Diversity Bookbags : Kindergarten

Materials List and Family Activities

Books:

• The Colors of Us by Karin Katz
• Henry’s First Moon Birthday by Lenore Look
• Who’s in a Family by Robert Skutch

Audio: Tape & Book--Shake It To The One You Love the Best

Materials

• 4 Puppets (How to Make Puppets at Home)
• Deck of Playing Cards
• Multicultural Crayons ; Regular Crayons
• Journal
• Feedback Form

Recipes: Families may add a recipe to the recipe ring.

• Polenta ( Italy )
• Anzac cookies ( Australia )

Game: Gulam Chor (India) from Kids Around the World Play

Suggested Activities for families:

The Colors of Us

• There are several puppets in the bag. Name them and use them to tell a story.

Henry’s First Moon Birthday

• Draw a picture of a special party with your family.
• Look through family photo albums. Have a discussion about what you were like when your were a baby. Talk to a grandparent and find out what your parents were like as babies.

Who’s in a family

• Make your own family book telling about families that you know(aunts/uncles, friends, neighbors, pets, etc.)