May 21, 2021 is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. There is so much that we can learn about each other. There are so many wonderful things that make us unique, and so many shared human experiences that connect us. In your classrooms and in your home, we encourage you to use these resources from PBS Learning Media and PBS Kids to learn more about this special day. All of these engaging activities and lessons, geared for use with age groups from PreK through 12th grade, are free and aligned to the TEKS.
KLRN Events for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
● Tuesday, May 18 at 6pm: Teacher Training Event: PBS Learning Media Teaching Resources for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development: Join KLRN to learn about TEKS-aligned teaching and learning resources on the topic of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development with PBS Learning Media. We will explore the diverse and beautiful tapestry of the world’s cultures and discuss the importance of listening to diverse voices as we work together for a more nurturing environment. This session is open to educators of all grade levels.
● Friday, May 21 at 11am: OVEE Screening of Let’s Go Luna!In celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, join KLRN for a special interactive OVEE screening of Let’s Go Luna! This screening is open to teachers, students, and families. We hope you can join us!
Supporting Educational Resources on PBS Learning Media
World Cultures Collection on PBS Learning Media (Grades PreK-12th)
Explore the world with PBS LearningMedia! This collection focuses on food, folktales, and other aspects of cultural heritage. With your class, hear stories, play through situations, and learn how to make crafts from cultures near and far.
Let's Go Luna Collection (Grades PreK-5th)
Let's Go Luna is a PBS KIDS show that follows Luna the Moon and her adventures with Andy, Carmen, and Leo as they travel around the world. Explore cities from all over the globe with these fun videos, and check out the support materials for great classroom activities that connect cultures from around the world to classroom activities.
● Greetings from Around the World Language Cards (for grades K-5)
● Learn About Mexico City, Mexico Video + Activity Bundle
● Chef Leo's Crazy Kitchen (Interactive Game)
● Supporting Early Learning with Digital Games & Apoyando la Educación de Edad Temprana con Juegos Digitales
Molly of Denali Collection (Grades K-5th)
Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI™ series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI™ collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities so that educators can utilize the series in the classroom. Set in a rural Alaskan village, and featuring the adventures of Molly, her family, and friends, MOLLY OF DENALI™ models the many ways that children can access and create informational text in their daily lives. At the same time, the stories are infused with Alaska Native values, history, traditions, language, as well as contemporary life.
● Molly of Denali: Recipe Book Family Activity (for grades K-2)
Arthur: Diversity and Community Collection (Grades PreK-4th)
Foster students’ interest in reading and writing, and encourage positive social skills with this collection of classroom resources from ARTHUR. Aimed at children between the ages of four and eight, these resources feature entertaining and educational activities for use at and away from the computer.
● Cultural Connections (for grades PreK-4)
● Around the Block Activities (for grades PreK-2)
● A Folktale Play (for grades PreK-4)
● Postcards from Buster (grades PreK-4)
Kindness, Empathy, and Resilience Collection (Grades K-12th)
This collection of videos and lesson plans is about kindness, empathy, and the importance of practicing mindfulness. These resources will help educators foster resilience in students grades 6-12, and include strategies to help teenagers cope with the stresses of everyday life, as well as specific challenges. The collection offers proactive approaches to help students forge new friendships and explore the concepts of self-care, care for others, and the responsibilities associated with being a supportive community member.
● Developing Empathy through Retold Fairy Tales (for grades 5-8)
● Poetry Brings Happiness to Troubled Teens (for grades 7-12)
● Gratitude and the Environment (for grades 5-8)
Folktales of the World Collection (Grades PreK-5th)
A folktale is a story or legend passed down from generation to generation. Often these stories are used to teach young people about their culture. They are also used as cautionary tales. In this collection, there are traditional folktales told in their native languages as well as English.
A World of Stories (Grades PreK-5th)
Storytelling has been used as entertainment, cultural preservation, and a way to teach values. Stories are typically told orally and passed down from generation to generation. This collection contains stories from around the world.
● 1, 2, 3, ¡Chocolate! A World of Stories (for grades PreK-5)
● The Little Red Hen/La Gallinita Roja (for grades PreK-5)
● Anansi and the Hat Shaking Dance (for grades PreK-5)
Helpful Resources
Building Compassion During COVID: Article from Sesame Street in Communities
Webinar: Talking with Children Authentically About Race and Racism
Professional Development with Sesame Street in Communities
Bilingual Education: Professional Development with PBS Learning Media
Classroom Strategies: Professional Development with PBS Learning Media
UNESCO World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development