Cultural Diversity Books
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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 themāand 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
With age-appropriate, high-interest adventures centered around a cast of diverse characters, this collection includes all 60 readers spanning Phases 2-6. Each phase in Set 2 is meticulously crafted to align with the Letters and Sounds program. The readers accompany students week-by-week, offering a text-based platform to enhance their emerging reading skills. All stories maintain a strictly controlled text, ensuring students encounter only the letter sounds and tricky words they've previously learned. This curated Set 2 aims to boost both confidence and phonics mastery in older, struggling readers. Designed for compatibility with other popular reading schemes, the set provides book-banded reading levels and contains 12 titles for each phase..Age group 5-12 years.Beanstalk Books.Struggling readers.Phases 2-6 Coverage: Set 2 includes 12 titles for each phase, aligning perfectly with the Letters and Sounds program for a structured learning path..Offers a comprehensive collection of 60 books, each meticulously designed to meet the needs of older, struggling readers, enhanced by vibrant illustrations..Structured Progression: The inside front cover of each book clearly indicates the week-by-week progression, aiding both educators and students..Cross-Scheme Compatibility: Can be used alongside other popular reading schemes, as book-banded reading levels are provided for each title..Tailored specifically for older, struggling readers, Set 2 of The Beanies Library Box Set serves as a comprehensive Hi-Lo reading package.
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 BelprƩ 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
Designed for older, struggling readers, these Hi-Lo decodable books continue to captivate with high-interest, age-appropriate stories and a familiar cast of diverse, teenage characters. The Phase 6 (Spelling) readers introduce a rich vocabulary that includes embedded words with suffixes. Each book follows a strictly controlled text, exposing students only to letter sounds and words they have previously learned, including the introduction of 'tricky words' only after they have been taught. These readers guide students week-by-week, offering a text-based context to consolidate emerging reading skills and boost confidence in mastering the phonics code. Compatible with other popular reading schemes, this portion of Set 2 provides book-banded reading levels and includes 12 books at the Phase 6 level..Age group 5-9 years.Written by Anna Kirschberg, Published by Junior Learning.Struggling readers.Structured Progression: Each book's inside front cover shows the exact week-by-week progression, ensuring students are clear on their learning path..Comprehensive 12-Book Set: This set includes 12 fiction readers, targeted for older, struggling readers, to guide them through the initial stages of reading mastery..Mastery of Spelling: This set introduces a rich vocabulary with embedded words containing suffixes, aligning with Phase 6 (Spelling) of the Letters & Sounds program..User-Friendly Features: Includes a "Point and say" page for tricky words and utilizes strictly controlled text for effective learning..Engaging Design: Bright, colorful illustrations make the reading experience more engaging, boosting confidence in struggling readers..Continuing the engaging narratives from Set 1, this part of Set 2 focuses on Phase 6 (Spelling) according to the Letters & Sounds program
Created especially for older, struggling readers, these Hi-Lo decodable books continue to feature a diverse and relatable cast of teenage characters in age-appropriate, high-interest stories. This portion of Set 2 aligns specifically with Phase 4 (Blends) of the Letters & Sounds program. The readers employ strictly controlled text to ensure that students are exposed only to the letter sounds they have previously learned. Additionally, tricky words are introduced only after they've been taught. These readers guide students week-by-week, offering a text-based platform for practicing emerging reading skills and building confidence in mastering the phonics code. The set is compatible with other popular reading schemes, with book-banded reading levels provided. This set includes 12 books at the Phase 4 level..Age group 5-9 years.Written by Anna Kirschberg, Published by Junior Learning.Struggling readers.Structured Progression: Each book's inside front cover shows the exact week-by-week progression, ensuring students are clear on their learning path..Comprehensive 12-Book Set: This set includes 12 fiction readers, targeted for older, struggling readers, to guide them through the initial stages of reading mastery..Introduces 38 Blends: This set focuses on blend readers introducing 38 different adjacent consonants, also known as blends, aligned with Phase 4 of the Letters & Sounds program..User-Friendly Features: Includes a "Point and say" page for tricky words and utilizes strictly controlled text for effective learning..Engaging Design: Bright, colorful illustrations make the reading experience more engaging, boosting confidence in struggling readers..Building upon your favorite stories from Set 1, Set 2's blend readers introduce 38 different adjacent consonants, also known as blends
