In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we have a collection page of resources, our November Monthly Featured Book and an upcoming Author Read Aloud and Conversation with Cynthia Leitch Smith on November 29—see registration link below.
Also included in this newsletter are new and updated resources related to the Israel-Hamas war.
Nov 29 at 5pm ET: Author Read Aloud
Cynthia Leitich Smith is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and an award-winning, bestselling author of books for young readers which include Jingle Dancer, Hearts Unbroken, Rain is Not My Indian Name and Harvest House.
She will read from both Jingle Dancer and Hearts Unbroken followed by a Q&A. REGISTER
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. Use our collection of resources, including lesson plans, children’s literature and more, to bring the themes of Native and Indigenous people and history to families, schools and communities in November and beyond.
This young adult novel tells the story of Louise, whose first real boyfriend mocks and disrespects Native people in front of her, so she breaks things off. It’s her senior year and the school production of The Wizard of Oz brings out prejudices and hostilities against teachers, parents, and students — especially the cast members at the center of the controversy.
This digital tool for educators includes new and updated resources related to the Israel-Hamas war, presented through various media, that educators can use to have important conversations with their students.
Teaching About the Holocaust to Upper Elementary Students
Echoes & Reflections, ADL’s partner in Holocaust education, announces the release of a new resource page to support Holocaust education in upper elementary (grades 3-6). This curated collection of resources provides educators with the framework and guidance to deliver impactful and appropriate instruction on the Holocaust including: guidelines for instruction, a glossary for elementary students, classroom resources from Echoes partners and book recommendations.
Use our elementary, middle and high school curriculum guides to teach anti-bias education in your classroom. Our elementary curriculum, Anti-Bias Building Blocks, has just been updated! The curricula are designed to help students explore identity, understand and interpret differences, and analyze and challenge bias.
