Native American Heritage 

November is Native American Heritage Month. Here are a variety of ways to introduce this month's heritage to your class:

 

 

 

Origin of Native American Heritage Month: Explains what it is and why we celebrate

 

What is Native American Heritage Month?: Facts for kids

 

We Are Grateful Otsaliheliga: A great read aloud as we begin discussions about gratitude. It also can share many Cherokee words relating to seasons and traditions. This is a "Read To Me" book. If you'd like to turn off the word highlight or change the speed, just click on the settings icon on the bottom right. 

Dreamcatcher: Shows the family value of teaching the purpose of a dreamcatcher.

 

What Are First Nations: This is specific to Canada, but still gives great insights on the traditions of this Indigenous Culture.

 

 

Native American Homes: This comes with a PDF that you may want to provide to students to help them describe the difference in Native American homes.

 

How The Stars Fell Into The Sky: A Navajo legend story that helps explain how stories can be and have been passed down generation to generation.

 

Music & Bird Songs: Discusses the importance of songs that continue to be passed on to generations.

 

Preserving Language: A boy does his part to help save his language by using his voice to teach others his Dakota Language.