There is no doubt that access to fun materials makes life easier for teachers and parents. We all love books, puzzles, games, and art supplies. If we have smart boards and iPads, it gets even easier. Fortunate educators worldwide can also access printable, no-prep class activities online. However, this is not the reality for many …
For multicultural families and parents working to raise global citizens, summer reading is an opportunity for kids to expand their horizons and understand their roots. Children explore places, cultures and history through books. They gain new perspective and strengthen language skills with multicultural summer reading. If you live in the southern hemisphere, you are heading into …
Día de los niños / Día de los libros is a celebration of children, literacy and language. April 30 is Día, so make time this month to celebrate the magic that happens when kids and books come together. Pat Mora, founder of Día, was inspired by the festival Día de los niños in Mexico, and …
Calling all teachers! The Multicultural Children’s Book Day team is challenging you to read multicultural books to your class. When you do, we will send you a free multicultural title for your classroom. Take the 2016 Multicultural Children’s Book Day Classroom Reading Challenge! Multicultural Kid Blogs is a co-host for 2016 Multicultural Children’s Book Day. …
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In the last decade, the U.S. has embraced the Day of the Dead with enthusiasm. Brightly colored calaveras grin from T-shirts and coffee mugs. Day of the Dead festivals announce events ranging from 10k runs to concerts to art fairs. Children, however, do not always see that behind the beautiful icons and festive atmosphere the …