Teaching Holiday Diversity To Small Children

A celebration of diversity during the holidays can be a fun way to teach children of all ages about the world around them. There are many religions that celebrate major holidays during the winter, and learning about these different cultural traditions can add so much to the season. Acknowledging different groups and their traditions instead of focusing on just one can make the holidays more exciting for everyone. There are many books that help highlight these celebrations. Each one is a fun Read More »

Teaching History To Preschool Aged Children

American history is rich with amazing stories and lessons that resonate today. From the American Revolution to the civil rights movement, we have so much to learn. That being said, these lessons can be difficult to present to younger students in an age appropriate way. Today, as we celebrate the life and history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., how can we honor a great life without introducing topics and themes that are far too advanced for our students. Like to many Read More »

Martin Luther King Jr Biography For Kids

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We honor the life of this civil rights pioneer and we look to his legacy as an inspiration for promoting equality, understanding and respect. The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is rich with history of some of America’s most challenging times, which Read More »