Gifted Coordinator Plum Borough School District Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Short Description: This session explores innovative ways to promote global awareness and empathy by integrating select picture books with the website Dollar Street. This interactive presentation will explore the intersection of select picture books and Dollar Street, a website showcasing everyday life in homes from around the world. Participants will learn how pairing these resources together can help students develop a deeper understanding of diverse cultures and lifestyles.
Learning Objectives:
Develop practical strategies for incorporating Dollar Street and picture books into one's own classroom.
Explore ways to promote critical thinking skills in one’s students.
Explore ways to promote cultural sensitivity and global citizenship in one’s students.
