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Kaitlyn Wants to See Ducks
Kaitlyn loves ducks. Her family loves all the animals. Seeing those apes and lions and elephants and goats and giraffes and bears, just isn’t what Kaitlyn wants to do. What’s a girl to do, when it’s family day at the zoo?
By sharing Kaitlyn's story we celebrate her many strengths and abilities, Kaitlyn has Down syndrome.
Marco and I Want to Play Ball
Isiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who’s going to hit the ball farther? Who’s going to hit the ball higher? Whose ball will hit the barn? Cousins like to tease and play when Grandpa is pitching.
By sharing Isiah's story we celebrate his many strengths and abilities, Isiah has Spina Bifida.
MyaGrace Wants to Get Ready
MyaGrace loves music and dancing. Her school is having a big dance and she wants to go with her friend Emily. She has so much to do to get ready. What should she wear? How should she fix her hair? What color should she paint her fingernails? Will she get everything done in time?
By sharing MyaGrace's story we celebrate her many strengths and abilities, MyaGrace has cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities.
MyaGrace Wants to Make Music
Everyone in MyaGrace’s family makes music. MyaGrace plays the piano but it’s not the same. She wants to join her family when they are making music. How is she going to figure this out? Fortunately, MyaGrace knows just the person to help.
By sharing MyaGrace's story we celebrate her many strengths and abilities, MyaGrace has cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities.
Our Bilingual Picture Books
Kaitlyn quiere ver patos
Kaitlyn ama los patos. A su familia le encantan todos los animales. Pero ver monos, leones, elefantes, cabras, jirafas y osos, no es exactamente lo que Kaitlyn quiere hacer. ¿Qué debe hacer una niña durante un día familiar en el zoológico?
Marco y yo queremos jugar al béisbol.
Isiah y Marco comparten su amor por el béisbol. ¿Quién va a golpear la pelota más lejos? ¿Quién va a golpear la pelota más alto? ¿De quién será la pelota que golpee el granero? A estos primos les gusta bromear y jugar, cuando es el abuelo quien está lanzando.
MyaGrace quiere alistarse
A MyaGrace le encanta la música y el baile. Su escuela está organizando un gran baile y ella quiere ir con su amiga Emily. Ella tiene mucho que hacer para alistarse. ¿Qué debería ponerse? ¿Cómo debería arreglarse el cabello? ¿De qué color debería pintarse las uñas? ¿Podrá tener todo listo a tiempo?
MyaGrace quiere hacer música
Todos en la familia de MyaGrace hacen música. MyaGrace toca el piano, pero no es lo mismo. Ella quiere unirse a su familia cuando están haciendo música. ¿Cómo va ella a resolver esto?Afortunadamente, MyaGrace conoce a la persona indicada para ayudarla.
Our Bilingual Concept Books
Friends at School
Les amis à l’école
It's very fun to have a friend at school. What do you like to do with your friend? What do you have in common? How are you different? Learn all about friends in a 1st grade class from Canada. You'll have extra fun learning new words in English and French.
Fronts For Our Backs
Nyuso Kwa Migongo Yetu
Our fronts and backs are different. Can you find the back that matches the front of an animal? It’s fun guessing! It’s also fun to learn animal names in English and Swahili.
Looking For Our Families
Kuangalia Familia Zetu
All animals have families. Monkey, hippo, elephant, buffalo and zebra families look very different. Do you think you can find their families? You can learn to name them in English and Swahili, too.
Colors On Our Papers
Rangi Za Makaratasi Yetu
Are colors the same all around the world? See what colors kindergarteners in Tanzania are choosing as they color their school papers. It’s fun to learn the name in English and Swahili.
Our Spanish Picture Books
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"These new curriculum materials are such a great supplement to the Finding My Way Books. The exercises are meaningful, the activities are student-centered, and, perhaps most importantly, all of the suggested conversations and lessons are focused on inclusivity and belonging!"
Author of "You're Going to Love This Kid": Teaching Students with Autism in Inclusive Classrooms
Finding My Way Inclusive
SEL Curriculum: K-3
Research has determined that expanded social, emotional learning (SEL) enhances academic achievement. As a literature-based study, this curriculum compliments SEL skill development by deepening students’ understanding and acceptance of themselves through exposure to life experiences of individuals with disabilities living in their communities. Discussions and activities build student capacity in self-awareness as defined by CASEL.
Finding My Story
Afterschool Program: K-1
The Finding My Story program challenges students to think about diversity. Using multidisciplinary activities, it also provides an opportunity for students to discover their own story.
“All in all, Finding My Story is an excellent program. One of my favorite parts about this program is how versatile it is since it is planned around six different books. All the students were very excited about the books, loved the characters and the activities.” Kendra Allen, LMSW/Unit Director Boys & Girls Club
Finding My Story
Afterschool Program: 2-3
The Finding My Story program challenges students to think about diversity. Using multidisciplinary activities, it also provides an opportunity for students to discover their own story.
“All in all, Finding My Story is an excellent program. One of my favorite parts about this program is how versatile it is since it is planned around six different books. All the students were very excited about the books, loved the characters and the activities.” Kendra Allen, LMSW/Unit Director Boys & Girls Club
Finding My Way Inclusive
DEI Curriculum: K-3