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Week of October 2, 2023 | TK & K | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage
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Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Paletero Man, by Lucky Diaz
In a vibrant Los Angeles neighborhood, a little boy finally catches up to Paletero José, who has the perfect treats for a hot summer day. When he finds his pockets are empty, the entire community bands together to help with the dinero.
Crafty Connection Coloring sheet with paleta recipe
Paletero Man, by Lucky Diaz
In a vibrant Los Angeles neighborhood, a little boy finally catches up to Paletero José, who has the perfect treats for a hot summer day. When he finds his pockets are empty, the entire community bands together to help with the dinero.
Crafty Connection Coloring sheet with paleta recipe
Week of October 2, 2023 | First Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage
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YouTube Tortillas de Agua, San Pedro, Sonora, Mexico (view to 1 min. 35 sec.)
Tiny Tortilla, by Arlene Williams
Juan Carlos discovers that with patience and the right touch he can transform a tiny ball of special tortilla dough into unexpected shapes.
Crafty Connection Coloring sheet with tortilla elephant ears recipe
Tiny Tortilla, by Arlene Williams
Juan Carlos discovers that with patience and the right touch he can transform a tiny ball of special tortilla dough into unexpected shapes.
Crafty Connection Coloring sheet with tortilla elephant ears recipe
Week of October 2, 2023 | Second Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage
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Federico and the Wolf, by Rebecca J. Gomez
A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf.
Craft Connection Coloring sheet with pico de gallo recipe
A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf.
Craft Connection Coloring sheet with pico de gallo recipe
Week of October 2, 2023 | Third Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage
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With Lots of Love, by Jenny Torres Sanchez
Rocio and her family move from Central America to the United States, leaving behind their extended family and many happy memories, but Rocio's Abuela finds a way to send her something special for her birthday.
Video Oye Como Va, recorded by Carlos Santana
Oye como va mi ritmo (listen how my rhythm goes)
Bueno pa' gozar (it's good for enjoying) -- pa' is an informal way to say para (for)
Chato's Kitchen, by Gary Soto
Chato, the coolest, low-riding cat in East LA, is cooking up a feast to serve with his new neighbors, a family of five plump mice-- who have no idea they are to be the main course at their own housewarming party. Luckily, the mice are bringing a surprise guest!
Crafty Connection Mexican tile coloring sheet
Rocio and her family move from Central America to the United States, leaving behind their extended family and many happy memories, but Rocio's Abuela finds a way to send her something special for her birthday.
Video Oye Como Va, recorded by Carlos Santana
Oye como va mi ritmo (listen how my rhythm goes)
Bueno pa' gozar (it's good for enjoying) -- pa' is an informal way to say para (for)
Chato's Kitchen, by Gary Soto
Chato, the coolest, low-riding cat in East LA, is cooking up a feast to serve with his new neighbors, a family of five plump mice-- who have no idea they are to be the main course at their own housewarming party. Luckily, the mice are bringing a surprise guest!
Crafty Connection Mexican tile coloring sheet
Week of October 2, 2023 | Fourth Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage
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Spanish Is the Language of My Family, by Michael Genhart
As a boy prepares for his school’s Spanish spelling bee, he asks his grandmother for help with some of the words he doesn’t know how to spell yet. When she studies with him, she tells him how different things were back when she was a girl, when she had to speak only English in school to avoid punishment for speaking Spanish. This inspires him to study even harder and make his family proud. Based on stories the author heard as a child from his mother.
Website National Spanish Spelling Bee
Video View 2023 spelling bee contestant at time stamp 2:34:43
Crafty Connection Albert Einstein & Emily Bronte quotes in Spanish coloring sheet
As a boy prepares for his school’s Spanish spelling bee, he asks his grandmother for help with some of the words he doesn’t know how to spell yet. When she studies with him, she tells him how different things were back when she was a girl, when she had to speak only English in school to avoid punishment for speaking Spanish. This inspires him to study even harder and make his family proud. Based on stories the author heard as a child from his mother.
Website National Spanish Spelling Bee
Video View 2023 spelling bee contestant at time stamp 2:34:43
Crafty Connection Albert Einstein & Emily Bronte quotes in Spanish coloring sheet
Week of October 2, 2023 | Fifth Grade| Hispanic/Latinx Heritage and
Celebrating the Freedom to Read
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Video Oye Como Va, recorded by Carlos Santana
Oye como va mi ritmo (listen how my rhythm goes)
Bueno pa' gozar (it's good for enjoying) -- pa' is an informal way to say para (for)
Video Cesar Chavez: American Civil Rights Activist - Fast Facts | History (play to min. 1:40)
In 1968, Cesar Chavez led a boycott that resulted in a collective bargaining agreement guaranteeing field workers the right to unionize.
Harvesting Hope, by Kathleen Krull
When Cesar Chavez was 10 years old, drought forced his family to leave their Arizona ranch and move to California. The family became migrant workers, poorly paid and badly treated. As an adult, Chavez organized a nonviolent revolt culminating in a 300-mile protest march (March 1966) that produced the first farmworkers' contract. Cesar Chavez devoted his energies to other areas of social justice as well.
Crafty Connection Mexican tile coloring sheet
Oye como va mi ritmo (listen how my rhythm goes)
Bueno pa' gozar (it's good for enjoying) -- pa' is an informal way to say para (for)
Video Cesar Chavez: American Civil Rights Activist - Fast Facts | History (play to min. 1:40)
In 1968, Cesar Chavez led a boycott that resulted in a collective bargaining agreement guaranteeing field workers the right to unionize.
Harvesting Hope, by Kathleen Krull
When Cesar Chavez was 10 years old, drought forced his family to leave their Arizona ranch and move to California. The family became migrant workers, poorly paid and badly treated. As an adult, Chavez organized a nonviolent revolt culminating in a 300-mile protest march (March 1966) that produced the first farmworkers' contract. Cesar Chavez devoted his energies to other areas of social justice as well.
Crafty Connection Mexican tile coloring sheet
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A Book Worth Banning Is a Book Worth Reading
A list of several titles that have been banned or challenged.
Video Puppet Book Banners
A brief discussion about why the American Library Association supports and celebrates the freedom to read.
Video "Parthenon" of banned books
Little Red Riding Hood, retold by Trina Schart Hyman
This adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood landed on the naughty list, though the illustrations merited a Caldecott Honor (1984).
Wolf in the Snow, by Matthew Cordell
When a wolf cub and a little girl are lost in a storm, kindness and cooperation save them. In the end, it's all about keeping an open mind. Caldecott Medal (2018)
A list of several titles that have been banned or challenged.
Video Puppet Book Banners
A brief discussion about why the American Library Association supports and celebrates the freedom to read.
Video "Parthenon" of banned books
Little Red Riding Hood, retold by Trina Schart Hyman
This adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood landed on the naughty list, though the illustrations merited a Caldecott Honor (1984).
Wolf in the Snow, by Matthew Cordell
When a wolf cub and a little girl are lost in a storm, kindness and cooperation save them. In the end, it's all about keeping an open mind. Caldecott Medal (2018)
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