Perspectives on Practice: African-Themed Read-Alouds in the Early Elementary Classroom

Key Points

• The central aim is to explore how african-themed read-alouds can build community and understanding in early elementary classrooms.
• Examined various african-themed read-alouds across early elementary classrooms.
• Analyzed interactions between refugees and classmates during these read-aloud sessions.
• Gathered teacher and student perspectives on the impact of these resources.
• Read-alouds improved community cohesion among students.
• Students showed increased understanding and respect for diverse cultures.
• Teachers observed positive changes in classroom dynamics through shared stories.

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