Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
is the perfect time to celebrate with children
while also "introducing" the many ways
we can say...
is the perfect time to celebrate with children
while also "introducing" the many ways
we can say...
"hello"
"Hello is the first word that connects us"
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Books and Music
"The Hungriest Boy in the World"
by Lensey Namioka
provides a lesson and a reminder that
not everything is meant to be consumed
Beautiful photographs, authentic recipes, historical context...
expand your library AND enrich your exploration of Art and Culture
These books were only 25 cents
at my local thrift store!
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Next...
enjoy the rich tone of the
Chinese gong as it resonates
translated message reads...
"May peace and fortune
come into your home"
Instruments and Art
Using repurposed household items to make
musical instruments is both practical and simple
a maraca, a guitar, and a tambourine
Extend the Experience
Find a festival, visit a local museum
or create your own gallery display...
Those unique items you've collected during your travels?
(or found in your local thrift store)
USE THEM!
to create a...
Welcome to
(insert destination)
experience
from the comfort
of your own home
because...
(or found in your local thrift store)
USE THEM!
to create a...
(insert destination)
experience
from the comfort
of your own home
because...
when you immerse yourself into new cultural experiences,
you'll find the beauty of Art and Culture that surrounds us!
(find more here)
Thank you so much for this timely post. There have been hate crimes against Asian-Americans because of COVID-19. I love the Asian culture. I used to have a ton of books before I was married and a young preschool teacher but they were donated long ago.
ReplyDeleteI miss going to Chinatown back when our homeschool group would have our annual Amtrak trip to Los Angeles and a group of us would go to Chinatown. Anyway, thank you again for this post.
Yes, it is unfortunate how ignorance and hatred has surfaced during this time. A time for unity instead of divisiveness. My prayer is we learn to see the grace in our own lives, and in turn, learn how to share it with one another. Hope you are safe and well during this time.
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