Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the year according to the lunar calendar. The celebration begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21st and February 20th, and festivities last until the following full moon. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many East Asian countries and cultures with a festival, rich in symbolism and traditions — including family reunions, colorful paper lanterns, animals of the zodiac, lion and dragon dances, fireworks, poems exchanged with loved ones, and gifts of money nestled inside red envelopes. These traditions represent hopes and aspirations for the year — longevity, peace, prosperity, unity, and good luck. Dip into these wonderful picture books about the Lunar New Year in different countries.
It seems appropriate that both National Poetry Month and Earth Day are observed in April. One celebrates worlds in words; the other reminds us of the importance of the world. Start this celebratory month by reading about our world using words that paint pictures. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
Dr. Maya Angelou was a renowned poet and storyteller who wrote for children and young adults as well as for adults. Here you’ll find a selection of her poetry and writing for young people, as well as anthologies of poetry by other Black poets.
The main goal of CELL is to promote the adoption and sustained use of evidence-based early literacy learning practices by early childhood intervention practitioners, parents, and other caregivers of young children, birth to five years of age, with identified disabilities, developmental delays, and those at-risk for poor outcomes. The Center will produce toolkits containing practice guides for promoting early literacy learning that can be used by parents and early childhood practitioners who work with infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
CITEd supports leadership at state and local education agencies to integrate instructional technology for all students to achieve high educational standards. CITEd provides this support through identification of best practices, innovative online technical assistance tools, professional development, and communities of practice.
