Native American Heritage Month: The Cahokia Mounds and Solstice Traditions Practiced Today
Cahokia Mounds as they appeared in ancient times. This is now a An UNESCO World Heritage that can be visited at 30 Ramey Street Collinsville, IL. The location is only…
Centering Native Voices: “Powwow Day” Book Review
‘Powwow Day‘ immerses readers in the sights, sounds, and emotions of an intertribal gathering. At the center of the story is River, a young girl recovering from an illness. She…
A Teacher’s Guide to Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos: A Cultural Guide for Educators Día de los Muertos A Cultural Guide for Educators Target Audience: K-5th Grade Teachers and Educators Purpose: To provide accurate, culturally…
Teacher’s Guide to Diwali The Festival of Lights
🪔 🪔 🪔 Teacher’s Guide to Diwali The Festival of Lights Target Audience: K-5th Grade Educators Cultural Context: Hindu, Sikh, and Jain Traditions Timing: October/November (varies by lunar calendar) 📖…
What to Read Aloud This Indigenous Peoples DAY: “Stand as Tall as Trees”
“Stand as Tall as the Trees: How an Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest” by Patricia Gualinga and Laura Resau, illustrated by Vanessa Jaramillo, tells the true story of how…
Who Am I? Interactive Rivers Riddles & Coloring Activity!
Play with the interactive below or hit the button to get the PDF printable for offline riddles and coloring for all ages including adults and elders who love to color…
Honoring Black Music & Caribbean American Heritage Months with STEAM Activities
This June, we’re educating about Black Music Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month with engaging STEAM activities that explore musical heritage. Start by exploring our K–6 lesson plan, featuring age-appropriate…
Caribbean American Heritage Month Geography Quiz!
Take this quiz to test you geographical and cultural knowledge of the Caribbean! Extend your learning by requesting our custom lesson plans about the region. Caribbean Islands Geography Game Caribbean…
