by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 7, 2023 | All, Holidays, Literature, Musical Cultures
You know around this part of the internet we love children’s literature. Diwali is a Hindu (and also other Indian religions) festival of lights that is celebrated in the fall. It lasts 5 days and is a major holiday. If you are talking bout holidays in your classroom,...
by Melissa Stouffer | Sep 19, 2023 | All, Literature, Music History, Musical Cultures
You now around this part of the internet we love children’s literature. September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. While I’m very much a person who makes sure that I cover different cultural groups all year and not just...
by Melissa Stouffer | May 16, 2023 | AAPI, All, Literature, Music History, Musical Cultures
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As I’ve said before, I’m very much a person who makes sure that I cover different cultural groups all year and not just in ‘the’ month that is set aside. But I still think it’s important to cover them in...
by Melissa Stouffer | May 9, 2023 | AAPI, All, Guest Posts, Musical Cultures
Hi Friends! Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! I thought this year I would ask one of my Filipino friends to write a post sharing some of her experiences, activities, and more that you can use in your classroom now or any time of year. Allow me to...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 7, 2023 | All, Literature, Music History, Musical Cultures
I’ve said it before and I’m very much a person who makes sure that I cover different cultural groups all year and not just in ‘the’ month that is set aside. But I still think it’s important to cover them in that month. March is Women’s History Month and there...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jan 10, 2023 | AAPI, All, Holidays, Music History, Musical Cultures, Season: Winter
A lot of teachers and schools are incorporating Lunar New Year into their yearly plans. Lunar New Year is not a celebration specific to China. As with other cultural celebrations, please buy resources from creators who are actually of Asian descent and celebrate Lunar...
