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Go Global in September
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Back-to-School Resources, Grandparents' Day, Teaching Mindfulness, Hispanic Heritage Month, Dot Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Day of Peace, Banned Books Week, Dumpling Day Last month, we were tourists in our home state and explored the charming mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. In addition to its stunning natural beauty at an elevation of 8,750 feet (2,670 m), its history as a mining town in the late 1800s is fascinating. As we embark on another school year, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your dedication and hard work in educating the next generation of global citizens. You are truly making a difference! Best wishes for a successful and inspiring year ahead! Be sure to check out
"In our connected world, getting to know and appreciate different cultures is more important than ever. Global learning plays a big role in this by helping students explore various cultures, perspectives, and global issues. The perks of global learning are huge β it not only builds cultural empathy but also boosts critical thinking and language skills. In the blog, Globe Trottin' Kids dives into these benefits and shares some handy tips and resources to help you bring global learning into your classroom." Read the post.β π September 8: Grandparents' Day presents an opportunity to explore the diverse ways in which grandparents are celebrated and cherished across different cultures. Discover multicultural stories and free activities in our new post.β September 12: Mindfulness Day Starting the day with positivity can help create a classroom environment that is engaged, focused, and ready to learn. Give it a try with 5 FREE activities.β September 15: October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Discover 24+ Fun Activities to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrate with virtual visits, traditional cooking, crafts, and more from Diana Limongi - a nonprofit professional, blogger, activist, podcaster, and Latina mom from NYC with proud Ecuadorian roots. September 15-ish: International Dot Day The Dot is a tale of an inspiring teacher encouraging a shy student to believe in herself and "make her mark." Join the celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration! Learn more, get registered, and download lots of free resources to participate - including a Dot Day Educator Handbook co-created with educators from around the globe. September 17: Mid-Autumn Festival, China Also known as the Moon Festival, this traditional celebration features traditions focusing on the full moon. Click here for more on mooncakes, moon phases, and moon tales. September 21: International Day of Peace Browse our growing collection of resources and activities for teaching kids about peace. September 22-28: Banned Books Week The theme for this year is Freed Between the Lines. "We can find freedom in the pages of a book β but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with many other rights and institutions. During Banned Books Week 2024 and beyond, letβs share our love of right to read and the freedom found in books. Letβs be Freed Between the Lines!" -American Library Association (ALA)β Listen to author Grace Lin discuss her banned book, A Big Mooncake for Little Star (one of the picture books featured in our Mid-Autumn Festival post above). -Ali Velshi Banned Book Clubβ September 26: Dumpling Day βDumpling Day by Meera Sriram follows ten diverse families who cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighborhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. COMING UP: The Global Read Aloud: One Book to Connect the World #GRA24 Start planning for this 6-week global connection project kicking off October 7. Picture Book Creator Study: author Minh LΓͺ Early Reader Choice: Too Small Tola written by award-winning Nigerian author and storyteller Atinuke Middle School Choice/Junior High: Hands by Torrey Maldonado Young Adult Choice: As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh Grab details here.
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