As the Festival of Sukkot is drawing to a close, I apologize for not focusing on any multicultural picture books that highlight my favorite holiday. Having all of my children home for the High Holidays put my brain in vacation mode. My trip to the public library was far from … [Read more...]
Exploring Indian Culture at the British Museum
Traveling abroad provides an excellent opportunity to explore diverse cultures. Prior to living in India, I had not taken the time to learn about Hinduism, Jainism, or Buddhism. Suddenly, I was surrounded by intriguing statues and symbols and a mega dose of Indian culture In … [Read more...]
Exploring Ancient Civilizations at the British Museum, London
After taking an extended break to spend time with my children, I'm back to writing. Slowly, my thoughts are coming together as I ponder what topics I will explore. In the meantime, I'll share some of the amazing things that I saw at London's British Museum. If you enjoy … [Read more...]
Historical Picture Book- Discovering Jewish and African Roots
Immigration stories provide a useful portal into the traditional values of different cultures. Carolivia Herron used her background as a Jew of African descent to formulate the story line for her historical picture book-Always an Olivia: A Remarkable Family History (Lerner … [Read more...]
An Expat Teaching Moment- Sharing Traditions
Two years after I began my 2010 Indian teaching adventure, I still have fond memories of my 5th grade class experiences.I especially remember my expat teaching moment when I had the opportunity to share Jewish traditions at an international school in Bangalore, India. I was … [Read more...]
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