4 Families, Seasons & Celebrations
This theme focuses on families, seasons, and celebrations from the perspectives of different cultures and communities.
- High Interest Learning
- Thematic Connections
- Standards Aligned
- Integrated & Creative
- Research Based
- Step-by-Step Guides
- Engaging & MultiModal
- Successful with "hard to reach" populations
A Busy Year
Twin mice show their love for a tree by visiting and caring for it every month of the year.
A Chair for My Mother
After a fire destroys all their possessions, a family saves coins in a jar until they have enough to buy a beautiful new chair.
Black Snowman
A tattered magic kente cloth awakens a black snowman who has powerful lessons to teach a young boy about the significance of family, love, and heritage.
Chicken Sunday
Miss Eula’s grandchildren want more than anything to get her a beautiful hat for Easter, but first they must ask the cranky old shop owner for help.
Officer Buckle and Gloria
While giving safety tips, Officer Buckle gets help from a dog named Gloria.
Patchwork Quilt
Tanya’s Grandma is making a masterpiece patchwork quilt, but when she gets sick, Tanya takes on the task of finishing the project.
Quilt Story
A pioneer girl places her well-loved quilt in the attic where it is found and loved by a girl in modern times.
Stellaluna
A baby bat develops the habits of a baby bird after losing her mother and falling into a birds’ nest.
What Kind of Baby-sitter Is This?
Kevin’s attitude about being baby-sat changes after he gets to know Aunt Lovey.
