Here are some resources to introduce Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with your students:

 

Asian American and Pacific Islander for Kids|

 https://www.getepic.com/app/user-collection/31514210: A variety of stories to meet your classrooms needs.

Contributions:

 

Asian American native Hawaiian Pacific islander Heritage Month : Recognizes unique contributions and how they can help create new opportunities for those who are inspired.

 

Did You Know: AAPI Heritage Month: Reviews presidents over the past who sparked conversations regarding the significance of the contributions made by those of the AAPI Community.

 

How the transcontinental railroad changed America: Many videos have mentioned how Asian Americans completed the transcontinental railroad. This would be a great extension to show exactly why that was such an impactful contribution to the US.

 

Women Advancing Equality: Explore how Patsy Mink fought against racial barriers and becomes the first women of color to be elected to US Congress, even after being defeated once before.

 

Food/Culture:

Drawn to Food | Cartoon Network: Honors kids who express and celebrate their cultures through food.

 

Music & Dance:

 

Art:

AAPI Heritage Month: A brief overview on why we celebrate AAPI in May as well as the contributions that have been made over the years. However, it does seem that this was made to show how a company celebrates this month..but it gives a great overview in the beginning and still applies to what our overall goal is as well with celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

  

AAPI Heritage Month with Cartoon Network: A really great video that shows what kids have learned from their elders and how they plan to carry it on in their future.

 

Japanese Origami : Fun activity to do with your students to decompress from testing stress ?? There are a variety of origami projects you can try with your class!

Read Aloud:

Read Aloud Playlist: Choose what works for your class!

 Drawn Together: Storybook Read Aloud: A language barrier causes frustration between generations until they find a common interest.

Manjhi Moves a Mountain Read Aloud: A true story about a man who "moved mountains" to make the next village accessible.