CELEBRATE READING!
CELEBRATE READING!
An African Folklore of A Family Working Together As A Team To Save Their Father
In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward?
Fun Activity: Pass out spider rings after the story and retell the story with a partner and/or in small groups.
This is a story of how a young girl honors both her parents heritage - Japanese & American. She also shares how her Japanese mother first met her American father while serving in the Navy while in Japan.
Fun Activity: Chopstick Challenge - Practice picking up things and putting them in one bowl into another or practice eating with chopsticks at snack time.
HOW TO USE CHOPSTICKS FOR KIDS
The Name Jar By: Yangsook Choi
A Korean Story
A story of a young girl from Korea who moves to the US and wants to choose a new name because she wants a more American sounding name and how she longs for her old way of life in Korea.
Fun Activities
Choose a new name from The Name Jar.
Look up the meaning of your name in a name book or online using the provide link below.
Use Google Translate to find the meaning of different names and words in different languages.
Drawn Together By Minh Lê - A Korean Story
When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens—with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words
DRAWN TOGETHER with Musical Background
Fun Activity: Work with a partner to create something artfully awesome---a drawing, a painting, etc.
We Are Water Protectors
By: Carole Lindstrom - US - Native American Tale
A Native American Tale to Safeguard Earth's Water From Harm & Pollution
Fun Activity: Water table and toys; share ways you can do your part to safeguard Earth's water .