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Kindergarten
Materials List and Family Activities
Books:
The Colors of Us by Karin Katz
Seven year old Lena and her mother observe the variations in the color of their friends' skin, viewed in terms of food and things found in nature.
Henry's First Moon Birthday by Lenore Look
A young girl helps her grandmother with preparations for the traditional Chinese celebration to welcome her new baby brother.
Who's in a Family by Robert Skutch
Shows the various combinations of individuals that can make up a family, emphasizing the positive aspects of different family structures, including grand-parent headed, single-parent, adopted, gay-headed, and mother-father families. Uses examples from the animal kingdom to illustrate how family groupings can differ.
Audio: Tape & Book--Shake It To The One You Love the Best
Play Songs and Lullabies from Black Musical Traditions
Materials: 4 Puppets
Deck of Playing Cards
Multicultural Crayons ; Regular Crayons
Journal
Feedback Form
Recipes: Families may add a recipe to the recipe ring!
Polenta ( Italy )
Anzac cookies ( Australia )
Game: Gulam Chor (India) from Kids Around the World Play
Suggested Activities for families:
The Colors of Us
t There are several puppets in the bag. Name them and use them to tell a story
Henry's First Moon Birthday
t Draw a picture of a special party with your family.
t Look through family photo albums. Have a discussion about what you were like when you were a baby.
t Talk to a grandparent and find out what your parents were like as babies.
Who's in a family
t Make your own family book telling about families that you know (aunts/uncles, friends, neighbors, pets, etc.)
Hastings & Estabrook Elementary Schools, Lexington, Massachusetts
Supported by the Lexington Education Foundation