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Week of January 20, 2025 | TK | Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrating the Year of the Snake | CYRM Picture Book 2 of 5
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Video Scholastic News Lunar New Year for Kids
My First Chinese New Year, by Karen Katz
This very simple introduction to the Chinese New Year focuses on food, families, and customs
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
My First Chinese New Year, by Karen Katz
This very simple introduction to the Chinese New Year focuses on food, families, and customs
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
Week of January 20, 2025 | Kindergarten | Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrating the Year of the Snake | CYRM Picture Book 2 of 5
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Video Scholastic News Lunar New Year for Kids
Bringing In the New Year, by Grace Lin
A girl and her family get ready for Chinese New Year.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
Bringing In the New Year, by Grace Lin
A girl and her family get ready for Chinese New Year.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
Week of January 20, 2025 | First Grade | Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrating the Year of the Snake | CYRM Picture Book 2 of 5
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Video Scholastic News Lunar New Year for Kids
Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas, by Natasha Yim
n this retelling of a favorite fairy tale, Goldy Luck is asked to take a plate of turnip cakes to the neighbors. The Chans aren't home, but that doesn't stop Goldy from trying out their rice porridge, their chairs and their beds -- with disastrous results. But plucky Goldy takes responsibility for her actions and makes a new friend just in time for Chinese New Year.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas, by Natasha Yim
n this retelling of a favorite fairy tale, Goldy Luck is asked to take a plate of turnip cakes to the neighbors. The Chans aren't home, but that doesn't stop Goldy from trying out their rice porridge, their chairs and their beds -- with disastrous results. But plucky Goldy takes responsibility for her actions and makes a new friend just in time for Chinese New Year.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
Week of January 20, 2025 | Second Grade | Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrating the Year of the Snake | CYRM Picture Book 2 of 5
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Video Scholastic News Lunar New Year for Kids
The Runaway Rice Cake, by Ying Chang Compestine
After chasing a special rice cake, nian-gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the Chinese New Year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
The Runaway Rice Cake, by Ying Chang Compestine
After chasing a special rice cake, nian-gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the Chinese New Year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
Week of January 20, 2025 | Third Grade | Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrating the Year of the Snake |CYRM Picture Book 2 of 5
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Video Scholastic News Lunar New Year for Kids
The Nian Monster, by Andrea Wang
The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai. The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but a clever girl has a plan.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
The Nian Monster, by Andrea Wang
The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai. The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but a clever girl has a plan.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
Week of January 20, 2025 | Fourth Grade | Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrating the Year of the Snake | CYRM Picture Book 2 of 5
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Video Scholastic News Lunar New Year for Kids
Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon, by Virginia Loh-Hagan
This retelling of a Chinese legend explains why people light firecrackers, wear red, and give food offerings to celebrate Chinese New Year.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon, by Virginia Loh-Hagan
This retelling of a Chinese legend explains why people light firecrackers, wear red, and give food offerings to celebrate Chinese New Year.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
At-Home Crafty Connection Cupcake liner dragon
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
Week of January 20, 2025 | Fifth Grade | Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrating the Year of the Snake
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Video Scholastic News Lunar New Year for Kids
Friends are Friends, Forever, by Dane Liu
Just before New Year, Dandan discovers that her family is moving to America, far away from her best friend Yueyue; before they leave Yueyue gives her a stack of red paper and a spool of string so she can share the art of paper cutting with Americans--and when New Year comes around again Dandan remembers Yueyue's gift and introduces her new friend Christina to this ancient art.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
Crafty Connection Fold and cut intricate designs on red paper (instructions begin at minute 7:07)
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
Friends are Friends, Forever, by Dane Liu
Just before New Year, Dandan discovers that her family is moving to America, far away from her best friend Yueyue; before they leave Yueyue gives her a stack of red paper and a spool of string so she can share the art of paper cutting with Americans--and when New Year comes around again Dandan remembers Yueyue's gift and introduces her new friend Christina to this ancient art.
California Young Reader Medal Nominee (2 of 5)
My First Day, by Phung Nguyen Quang
World Map Vietnam and the Mekong River Delta
Photographs Mekong River Delta
The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta where a young boy sets out for school alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar in this story of resilience and determination. About the CYRM
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to draw a dragon
Crafty Connection Fold and cut intricate designs on red paper (instructions begin at minute 7:07)
At-Home Kitchen Connection Try this simple recipe for ginger vegetable congee
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