Tuesday, November 11, 2008

First Americans: Resources for Families

Native American Heritage Month
As Thanksgiving nears, we must remember an important group of people who played a crucial role in that first holiday. You can learn more about First Americans through books and on the web. This month, use these and other resources to plan your family celebration of Thanksgiving and of Native American heritage.

Books to Share
American Indian Crafts Kids Can Do ** American Indian Games and Crafts ** Buffalo Days ** Celebrating America ** The Girl Who Married a Ghost and Other Tales from the Native American Indian ** Squanto ** Turkey, Pilgrims, and Indian Corn

Resources On the Web
Library of Congress ** Wild West.org ** Native American Games (Scholastic) ** Native American Crafts (Enchanted Learning)