Diversity Bookbags: First Grade

Materials List and Family Activities

Books:

• All the Colors We Are by Katie Kissinger
• Best, Best Colors by Eric Hoffman
• Different, Just Like Me by Lori Mitchell
• Mommy Far, Mommy Near by Carol Antoinette Peacock

Audio: Cassette with Book-All the Colors of the Earth by Sheila Hamanaka
Cassette of Best, Best Colors (in Spanish)

Materials:

• Multicultural Crayons
• Venn Diagram & marker
• Craft Sticks for game
• Journal
• Feedback Form

Game: Tiu-u (China) from Kids Around the World Play

Recipe: Families may add a recipe to the ring

• Sweet Chinese Pancakes (China)
• Coconut Bars (Ecuador)

Suggested Activities for families:

All the Colors of the Earth & All the Colors We Are

• Look outside your window and use the crayons to draw a picture of all the colors that you see. What do you see outside that matches your skin color?

Different Just Like Me

• Learn how to spell your name in sign language.
• Think about 3 people you know. Use the Venn Diagram to show some ways that you are the same and some ways that you are different.

Mommy Far, Mommy Near

• Elizabeth’s mother was able to make her feel better. In what ways does your family make you feel better? Draw a picture.

Best Best Colors

• Listen to the book with the Spanish tape.