Tanzania Country Profile, Hispanic Heritage Month Resources, Labor Day, Grandparents' Day, Mindfulness, Dot Day, Teach Peace, Sign Language, Dumpling Day

From celebrating cultural traditions and honoring heritage, to exploring mindfulness, peace, and creativity, September is filled with ways to help children see themselves as part of a diverse, interconnected community.

I hope these resources inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection in your classrooms and homes all month long!

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​Tanzania Country Profile​ Tanzania is a country in East Africa full of amazing places, people, and animals. It is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, and the Serengeti, where millions of animals migrate across the plains each year. This kid-friendly introduction to Tanzania includes a country infographic, detailed map, photo gallery, informational video, recommended books, and learning activities.

​Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching Resources​ Explore Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15, and beyond!) background information, books, and classroom activities that honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. This collection provides meaningful ways to celebrate and learn with your students.

​Global Learning: Expanding Horizons and Empowering the Classroom (My guest post on Multicultural Kid Blogs, 8/2024)

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 – it not only builds cultural empathy but also boosts critical thinking and language skills. In this blog post, we’ll dive into these benefits and share some handy tips and resources to help you bring global learning into your classroom. Read more...​

September 3 Labor Day

​Labor Day Books for Kids: The History of Solidarity Children's books that teach kids about unions, labor history, workers' rights, and the fight for safe working practices. -What We Do All Day

September 8 Grandparents' Day

In a global learning environment, Grandparents’ Day presents an opportunity to explore the diverse ways in which grandparents are celebrated and cherished across different cultures. By sharing multicultural stories, we can help students appreciate the richness of their own heritage and the significance of cultural traditions worldwide.

September 12 Mindfulness Day

Research has established that mindfulness can benefit people of all ages and abilities in areas such as focus, self-regulation, resilience, positive mindset, empathy, and more. Relaxing the mind helps reduce stress and anxiety and improves learning and social interactions.

While mindfulness can be taught and practiced at any time, 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 from the popular Mindful Kids activity deck.​

September 15-ish International Dot Day - a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration.

Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ picture book The Dot, the day encourages students and educators to “make their mark” and see where it takes them. Classrooms around the world take part through art projects, writing, music, and other creative activities that highlight the power of self-expression and inspire kids to be confident in sharing their ideas. Get started here.​

September 21 International Peace Day

We couldn’t agree more! So we created and curated a variety of resources to teach children about peace and how to spread it wildly: in ourselves, our homes, our communities, and the world! Check it out!​

September 22-24 Rosh Hashanah

Discover the celebrations and traditions of the Jewish New Year with resources from PJ Library. Learn about common greetings used during the holiday, how the shofar is used and what its sounds mean, what tashlich is, how to braid a round challah, and more.

September 23 International Sign Language Day

Empower kids to explore the beauty of sign language, build awareness about Deaf culture, and learn that communication comes in many forms. Whether it’s practicing simple greetings, learning the alphabet in American Sign Language (ASL), or reading a story that features Deaf characters, every step helps children grow in empathy and inclusivity.

• Interactive video: 25 ASL Signs You Need to Know (hello, goodbye, please, thank you, mother, father, etc.).
• ​ASL Alphabet Chart. Print our free poster, and learn how to "finger spell" your name.
• Read Moses Goes to a Concert by Isaac Millman and other picture books featuring deaf or hard-of-hearing characters.

September 26 Dumpling Day

Dumpling Day by Meera Sriram is a mouth-watering introduction to 10 types of dumplings from around the world! Rhyming text and counting patterns make it an engaging book for young readers. | Discussion Guide & Free Recipe Pack​

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