Grade Level: Elementary 3–5
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TeachAAPI x Culture Kids – Wayfinding: Where Are We? Where Are We Headed?
Set sail with TeachAAPI’s new lesson in collaboration with Culture Kids, exploring Hōkūleʻa and the rich tradition of Polynesian wayfinding. Paired with a companion podcast episode, this all-grade-level lesson traces the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s founding through its voyages today, highlighting themes of community, care, and cultural preservation. Through age-appropriate discussions centered on the question “Where…
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Front Desk: The Graphic Novel
Mia wants to be a writer, but her mom thinks she should focus on math. Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work will help her get through this school year.
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Back to School: A Global Journey
This book features a wide range of children and schools from Indigenous children in a Brazilian classroom to traveling to school by boat in Myanmar. The photos display how class, culture, and nationality influence the school experience. The final pages contain more detailed information about the different schools.
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In This Classroom
Hacket explains that every school year is a fresh start, mistakes help us grow, and we are strongest when we support one another.
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Schooltime Grumps
Daisy can’t wait to make friends on the first day of school, but she accidentally causes hurt feelings. With help from her Yeh-Yeh (grandmother), she learns the importance of apologizing and making things right.
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New
New stars a young Filipina on her first day of school as she discovers what new means. “School is new. The people are new. And the glares and stares you get for being different are new.”
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Lily Xiao Speaks Out
A novel about Taiwanese American identity and fighting for ESL support for students. Middle schooler Lily is struggling in school because English is not her first language. She wants to speak to the school about providing an ESL program, but her parents are worried this will adversly effect their desire to be US citizens.
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Singapore (Country Profiles)
Facts about the history and culture of Singapore. Singapore National Day is in August. The people celebrate with flag flying, a parade, and singing the national anthem.
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Indonesia (Country Profiles)
Indonesia Independence Day is in August. Read about the history of the country of approximately 17,500 Islands and its independence.
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The ABCs of Asian American History
The ABCs of Asian American History is an inclusive compilation of the holidays, famous figures, traditional dress, cuisine, and other interesting facts from nineteen Asian American groups (as defined by the 2020 United States Census).
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Asian Americans’ Right to Vote
Learn the history of the U.S. government’s policies against Asian immigration, citizenship, and voting rights. An infographic shows readers what countries Asian Americans can trace their family roots to. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes Asian Americans have faced in relation to voting.
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Nikhil Out Loud
Nikhil’s fame as a voice actor lands him the lead in the school musical, but he’s worried that people at school will realize he has stage fright. And when a group of angry parents start to protest having an openly gay actor in the starring role he wants to become the make believe character he…