For faculty

Storybook Conversations: Luna’s Yum Yum Dim Sum

About
In this book written by Natasha Yim and illustrated by Violet Kim, Luna is having Dim Sum on her birthday. She and her brothers are talking about how to share buns fairly. Click on the Storybook Conversations link to access ideas for how use this story to build understanding of STEM concepts. The link will also give you access to ways in which to support the use of this book with children with disabilities. Another Storybook Conversation to explore is Up to My Knees by Grace Lin (https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/storybook-conversations-my-knees).

Resource Type: 

  • Website
  • Handouts/Tipsheets
  • Print

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse

Learning About the Contributions and Challenges of Asian Americans

About
Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that chronicles the contributions and challenges of Asian Americans, the fastest-growing ethnic group in America. Personal histories and research provide a fresh lens on U.S. history and the role Asian Americans have played in it.

Resource Type: 

  • Website
  • Video

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse

Asian Pacific Americans with Disabilities: Our Stories, Our Lives

About
This summary of an informal survey highlights issues of intersectionality among race, disability, and other aspects of identity, with many insights provided in the words of the survey participants.

Resource Type: 

  • Website
  • Handouts/Tipsheets
  • Video

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse

What is the Model Minority Myth?

About
The model minority myth that paints Asian Americans as inherently successful and problem-free, particularly in contrast to other minority groups, has masked an appreciation that young AAPI children and their families are as diverse as any other group. This article shares some of the facts on this topic.

Resource Type: 

  • Handouts/Tipsheets

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse

Natural Resources: Free resources for learning about and supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Children and Families

About
This issue includes resources for learning more about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, resources for children and families, and resources for early childhood educators.
Publication Date
May 2022

Resource Type: 

  • Handouts/Tipsheets

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - For faculty