Holiday Lesson: Giving Not Getting
Are your students too focused on the "gimme" elements of the holiday season? Teach about the true meaning of the season by emphasizing the giving over the getting.
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Global Holiday Lessons
January 6th is a day long-awaited by many children:
The 6th of January is the day on which the three Wise Men arrive at the Bethlehem cave in which kid Jesus is and give him gold, incense and myrrh and for this reason in Italy children receive presents traditionally brought by the "Befana," a good old witch who comes into their homes through the chimney. This is the last day to the Christmas holiday in Italy.Elisbetta, Italy- See more at: http://bit.ly/1HGKwtY
Star of Hope
Star of Hope is a Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men, women and their children. Positive life changes are encouraged through structured programs which focus on spiritual growth, education, employment, life management and recovery from substance abuse.
Local SOH location: 1811 Ruiz St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 227-8900 www.sohmission.org
Vanessa Brantley Newton's Coming Here!
On December 10th, acclaimed and award-winning author/illustrator, Vanessa Brantley-Newton will be in our library! She's a dynamic and talent creator. Vanessa will be on hand to show our students the daunting but inspiring process for making children's books! Please join us! See more here: http://bit.ly/1XHnnJD.
Every Little Thing's...Gonna Be Alright!
Bob Marley's songs are known the world over for their powerful message of love, peace, and harmony. Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. This upbeat story reminds children that the sun will always come out after the rain and mistakes are easily forgiven with a hug. See more here: http://amzn.to/1Qh5Lnt.
#WeNeedDiverseBooks
This is a wonderful grass-roots children's book campaign that advocates for essential changes in the publishing agency to promote literature that honors all people! See more about putting diverse books in the hands of children here: http://bit.ly/1O5tJ0r and http://bit.ly/1Q2xN7D.
Goodman Elementary School-Fort Bend ISD
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Email: eboni.darnell@fortbendisd.com
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Location: 1100 W Sycamore Rd, Fresno, TX, United States
Phone: 281-634-5985
Twitter: @Goodman_Owls
