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Curated OER
Como se dice 'huevos'?
Students research about the preparation and ingestion of eggs and egg dishes in foreign cultures. Students gain introductory
foreign languages mastery. Students also exert their creative skills and acquired knowledge in the creation of...
Curated OER
What's Ponytail's Big News?
Students discuss reasons to not smoke. In this anti-smoking lesson plan, students listen to a story where the character Ponytail the pony doesn't smoke and is thus able to engage in physical activities. They create Ponytail's pinwheel...
Curated OER
I Am Me and More! Assemblages and Pepon Osorio
Students discuss their role and importance of being a part of a community. After listening to a story, discuss how an artist's memories affected his pieces. Using the internet, they research the different roles of community members.
Curated OER
TLC--Lesson Plans
Students in the grades kindergarten and 2nd grade interact with each other. They (2nd graders) faciliate one on one tutoring in the areas of reading and writing with the kindergartens. Students in the 2nd grade promote mentoring skills.
University of New Mexico
César Chávez: Migrant Farm Workers and Their Leader
During the first week of instruction, middle schoolers research biographies on Cesar Chavez and make a pictorial collage of his life. For the second and third week, they maintain a seven-day diary of a farmworker and write a poem. For...
Curated OER
Developing Cultural Awareness through Mexican Folktales
Students explore the culture of Mexico through folktales. They identify cultural differences and similarities through the reading of folktales. Students create pocket books related to Mexican folklore. They read and discuss literary...
Curated OER
The Heart of Human Experience: Cultura Azteca
First graders explore Aztec culture to gain understanding of relationship between music, recreation, and culture. Seven lessons on one page.
Curated OER
Let's Read! I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie
Young scholars demonstrate portion sizes that are too large and ones that are "just right."
Curated OER
Jackie Robinson, A Black Hero
Students examine the life of Jackie Robinson and how he opened the door for other African American athletes. They identify how one person can make a difference by their actions. They write about the responsiblity of citizens to end the...
Curated OER
Birthday Soup
Students recognize and read their birth date when it is written. They make a picture of a birthday soup bowl that includes the month, day and year of their birthday. Students memorize a poem.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Story Place: Veo Las Figuras: (I See Figures)
In Spanish. Interactive games where children find a certain number of a given shape in each picture. Also linked to many other preschool activities and stories in Spanish.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Story Place: Escoge Una Mascota
A fun children's game in Spanish called "Choose a Pet". Presented with situational cartoon images and a narrator that will guide you through the game, this is a great exercise for Spanish learners.
Other
Kidoons: The Real Princess (Or the Princess and the Pea)
An animated version of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, the "Real Princess" (or "The Princess and the Pea"). Website also contains coloring pages and games for children. Available in multiple languages.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Story Place
A bilingual virtual and interactive library for children with stories and activities in English and Spanish.
Other
Dltk Ninos: Oso Pardo, Oso Pardo, Que Ves Ahi?
Information and printables for sharing the story Oso pardo, oso pardo, que ves ahi? (Spanish version of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?) with children.
Pequenet
Pequenet: El Periodico Official De Pequenet
This is well-known children's website in Spain, for children up to 12 years old. It includes games, tongue twisters, stories, songs, and pictures to color.
Other
Multicultural Literature for Children: Abuela's Weave
This lesson plan is perfect in an ESL classroom. "Abuela's Weave" is the story of a young girl from Guatemala and the beautiful tapestry she creates. Includes prereading questions, vocabulary, and activities to integrate into other...
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Animals: Animals in Motion
Learn the words to describe how different animals move. The book includes audio narration in English, Turkish, and Spanish with text in English.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
El Dia Especial De Morris
This short story, written in Spanish, about a boy who has lost his pet can be used for reading and listening practice for early intermediate Spanish students.
Other
Biblioteca Nacional De Chile: Chile Para Ninos
Culture-related Spanish content for kids: stories, photos of Chilean cultural sites and objects, games, and songs that communicate Chilean traditions.
Other
Los Siete Poderes
Delve into 14 chapters of the captivating story of the "Seven Powers," and see how it all ends in the final combat. This site was created with the reader in mind because of its excellent font selection.
PBS
Pbs: A World of Stories: La Llorona
Florida-based storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar tells a Mexican folktale about a mourning mother whose spirit is forever in search of her dead children. The story is told in a combination of Spanish and English.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Collection
Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Collection
Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities...