Resource Picks

Recommendations on materials and resources for your classroom

Children Just Like Me

 Explore the lives of children around the world with this exceptional resource by Barnabas and Anabel Kindersley for UNICEF. This book features photographs of children from 30 countries with their homes, families, dress, food, and games.

Referenced in: Developing a Multicultural Curriculum, Establishing an Atmosphere of Acceptance.

Dave's Snowflake Page

 Use this creative resource2 for winter activites with students of all ages. There is a special section just for kids with snowflake patterns and easy-to- follow directions.

Referenced in: Snow Similes, Winter Puzzles, Let It Snow!.

ˇColorín Colorado!

 ˇColorín Colorado! ˇColorín Colorado! is a wealth of information for all educators of ELLs. It also provides information, activities, and advice for Spanish-speaking parents of ELLs. Teachers are invited to print and distribute the information on this site. Check it out. It's worth the visit.

Language Lizard

 Visit the Language Lizard site and learn about the huge number of products they have in different languages. Check out the free lesson plans on diversity.

Jamestown Online For Kids

 Have your class go online to participate in a virtual Jamestown adventure. They will become Jamestown colonists and use resources to make decisions. Will they fare better than the original Jamestown colonists?