Grade Level: Middle School
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 Deep Dive: Lunar New Year
Families around the world in countries such as China, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and more celebrate Lunar New Year with joy and tradition. To welcome good fortune, they clean their homes, share festive meals, hang lanterns, and more. This deep dive will explain more about the holiday and its many traditions.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art Virtual Tours
Join the talented educators of the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art for a deep dive on the Cherry Blossom Festival. Available Now! Grades 1-3, 4-6, 9-12.
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TeachAAPI Author Talks ft. Susan Goldman Rubin
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TAP Middle School Readers Book Club ft. Lisa Yee
Children’s Book World and TeachAAPI present a very special book talk with author Lisa Yee about her award-winning novel, Maizy Chen’s Last Chance.
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Hula Information Sheet
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Lei Informational Sheet
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Lauhala Weaving
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Hula Girl Coloring Sheet
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Aloha Roots Coloring Sheet
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Deep Dive: Diwali
Originating in India, Diwali is celebrated in Hindu, Jain and Sikh cultures. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali entails five days of celebration. Though Diwali is celebrated differently across cultures, a common theme of good and light prevailing over evil and darkness connects the three religions. Dive deeper with us here!
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Author Talk with Dr. Jenny Wang
Dr. Jenny T. Wang is a Taiwanese American clinical psychologist and national speaker on the intersections of Asian American identity, mental health, and intergenerational and racial trauma. Destigmatizing mental health within the Asian community and empowering Asian Americans to prioritize their own mental well-being is her mission. Dr. Wang also has created the Instagram community…
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Permission to Come Home
Permission to Come Home takes Asian Americans on an empowering journey toward reclaiming their mental health. Weaving her personal narrative as a Taiwanese American together with her insights as a clinician and evidence-based tools, Dr. Jenny T. Wang explores a range of life areas that call for attention, offering readers the permission to question, feel,…