Diverse Picture Book Units
Lessons that Integrate
Get lessons and activities that use diverse picture books for your students!
Why Diverse Books?
It’s that if you want to make a human being into a monster, deny them, at the cultural level, any reflection of themselves.
Our classroom library should provide mirrors and windows for our students—where they can see characters and themes that reflect who they are and the world around them.
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Resources
Our picture book units are created using a diverse children’s book integrating reading, writing, grammar, and character educations. It can be difficult to teach certain topics, but using a picture book can make it a little easier. Picture books can help build background knowledge that leads to better comprehension. Do a deep dive with a picture book and enjoy the discussions that follow.
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Outschool is the largest marketplace of live online classes for kids. We connect learners, parents and teachers to create interest-based, small-group learning experiences that take place over video chat.
Check out a multi-day class, where we will dive into a Dyamonde Daniel chapter book and use our creative writing skills to produce poetry while researching a famous poet.
From the Blog
Winter Traditions Around the World
Winter is a season of wonder and transformation, with traditions that reflect the cultural diversity of people across the globe. While December holidays like Christmas,
New Year, New Stories
As we look forward to 2025, several captivating picture books are set to enchant young readers and provide valuable resources for educators. Here are some
New Year, New Reading Goals: Building a Growth Mindset with Books
The start of a new year is the perfect time for students to reflect on their progress and set goals for the months ahead. As
Engaging Young Readers Over Winter Break
Winter break is a time for relaxation, celebration, and spending quality time with family. But it can also be a time when children’s reading habits
Winter Holidays Around the World Through Picture Books
Winter is a season of celebration across the globe, with holidays reflecting diverse traditions, beliefs, and cultures. Picture books are a powerful tool to introduce
Building Phonemic Awareness with Holiday Books
Use diverse holiday books and phonemic awareness activities to make learning interactive and fun. Each activity incorporates seasonal themes and specific sounds to engage young