Multicultural Explorations: Joyous Journeys with Books
By (Author) Mary A. Heltshe
By (author) Audrey Kirchner
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Libraries Unlimited Inc
15th February 1991
United States
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Teaching of a specific subject
Educational: Citizenship and social education
Ethnic groups and multicultural studies
372.891
Paperback
276
Introduce elementary children to six areas of the world-Japan, Italy, Hawaii, Australia, Kenya, and Brazil. Using an integrated approach to authentic learning and assessment and to literacy development, activities teach children about family life, school, games, crafts (such as origami), foods, language, customs, and celebrations. Spend two weeks or two months exploring each country, choosing from the wealth of activities and resources provided. Grades K-6.