[quaz]

Let me explain. I kinda had a 'duh' moment a few weeks back... one of the items my 4 year old is 'passionate' about is people. Every picture she draws has people in it, and she tells stories about them. All books she wants, she wants elaborate people stories. I found paper dolls on the web with clothes... nice free printouts. She LOVES them. She loves books, and all pretend is people related... always has been.

So, I'm trying to come up with 'people' ideas. She loved these
http://www.makingfriends.com/friends/f_multi.htm
and loved the different clothes/countries they were from. She loves the magnetic dress-up dolls. She plays continually with groovy girls, and loves doll house dolls. She has several small plastic dolls she plays with in playdoh, all the while making up elaborate stories. We just got the book People by Spier?. Wonderful book. She loves it, and wants me to print out coloring pages for her from the book.

Lots of pretend, dress-up, coloring, drawing, books... people related.

So, I need 'people' ideas. I'd love to find some online 'free' multi-cultural kids pictures to print out, or even not free coloring books. I'd love to find some books to read to her that have young kids from other cultures, nice pics she can explore.

Anyone have any ideas/suggestions????
thx
Tammy

 

[3momkmb]

Check out Children Just Like Me. It's about regular kids from all over the world and what they wear, eat and do for fun. Very good book!

 

[wonderactivist]

There's a DK book, Children Just Like Me which I highly recommend for young children. It has lots of big pictures and vignettes about each child in a different country. It has also inspired museum exhibits and lessons to go along with it - here'a book list I found with a quick Google search.

Also, I have a list of diversity resources here, though I picked them with upper elementary - middle school in mind, many have elementary lessons.

Best wishes,

Lucie

 

[saphire]

Maybe you could zero in on a few role models to expand upon? Their personal history, why that person is notable, the time period they lived in and where...
It could be a real person or a fictional character too.
Have fun, that sounds like a wonderful starting point with so many possibilities.

 

[Irish_Blue]

Do you do geneology at all? I think it would be a great opportunity to teach her about your ancestors and the stories of their lives.

 

[Roar]

Ditto to Children Like Me - such a great book.

My favorite project of all of childhood was making a life size me. Get really big roll of butcher paper and she can lay down and you trace around her. Then, she can color in with an actual outfit she wears. You could make life size other people in the family too. Something about this thrilled me as a five year old.

 

[wonderactivist]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irish_Blue Do you do geneology at all? I think it would be a great opportunity to teach her about your ancestors and the stories of their lives.

I totally agree with Irish Blue. We started our Social Studies by making a family album - I get to do another one this year!

Sharing family stories helps to bridge the connection between self and the bigger world - makes it seem smaller.

Lucie

 

[4evermom]

Someone gave my ds this people puppet kit. The cut outs look like gingerbread men shapes and come in a variety of skin colors. There are pieces of felt that can be used to dress and accessorize the puppet, yarn for hair, etc. It is a good level for a 4 yo to make with a little help (threading the plastic tapestry needle and tying knots). They are a little simplistic in style and not free, however.
http://www.learningforallages.com/Puppet.htm

 

[mama_kass]

No ideas. Just wanted to tell you that I think your dd is really sweet.

 

[bunnybartlett]

but do u have a link to the free paper dolls u can print out my dd would love that!!