Read & Engage: Ages 5-12

Read & Engage: I’m New Here

Posted by on Feb 28, 2017 in Read & Engage: Ages 5-12, Theme: Immigration | Comments Off on Read & Engage: I’m New Here

Being “new” and being “different” are universal experiences. Then why do some find it hard to feel empathetic to the experience of immigrants and refugees? How can learning to be empathetic teach us to also be welcoming? With a companion dialogue and activity kit, educators, librarians, parents and community leaders can use the book I’m New Here to support empathy and welcoming. Watch one classroom’s reaction to the book and activities:     ENGAGE Explore the Welcoming Kit for classrooms and communities here.   THE BOOK I’m New Here By Anne Sibley...

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