussion prompts for each book.Grow cultural awareness, empathy, and social connections

This timely book counters the devastating effects of racism on children's learning with a focus on "revolutionary love". Sharing ways they've overcome personal and professional challenges in their teaching, the authors show readers how to unpack unconscious biases and examine common, but inherently racist practices that make learning difficult or impossible for many children of color. They offer in return practices that affirm and celebrate all students' identities, languages, and cultures- building a community of engaged, valued, and thoughtful learners. You'll find guidelines for selecting diverse children's books, and ways to use those books in reading and writing lessons that help children identify both glaring and veiled forms of racism and take an anti-racist stance. If you want to create a vibrant classroom community that honors the funds of knowledge that children of color and their families bring to school, this is the book for you..Provides tools for exploring oneself, one's systems, and one's curriculum to gather baseline information to create more inclusive, culturally sensitive environments for children..Suggests teaching ideas that can be applied seamlessly and smoothly to the existing reading and writing program.Offers guidelines for reaching out to families and the community to enhance curriculum.Speaks to all concerned teachers, regardless of their own cultural background, geographic location, or class make-up.Authors have worked as classroom teachers, university researchers, and teacher educators

Includes recipes in the back of each book! Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds. Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered and feature kid-friendly recipes. Features the importance of family through different family structures. This bundle includes: The Perfect Sushi [Children's Book Council Hot Off the Press Reading List 2023 (9781646868384)]; The Bread Pet [Nautilus Silver Book Award 2021 (9781646860654)]; Dinner on Domingos [Children's Book Council Hot Off the Press Reading List 2021 (9781646862948)]; Bring Back the Babka! (9798888590096)..Age group 7-8 years.DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.9798888593394.This bundle includes: The Perfect Sushi (9781646868384); The Bread Pet (9781646860654); Dinner on Domingos (9781646862948); Bring Back the Babka! (9798888590096)..AUTHENTIC VOICES: Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories.ENDNOTES & RECIPES: Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered and feature kid-friendly recipes.FAMILY: Features the importance of family through different family structures.Celebrate different cuisines from around the world with this set of picture books, while also learning lessons of global awareness and social-emotional learning

Explore the power of play-based culturally relevant curriculum in early childhood classrooms! This teacher resource provides practical strategies that create playful learning opportunities for diverse students. From authors Nadia Kenisha Bynoe and Angelique Thompson, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to using play-based learning experiences to introduce curriculum content. With these useful strategies and tips, educators can create equitable learning environments that support the diverse needs of learners and speak to multiple identities and lived experiences. Engage children in purposeful learning that is designed to provoke thought, curiosity, and wonder with the help of this book!.Shows teachers how to modify their classroom environments to be more child-centered.Presents a comprehensive guide to developing play-based learning experiences as entry points for curriculum content.Offers a wealth of examples and pictures of learning experiences the authors have created; includes explanations of the planning behind them.Explores how a play-centric approach supports the diverse needs of learners and honors children's unique experiences

Spread joy and compassion with this heartwarming Love One Another set. This bundle includes: The Boy Who Grew Flowers (978184686749), Family Reunion (9781646862184), Lola's Fandango (9781782853985), Old Clothes for Dinner (9798888590683), The Last Hazelnut (9781646860555)..Teaches important skills for social-emotional learning.Best suited for children ages 6-8..5 Book Set: The Boy Who Grew Flowers, Family Reunion, Lola's Fandango, Old Clothes For Dinner, The Last Hazelnut.Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds.Models positive intergenerational relationships.Features engaging animal main characters.Each story encourages young readers to embrace kindness and share love with others, whether through passing on family traditions, nurturing friendships, or sharing delicious meals.

Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities. The 10 charming stories feature characters from different cultural backgrounds who learn about the people and places around them—and their own place in the world. Books include background information and discussion prompts, and are correlated with guided reading levels I, J, & K. Set includes a teaching guide with reproducible activity pages. Each set includes 40 books..Age group 6-8 years.Published by Scholastic Teaching Solutions.9781338837209.40 books.Supports cultural responsiveness.Build community by building cultural awareness and appreciation.Provide representation with books written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Contains a digital companion.Supports Family and Community Engagement.Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction. Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySELF's I Believe in Myself books inspire self-motivation, goal-setting, and optimism. The inside front cover of each book offers teaching tips to ease conversations about behavior while building reading skills to meet Common Core Standards. The inside back cover offers post-reading questions and real world connection opportunities.Four theme sets emphasize the abilities and character traits that enable people to work with others, learn effectively, and play important roles in their families and communities..Self Awareness/Diversity.Grades PK - 2.Ellen Garcia.Pack of 6.7 5/8"H x 6"W

