Posted on August 25, 2020 by Maureen Schlosser
How do we build a sense of community in our classrooms? Start by reading Our Favorite Day of the Year by A. E. Ali and Rahele Jomepour Bell. This important story features a diverse classroom where cultural traditions are celebrated. The story begins with… Continue Reading “Our Favorite Day of the Year Lesson Activity”
Posted on June 30, 2020 by Maureen Schlosser
Summary Author-illustrator Christian Robinson cares about his readers. How do I know this? Let’s start with the title of his book You Matter. Here, we can almost imagine Robinson pointing at the reader, telling them with confidence, “You matter.” Readers will find more encouragement… Continue Reading “You Matter Lesson Activity”
Posted on March 16, 2020 by Maureen Schlosser
Summary Earth Hour is a global event that occurs on the last Saturday of March at 8:30 P.M. For one hour, people turn their lights off. Statues, monuments and famous landmarks go dark. Homes do, too. This movement brings attention to the amount of… Continue Reading “Earth Hour: A Lights-Out Event for our Planet Lesson Activity”
Category: EngageTags: author give-away, diverse families, global event, monuments, multicultural
Posted on December 19, 2019 by Maureen Schlosser
Between Us and Abuela Summary Have you heard about La Posada Sin Fronteras? I just learned about this significant gathering by reading Between Us and Abueala: A Family Story from the Border. La Posada Sin Fronteras takes place at the border of the United… Continue Reading “Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border”
Posted on December 6, 2019 by Maureen Schlosser
Summary Are you looking for a book that teaches readers about the world around them? Take a look at Every Month is a New Year. It’s a treasure that needs to be explored by every child and educator. The book offers the quintessential window… Continue Reading “Every Month Is A New Year Activity”
Posted on July 22, 2019 by Maureen Schlosser
Learners make global connections by comparing and contrasting views from around the world.