Aimed at older, struggling readers, these Hi-Lo decodable books continue to offer high-interest, age-appropriate stories featuring a diverse cast of relatable teenage characters. Phase 3 (Phonics) of this set is precisely structured to coincide with the Letters & Sounds program, introducing the next 22 letter sounds. With text that's strictly controlled to include only previously introduced letter sounds and 'tricky words', these readers provide a practical, text-based context for students to practice their emerging reading skills on a week-by-week basis. This focused approach is designed to build confidence in older, struggling readers as they continue to master the phonics code. Additionally, the set is compatible with other well-known reading schemes as it provides book-banded reading levels. The set includes 12 books at the Phase 3 level..Age group 5-9 years.Written by Anna Kirschberg, Published by Junior Learning.Struggling readers.Structured Progression: Each book's inside front cover shows the exact week-by-week progression, ensuring students are clear on their learning path..Comprehensive 12-Book Set: This set includes 12 fiction readers, targeted for older, struggling readers, to guide them through the initial stages of reading mastery..Introduces 22 New Letter Sounds: This Phase 3 set is specifically designed to introduce the next 22 letter sounds, aligning with the Letters & Sounds program..User-Friendly Features: Includes a "Point and say" page for tricky words and utilizes strictly controlled text for effective learning..Engaging Design: Bright, colorful illustrations make the reading experience more engaging, boosting confidence in struggling readers..Continuing the narrative from Set 1, Set 2 dives deeper into the world of The Beanies series
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
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 areasāclassroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and situational appropriatenessāthrough meaningful and ready-to-implement activities..This 6-page AYF guide helps teachers validate studentsā 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 studentsā 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
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 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.
Color your way across the globe with the Crayola Colors of the World coloring book. Visit iconic places and make new friends in countries around the globe. This Crayola coloring book celebrates the people and places that make up this rich, culturally diverse world. Designed to pair perfectly with new Crayola Colors of the World crayons or colored pencils, this book lets kids capture all the globe-trotting adventures in true colors. Includes 96 coloring pages featuring famous landmarks and people from around the world and stickers that are great for adding extra flare, whether inside the coloring pages or on pencil cases, backpacks, and more. Makes a great birthday or holiday gift for girls and boys. Also great for classrooms and craft rooms..This coloring book celebrates the people and places that make up this rich, culturally diverse world.Contains 96 coloring pages featuring famous landmarks and new friends from around the world.Recommended for ages three and up.Includes stickers that are great for adding extra flare whether inside the coloring pages or on pencil cases, backpacks, and more.Perfectly pairs with Colors of the World crayons, markers, and colored pencils (each sold separately).Makes a great gift for girls and boys on birthdays, holidays, and more.Great coloring book for classrooms and craft rooms
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 themāand 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
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.
When you look at all of the reading books in your classroom, can you be sure that each of your students' voices and experiences are well represented? Drs. BriceƱo and Rodriguez-Mojica created Conscious Classrooms to help teachers learn how to authentically include different voices and experiences in the classroom. They navigate the many questions surrounding diverse texts while also assisting with improving representation within the classroom..Tools for auditing read-aloud texts, classroom libraries, and curricula.Sample book lists and ideas for acquiring diverse texts on a tight budget.Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.For ages: 4+ years.Checklists and tips to determine if a book has questionable content.Research and instructional frameworks for diversity, equity, and inclusion.Conscious Classrooms, created by Drs. BriceƱo and Rodriguez-Mojica, helps teachers authentically include diverse voices and experiences in the classroom through tools for auditing texts, book lists, budget-friendly acquisition ideas, and frameworks for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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.
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
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.