Teaching with Folk Stories of the Hmong: An Activity Book
| AUTHOR | Livo, Norma J.; Cha, Dia |
| PUBLISHER | Libraries Unlimited (05/15/2000) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Teach students about Hmong culture, build appreciation of diversity, and extend learning across the curriculum with engaging activities based on Hmong folktales and traditions. After a fascinating overview of the history and customs of the Hmong, Dia shares her experience of emigrating from Vietnam to the U.S. The book also offers a profusion of lively activities and project ideas, covering themes of Farming and Food, Stories and Storytelling, Writing and Illustrating Stories, Hmong Folk Arts, and Customs. Students will enjoy learning about Hmong traditions such as their musical instruments, the beautiful Pa Ndau story cloths, and more. Many projects relate directly to Hmong folktales, making this a wonderful companion to Folk Stories of the Hmong.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781563086687
ISBN-10:
1563086689
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
109
Carton Quantity:
36
Product Dimensions:
8.50 x 0.26 x 11.00 inches
Weight:
0.67 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Education | Teaching - Subjects - Reading & Phonics
Education | Children's & Young Adult Literature
Grade Level:
Preschool
- 3rd Grade
Dewey Decimal:
305.895
Library of Congress Control Number:
00023227
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Teach students about Hmong culture, build appreciation of diversity, and extend learning across the curriculum with engaging activities based on Hmong folktales and traditions. After a fascinating overview of the history and customs of the Hmong, Dia shares her experience of emigrating from Vietnam to the U.S. The book also offers a profusion of lively activities and project ideas, covering themes of Farming and Food, Stories and Storytelling, Writing and Illustrating Stories, Hmong Folk Arts, and Customs. Students will enjoy learning about Hmong traditions such as their musical instruments, the beautiful Pa Ndau story cloths, and more. Many projects relate directly to Hmong folktales, making this a wonderful companion to Folk Stories of the Hmong.
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Author:
Livo, Norma J.
Norma J. Livo retired as professor of education at the University of Colorado at Denver in 1992. Author of many books on storytelling and folklore, she is a licensed private pilot, reviewer of children's books for the Rocky Mountain News, former National Storyteller Association board member, and past president of the Colorado Council of the International Reading Association.
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