Explore the World Storytime!
In this weekly class, discuss and listen to books that introduce kids to diverse groups of people and cultures.
Arika Rapson, MA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(18)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Let's explore the world together! Each day, I will read books that introduce kids to diverse groups of people and cultures. You will hear books about life in Kenya, musicians in Mexico, Navajo folktales, constellation myths from around the world & more! We will find places on the map, look at images of landscapes and wildlife and other amazing sights. We will try to see through the eyes of others and gain a greater appreciation for all of the diverse people and places of the world. Week 1- Africa: Chirchir is Singing (Kenyan), The First Bear In Africa Week 2 - Mexico: Off We Go To Mexico, Miguel & The Grand Harmony Week 3 - India: Elephant Dance: A Journey to India, Grandma & the Great Gourd Week 4 - Peru: Moon Rope, Star Stories: The Llama Star Week 5 - Japan: The Beckoning Cat, The Way We Do It In Japan, I Live In Tokyo Week 6 - Native American (Navajo): The Girl Who Loved Horses, Star Stories: How Coyote Scattered The Stars Week 7 - Middle East: Sitti's Secrets, The Three Princes Week 8 - Tibet: Tibetan Tales For Little Buddhas Week 9 - Liberia: Anansi & the Magic Stick Week 10 - South America (Amazon Rain Forest): Jungle Days, Jungle Nights Week 11 - Bengal (Bangladesh & E. India): The Ghost Catcher Week 12 - Brazil (with African connection): How Night Came From the Sea Before each story, there will be a brief introduction to the place/people we are learning about that day. Afterwards, we will dive in a little deeper by doing things like: * Hearing some interesting facts relating to customs, traditions or cultural history * Learning a few words in new languages * Having class discussion time to ask questions or share our own experiences that relate to what we are learning
Learning Goals
Students will learn about people and places from all over the world, including cultures that might be hidden or underrepresented in their own communities. Topics will vary from week to week depending on the book read aloud, but include lessons in languages, geography, music and history.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
18reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching for over 20 years, and have also been an audiobook narrator for hundreds of books. As someone who has lived abroad and considers herself to be a World Citizen, I have learned that there are so many important things we can learn when we get outside of ourselves and try to see through the eyes of someone else. Reviews
Live Group Class
$7
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
2-9 learners per class
