Building Bridges with Bilingual Books and Multicultural Resources

<p>Are you trying to build an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom? The numerous cross-curricular diversity activities, multicultural lesson plans, and literacy games in this book will save K-5 teachers and homeschooling parents hundreds of hours. Organized in an easy-to-use fashion, this manual will help educators to engage dual language learners and families, support the academic and social development of ESL students, and promote cultural awareness and understanding. </p><p>Written by a multicultural education expert and founder of www.LanguageLizard.com, this book provides the tools you need for culturally responsive teaching: <p><ul><li>Comprehensive <b>Multicultural Lesson Plans</b> that meet Common Core Standards and include accommodations for ESL students. Themes include: <p>- Cultural Awareness and Diversity</p><p>- Folktales, Fables, Myths, and Legends</p><p>- Holidays/Festivals </p></li><li><b>10 Diversity Activities </b>Using Bilingual Books to Promote Literacy and Language Awareness<b>.</b></li><li><b>10</b> <b>Games</b> from Around the World </li><li><b>Foods and Crafts</b> from Around the World </li><li>Diverse <b>Language Profiles</b></li><li><b>Unique Holidays</b> to Promote Multiculturalism and Literacy</li><li>Community-Building<b> Handouts</b> (Includes "Hello in Different Languages" handout) </li><li><b>Online Resources</b> and Links</li><li><b>Special Bonus Material</b> </li></ul><p>This book gives you the resources you need to embrace diversity in your educational environment.</p><p>"This is an amazing resource! . . . This book will be so useful to so many!" <i>- Caia Schlessinger, President of NJTESOL/NJBE</i></p>