Cultivate empathy and boost key reading skills with this collection of 10 multicultural stories that center on friendships and school experiences. Although the characters in each story come from different cultural backgrounds, their experiences, which include feeling first-day jitters, making new friends, and conquering fears, are universally relatable. Each book provides background information and discussion prompts. Includes a family guide with reading tips and a companion website..Authentic stories foster cultural awareness and sensitivity.Mean for children ages 6/7..Each book is written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Includes online support materials.This collection of 10 multicultural stories, written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultures, fosters empathy and reading skills through relatable school and friendship experiences, with each book including background info, discussion prompts, and access to online support materials.

Use thoughtfully chosen multicultural mentors texts, such as We are the Water Protectors, Dreamers, and Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, to build classroom community and honor the identities of everyone in your class. Companion mini-lessons offer reading strategies, discussion questions, and carry-over coaching prompts designed to hone students' comprehension skills, including character analysis, determining themes, and exploring perspectives. A must-have resource in every classroom!.Age group 8-10 years.Written by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas, Published by Scholastic.ISBN: 9781338861914.144 pages.1 book.Build students' cultural competence through literacy..Carefully chosen mentor texts bring stories of celebration, hardship, love, and loss..Aligned to core reading standards, social justice standards, and SEL competencies..Build students' cultural competence through literacy.

Build classroom community and honor the identities of everyone in your class with thoughtfully chosen multicultural mentors texts, such as Alma and How She Got Her Name, Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, In My Mosque, and more. Companion mini-lessons offer reading strategies, discussion questions, and carry-over coaching prompts designed to hone students' comprehension skills, including character analysis, determining themes, and exploring perspectives. A must-have resource in primary classrooms!.Age group 5-7 years.Written by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas, Published by Scholastic.ISBN: 9781338861907.144 pages.1 book.Carefully chosen mentor texts bring stories of celebration, hardship, love, and loss.Aligned to core reading standards, social justice standards, and SEL competencies..Build students' cultural competence through literacy.

Cultivate empathy and boost key reading skills with this collection of 40 books (4 copies of 10 titles) multicultural stories that center on friendships and school experiences. Although the characters come from different cultural backgrounds, their experiences, which include feeling first-day jitters, making new friends, and conquering fears, are universally relatable. Each book provides background information and discussion prompts. Includes a 16-page teaching guide with skill-building activity pages and a companion website..Authentic stories foster cultural awareness and sensitivity.Best suited for children ages 6-7..40 Full-Color, 16-Pg Books (4 Copies Of 10 Titles, 16-Pg Teaching Guide And Sturdy Storage Box.Each book is written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Value-priced multiple set provides critical mass of titles for instruction.Includes online support materials.This collection of 40 multicultural books, focusing on friendships and school experiences, fosters empathy and reading skills while offering relatable stories, teaching resources, and a companion website.

This coloring book has 24-page reproducible pages, evokes emotion and actually teaches a child something. Coloring is fun, but learning while coloring is priceless. Our Black Heritage Coloring Book can and will go anywhere kids go! Kids learn interesting facts about African American heroes from the past to the present while using their own creativity to color a wide variety of beautiful educational (and fun!) pictures! Not only will the kids have fun coloring the pictures, but will learn about the people, places, and historical events. Sold as a pack of 12 identical coloring books. Each includes a description of the of what the kids will be coloring. Some of the pages the kids will be coloring include:Booker T. WashingtonBlack U.S. LeadersColin Powell andCondoleezza RiceThe Underground RailroadMartin Luther King, Jr.NAACP and the Springarn Medal AwardThurgood MarshallTuskegee AirmanEmancipation ProclamationAnd more!.Kids learn interesting facts about African American heroes from the past to the present while using their own creativity to color a wide variety of beautiful educational (and fun!) pictures!.24 pages.Suggested age: 3-9 years.Author: Carole Marsh.Publisher: Gallopade.Package contains 12 Books.The whirlwind of people, places, and historical events found in Our Black Heritage Coloring Book will send children racing for their crayons!.Our Black Heritage Coloring Book has 24-page reproducible pages, evokes emotion and actually teaches a child something..Coloring is fun, but learning while coloring is priceless..Our Black Heritage Coloring Book can and will go anywhere kids go!.Kids learn interesting facts about African American heroes from the past to the present while using their own creativity to color a wide variety of beautiful educational (and fun!) pictures!.Gallopade Our Black Heritage Coloring Book has 24-page reproducible pages, evokes emotion and actually teaches a child something.