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Grades TK-2 Resources

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Full Lessons

Intro to AAPI Month Lesson Elementary Students
The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh Wonders Integration ( Grades TK-2)
Bilal Cooks Dal Grades K-2
Suki’s Kimono Grades K-2
Yayoi Kusama Art Grades 2-5

Texts

My Paati’s Saris Read Aloud for Elementary Students
Suki's Kimono Written by Chieri Uegaki Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch Despite what's popular, or cool, Suki adamantly decides to wear her beautiful blue Kimono on the first day of 1st grade. Not everyone is accepting or even nice about her choice, but Suki shows them all just how cool embracing your authentic self can be!
Island Toe Written by Christin Lozano Illustrated by Mariko Merritt Island Toes takes readers around the islands, where shoes are optional and toes have the freedom to explore.
The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh Written by Supriya Kelkar Illustrated by Alea Marley Harpreet wears a different colour for every mood, carefully matching each outfit to his patka, a type of turban often worn by Sikh boys.
Ohana Means Family Written by Ilima Loomis Illustrated by Kenard Pak A story about a family, or 'ohana, that is preparing for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built
The Sky of Afghanistan Written by Ana Eulate Illustrated by Sonja Wimmer In a country ravaged by war, a girl begins to soar, far away from hatred and sadness. She invites us to dream with her so that in her country, Afghanistan, peace may reign forever.

Videos

What These Asian American Families Love About Their Culture (6:34) Families of different Asian heritage explore and celebrate their unique food, traditions, and cultures.
Meet Sesame Street's New Rohingya Puppets (1:17) Sesame Street International Social Impact video about, Noor and Aziz, 6-year-old Rohingya Muppets who live in a refugee camp in Bangladesh. As part of Sesame Workshop’s Play to Learn humanitarian program, Noor and Aziz are featured in playful learning content to support children and families affected by the Rohingya refugee crisis.
Polynesian Culture (2:57) Overview of the fourth part of a Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic series on the South Pacific that explores what defines a Pacific Islander
All About Asia for Kids (8:34) A video that teaches facts about the continent of Asia

Additional Resources

Britannica Kids - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Elementary Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month takes place in the United States every May. The month celebrates the cultures and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). The term AAPI includes people from all Asian countries and the areas of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia in Oceania. Many educators use AAPI Heritage Month as a time to teach their students about the contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to the United States and the world. To find out more about the contributions of AAPI individuals, see Asian Americans at a glance.
Lesson Plan Min Jee's Lunch Lesson plan (with text and read-aloud video) to help students explore what happens when people make assumptions about Asians
Read Aloud: Eyes that Speak to the Stars (4:33) Read aloud by the author about a young boy’s journey to understanding the strength and story that come from the shape of his eyes and how his eyes share power and his family’s heritage. Link also includes Q&A with author where she expands on cultural references.
Book: Eyes that Kiss in the Corners (4:23) This set of lesson plans explores the life and art of Leo Valledor from the Asian Art Museum.
Teacher's Guide: Eyes that Speak to the Stars & Eyes that Kiss in the Corners Discussion questions and extension activities for each text, along with a note about each story from the author

Grade Level Standards