Videos · Short Clips · Nov 25, 2024
Native American Student Hates Thanksgiving?
Aldo visits UCLA to discuss whether Thanksgiving has racist roots. Will he find common ground with this UCLA student?
Videos · Man on the Street · Nov 21, 2024
Is Thanksgiving Racist?
Thanksgiving has been an American tradition for generations. However, some young people now claim the holiday represents oppression and racism. Aldo heads to UCLA to hear what students think about…
Videos · Craftory · Nov 07, 2023
Native American Powwow Drum
Teach your children about Native American culture with this fun DIY powwow drum! As they craft, they'll learn about the history and influence of the Native American people, especially those who…
Videos · Craftory · Jan 17, 2023
Corn Husk Doll
Your kids will learn about the westward expansion of America during the 1800s and get to make their very own DIY corn husk doll in this episode of Craftory. Life was tough for the pioneers who headed…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jan 10, 2023
Legend of the Corn Husk Doll
This retelling of a centuries-old Native American Iroquois legend teaches young learners about the temptations of vanity. Your kiddos will love this storytime video about staying humble and mindful…
Videos · Otto's Tales · May 10, 2022
The Boy Who Went to the Sky
In this creative Native American folktale, we are reminded of the importance of honor and fair play.
Book
Let's Visit a California Mission
What is a California mission? Young readers will learn about the religious and educational communities that helped settle what is now the state of California in this exciting storybook adventure.…
Book
Let's Visit Plymouth Rock
When the Pilgrims first settled in America, they faced many challenges, but they found allies in the local Native Americans who helped them learn to survive. Young readers will join Otto the bulldog…
Worksheets
"Craftory: Native American Pow Wow Drum" Instructions
Teach your children about Native American culture with this fun DIY powwow drum.
Worksheets
"Otto's Tales: The Boy Who Went to the Sky" Worksheet
In this creative Native American folktale, we are reminded of the importance of honor and fair play.
Worksheets
"Otto's Tales: Legend of the Corn Husk Doll" Worksheet
Engage your students with our story sequencing worksheet based on a centuries-old Native American Iroquois legend about the temptations of vanity. This activity pairs perfectly with a storytime…
Lesson Plans
"Otto's Tales: The Boy Who Went to the Sky" Lesson …
In this creative Native American folktale, we are reminded of the importance of honor and fair play.
Lesson Plans
"Otto's Tales: Legend of the Corn Husk Doll" Lesson Plan
This retelling of a centuries-old Native American Iroquois legend teaches young learners about the temptations of vanity. Your kiddos will love this storytime lesson plan about staying humble and…