On this page you will find teaching activities for classrooms of diverse children. These activities use picture books in a way that promotes peace, values diversity, and creates a climate of empathy and understanding based on a foundation of peace linguistics. All of the activities that will be included on this page work for both language learners and native speakers and aim to encourage creativity, imagination, global competency, and sustainability.
For many years I was a homeschool/unschool mom who taught classes in critical and creative thinking, and thoughtful parenting to families who chose to learn at home. My kids are no longer unschooling, but I am still consulting for families who choose alternative forms of education and continuing to teach creative and critical thinking in my university courses. I am also an Educational Consultant for teaching linguistic and cultural minority students, a certified Habits of Mind Trainer and a Sensitivity Reader for authors and illustrators working with children’s literature for diverse audiences. Please contact me if you think I can be of help to you.
Services
For Sensitivity Reading: Email professoraixa@gmail.com
For Teaching Creative & Critical Thinking, and Thoughtful Parenting: Email professoraixa@gmail.com
Resources for learning at home and parenting (see also Teaching Activities page)
Project Zero’s Thinking Routine ToolBox
Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind
Learning at Home: Tips, Tricks & Opportunities for Critical and Creative Thinking
Habits of Mind for Homeschooling: A Guide for Parents and Teachers