Native American History Month has been observed since 1990, but what do we actually know. Learning about Native Americans and their contribution to the United States is of paramount importance. These people have suffered so much hardship throughout American history. I was shocked to learn that my two children ages 6 and 9 did not know who Native American people are.
We started with a book called We Are Grateful by Traci Sorell.
We listened to an interview of Traci Sorell on Kid Lit TV, which began our learning journey.
Then we went to a library event where we learned about the Navajo Nation.
The kids learned about blankets woven by Native Americans. Then they practiced a weaving technique using colored paper and patterns.
Finally, I gathered many books to explore this topic. Here are a few:
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