Happy (Belated) Thanksgiving!
I hope that you all were able to enjoy a WELL-DESERVED and restful Thanksgiving Break. For many of us, this year looked very different...Thanksgiving may have been a smaller occasion without the hustle and bustle of all the family members, Black Friday shopping may have been conducted from your couch and a computer and if you are like me, you may have broken your own rules about when to decorate for the Christmas holidays (we put our stuff up two weeks ago). Whatever the case may be, I hope that you were able to take time for yourself, to reflect on what has been a trying year for so many, recharge and spend time with family in some way.
As always, I would like to help in any way that I can to take something off your plate. Please feel free to reach out any time for a resource, idea, or support of any kind.
TCSS NEEDS YOU!
LUNCH & LEARN: THE EVOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
Join Paul Chaat Smith, Curator at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), as he presents a program titled Learning to Crawl: Brilliant Mistakes, Broken Dreams and Secret Reinventions at the National Museum of the American Indian, a discussion of the evolution of NMAI’s approach to history. Smith will discuss the development of the museum's permanent exhibition and the challenges of representing American Indian history and culture in a single museum. More information about registering can be found HERE.
The Crayon Man by Natascha Biebow
Here’s the true story of an inventor who so loved nature’s vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children – in a bright green box for only a nickel! With experimentation, and a special knack for listening, Edwin Binney and his dynamic team at Crayola created one of the world’s most enduring, best-loved childhood toys – empowering children to dream in COLOR!
Learn more about this book HERE.
Smile by Gary Golio, Ed Young
An award-winning author and a Caldecott Medalist take a creative look at the early life of comedic genius Charlie Chaplin.
Learn more about this book HERE.
Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War by Duncan Tonatiuh
José de la Luz Sáenz (1888–1953)—or Luz—believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz volunteered to join the fight. Because of his ability to quickly learn languages, he became part of the Intelligence Office in Europe. However, despite his hard work and intellect, Luz often didn’t receive credit for his contributions. Upon his return to the US, he joined other Mexican-Americans whom he had met in the army to fight for equality. His contribution, along with others, ultimately led to the creation of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), which is the oldest Latino civil rights organization. Soldier for Equality is based in part on Luz’s diary during the war.
Learn more about this book HERE.
KELLY BELLAR - Region 10 K-12 Social Studies Consultant - Teaching & Learning
Email: kelly.bellar@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/social-studies/service-offerings/
Location: Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1432
Twitter: @Region10SS