Several times in the story Esperanza Rising yarn dolls are featured. They are simple to make and the perfect craft project to accompany this excellent book. All you need are a few simple supplies, a little bit of time, and you can make dozens of these festive little dolls. How to Make a ... Read More about How to Make a Yarn Doll
Panning for Gold Kid’s Activity
Inside: Panning for Gold Kid's Activity The California Gold Rush is one of those defining moments in American history. It brought thousands of gold prospectors, called 49ers, from all around the world to California. Knowing the gold was there and finding the gold are two different things. Many ... Read More about Panning for Gold Kid’s Activity
How to Make a Colonial Hornbook
Inside: How to Make a Colonial Hornbook From the mid-16th century until the 18th century, hornbooks were used as primers to teach young children to read. They were paddle-shaped and usually contained a sheet of paper with the letters of the alphabet and Biblical scriptures, such as the Lord's ... Read More about How to Make a Colonial Hornbook
The Power of Combining Art + Literature
Inside: The Power of Combining Art + Literature {This guest post was written by Marrissa Raimonde from Yellow Spot:Sun.} “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Chances are, you’ve heard that old adage many times. When we dive into the deeper meaning of that phrase, we can find some beautiful ... Read More about The Power of Combining Art + Literature
Books that Educate & Celebrate Racial Diversity
Inside: Books that Educate & Celebrate Racial Diversity Here’s something we know to be true: Reading is a way to listen, and listening cultivates empathy. Stepping into someone else’s shoes and experiencing what they experience from an inside-out perspective changes you. We’ve said it ... Read More about Books that Educate & Celebrate Racial Diversity