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Diverse Picture Books About Race and Racism
Every month, Montessori For All selects an anti-bias, anti-racist book for our teachers to read to their communities. First we select one for 3-6 year-olds, then one for 1st-3rd graders, and finally one for 4th-6th graders. Therefore, if you would like to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive links to book guides with discussion questions, vocabulary words, and extension activities to be used in the classroom or at home, you can sign up here. This month we are focusing on race and racism. Further, you can find books about peace/justice/empathy here or immigration and refugees here.
Picture Books about Race and Racism: 3-6 year-olds
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Chili Bar: Everything for a Cheap and Easy Night
This past weekend, Matt and I realized we didn’t have any plans. I know most people look forward to a weekend with nothing to do. But I like to have plans. So Saturday morning, we decided to text two sets of family friends to see if they had any interest in coming over that afternoon. I decided to pull together a chili bar for a quick and easy (and inexpensive) meal for a group.
The whole thing was simple and low-key. First, I made this recipe for vegetarian chili. Then I set up the following sides:
- Red onion
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Tortilla chips
- Diced tomato
I … Read More
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Celebrating Your Own Birthday: Brainstorming Ideas
How do you feel about celebrating your own birthday? I know it can seem self-centered and egotistical. But, personally, I err on the side of believing that if you want something in life, you should make it happen for yourself.
I love celebrating birthdays—my own and others. I did much more of it before I had children. My favorite birthday party ever was my Be the Change Scavenger Hunt. I even had team t-shirts printed! We drove all around Houston doing random acts of kindness for strangers. And I somehow found two live bands willing to come share their talents at the party. And there was a commemorative CD. My … Read More