https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3 Made with whimsy en-us 2017-05-08 00:20:58 UTC 2017-05-08 04:52:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Cake.png janoeth17 https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170407735 This book is more of an instructional text book, for that reason, I would not suggest using it to read cover to cover with your class but to use it in bits and pieces. "Kids Celebrate" has 100s of special days to celebrate along with activities to honor them. The first few pages is a table of context which lists special days and holidays of multiple cultures organized by date. Including Chinese New Year, the New Year that we celebrate, days to honor native Americans, and the list goes on. These exerts would be a good introductory on the holiday since the article explains the importance. Then other books could be introduced to elaborate. Any activities for this reading would come from the book itself, since it has activities and arts and crafts designed for kids and adults alike. ]]> 2017-05-08 01:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170407735 janoeth17 https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170408872 Who doesn't love an excuse to party?! Showcasing holidays from around the world "Kids Around the World Celebrate" explains the holidays and the beliefs behind some of them while suggesting activities to do for them. This book only provides an overview so in order to dive deeper into the subject other texts that are specifically about a certain holiday would need to be used. ]]> 2017-05-08 01:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170408872 janoeth17 https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170416693 We follow two boys as they celebrate the Day of the Dead, creating sugar skulls, making delicious foods, and of course spreading yellow marigold flower petals so that the dead can find their way home to celebrate. At the end of the book the author gives extra information about the Day of the Dead. This book adds to the discussion of different cultures by being bilingual. The class can end by having a Day of the Dead party to honor this holiday, baking special foods, making sugar skulls, and dancing the day away. This activity would not only make children more excited to be reading about the holiday but it will also give them an appreciation for the holiday. ]]> 2017-05-08 03:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170416693 janoeth17 https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170422776 Brimming with ancient and joyous celebrations this book shows just how much the Japanese culture loves to celebrate! There is a celebration every month int he Japanese culture, and this book tells of the traditions, food, culture, and language of their culture. You'll see just how much they love to celebrate, collecting many many holidays throughout thousands of years. ]]> 2017-05-08 04:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170422776 janoeth17 https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170422992 The reader will learn the significance with the Cherry Blossom trees in Washington D.C., their importance in diplomacy, and their symbolism of our friendship with japan politically. The reader will also learn about how the Cherry Blossom Festival takes place all over the world! Rich in information and history, this book is a great addition to show children celebrations around the world.]]> 2017-05-08 04:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170422992 janoeth17 https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170423282 Instead of focusing on describing random important celebrations of certain cultures, this book looks specifically at light. The author explores how light plays an important role in celebrations around the world. I find this outlook very interesting. Children will be shown that even though cultures may have different celebrations, they all have a common origin. 
An interesting discussion question after reading this text would be what light means to the students. Perhaps after the discussion the student could either write a story about the importance of light, or alternately paint a picture. Another great activity would be to have students create their own holiday celebrating light, or a value that is important to them.]]> 2017-05-08 04:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/janoeth17/fu002fggdjk3/wish/170423282