Multicultural Children’s Book reviewer sign-ups are now open!
Sign up BEFORE 12/31/22 and receive a FREE Diverse Kidlit Book to review for our annual event on 1/26/23.
Multicultural Children’s Book reviewer sign-ups are now open!
Sign up BEFORE 12/31/22 and receive a FREE Diverse Kidlit Book to review for our annual event on 1/26/23.
“Beat The Heat” – Summer Language Learning Fun with Idioms
Guest post by Language Lizard
One way to “beat the heat” and keep the kids learning all summer long is with nature idioms. Kids will be “over the moon” to learn these fun and silly expressions!
What is an Idiom? [Read more…]
International Day of Friendship – 6 Fun and Easy Ways to Celebrate
Guest post by Language Lizard
What is International Day of Friendship?
International Day of Friendship, also known as World Friendship Day, was created by the United Nations in 2011 “with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.” Held annually on July 30th, the International Day of Friendship encourages involving “…young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity.”
Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
In celebration of World Nature Conservation Day (July 28) and National Clean Beaches Week (July 1-7), the online Multicultural Children’s Book Club meeting will take place on July 7th at 7:00 pm EST.
A Native American speaker from the Water Protector Legal Collective will be a featured guest in addition to Carole Lindstrom, author of We Are Water Protectors – as they discuss how we can protect our environment, especially our water. [Read more…]
Not only is it important to keep children’s minds engaged to avoid any summer learning loss, but it is also essential to keep them active and healthy as well. Here are a few ideas on how you can do both at the same time, while also incorporating some multicultural learning!