1st Grade Asian Studies Cultural Activities

❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Your students will love learning about Tiki poles and how they were used in Hawaiian cultures, while creating beautiful writing craft projects!

*NEW: Child size tiki pole craft added! (May 2024)

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✏️Use the informational guides to teach (social studies & history) about Tiki poles and how they were used in Polynesian cultures.

✏️Students can draw or choose from 8 Tiki faces to create their personalized Tiki pole based on traits that they, or their family members have. Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Writing crafts are differentiated! Students can color or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Create crafts using construction paper or paper towel rolls.

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art, social studies), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, social-emotional projects, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes: (61 pages)

Informational Guides: (3 pages)

☑ Tiki pole cultural information (2 pages)

☑ Hawaiian Tiki gods & goddesses guide (1 page)

Craft: (14 pages)

☑ Craft directions (1 page)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft pieces (12 pages)

Brainstorming Worksheets: (4 pages)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for informative writing (1 page)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for narrative writing (1 page)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for personal narrative writing (1 page)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for persuasive writing (1 page)

Differentiated Writing Assignments (optional): (40 pages)

☑ Tracing qualities of gods or goddesses (6 pages)

☑ Blank boxes - large & small sizes (8 pages)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - large & small sizes (8 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “All About Tiki Poles” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “All About Tiki Gods” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “All About Hawaii” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “A Tropical Nightmare” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “My Tiki Pole” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “My Hawaiian Island” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “My Summer Vacation” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “Why I Deserve a Hawaiian Vacation” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “The Best Hawaiian Animal” (2 pages)

✅ Bonus: (59 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (4 pages)

☑ Black and white set (54 pages)

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❤️Looking for notable historical leaders posters to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Decorate your bulletin board, hallway, door, or classroom with 10 diverse AAPI leaders, their meaningful contributions, words of wisdom, and more!

✅ AAPI leaders included:

☑ Steven Yeun, Ellison Onizuka, David Chang, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Christine Sun Kim, Jhumpa Lahiri, Toshiko Takaezu, Chudaree Debhakam, Yuna Kim

*This is set 2 of 2. To view set 1, click HERE.

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✏️ Great for any elementary grade!

✏️ These colorful posters are the perfect addition to your Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month unit or to celebrate throughout the year!

✏️Create eye-catching bulletin boards, hallway displays, AAPI education books, coloring pages, and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print the ready to go posters and laminate for durability.

⭐️Black and white set included! Students can choose a historical figure and color their own poster! Combine pages to create an AAPI coloring book!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes 5 poster sets - 8 1/2 x 11 in: (50 pages)

☑ Poster set 1 - leader's picture and name (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 2 - leader's picture, name and title (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 3 - leader's picture, name and sentence about them (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 4 - leader's picture, name and quote (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 5 - leader's picture, name and fun facts (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (52 pages)

☑ Black and white set (50 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Steven Yeun - actor - (South Korean American)

☑ Ellison Onizuka - astronaut - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ David Chang - chef & TV personality - (Korean American)

☑ Jason Momoa - actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Keanu Reeves - actor - (Chinese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Christine Sun Kim - artist - (South Korean American)

☑ Jhumpa Lahiri - author - (Indian American)

☑ Toshiko Takaezu - artist - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Chudaree Debhakam - chef - (Thai)

☑ Yuna Kim - competitive ice skater - (South Korean)

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Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!

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❤️Looking for notable historical leaders posters to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Decorate your bulletin board, hallway, door, or classroom with 10 diverse AAPI leaders, their meaningful contributions, words of wisdom, and more!

✅ AAPI leaders included:

☑ Bruce Lee, Tyrus Wong, Duke Kahanamoku, Hasan Minhaj, Dwayne Johnson, Maya Lin, Kala Bagai, Chrissy Teigen, Kristi Yamaguchi, Vicki Draves

*This is set 1 of 2. To view set 2, click HERE.

.................................................................................................................................................

✏️ Great for any elementary grade!

✏️ These colorful posters are the perfect addition to your Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month unit or to celebrate throughout the year!

✏️Create eye-catching bulletin boards, hallway displays, AAPI education books, coloring pages, and more!

.................................................................................................................................................

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print the ready to go posters and laminate for durability.

⭐️Black and white set included! Students can choose a historical figure and color their own poster! Combine pages to create an AAPI coloring book!

⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for a sneak peek!

.................................................................................................................................................

✅ Includes 5 poster sets - 8 1/2 x 11 in: (50 pages)

☑ Poster set 1 - leader's picture and name (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 2 - leader's picture, name and title (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 3 - leader's picture, name and sentence about them (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 4 - leader's picture, name and quote (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 5 - leader's picture, name and fun facts (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (52 pages)

☑ Black and white set (50 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Bruce Lee - martial artist & actor - (Chinese American)

☑ Tyrus Wong - artist & illustrator - (Chinese American)

☑ Duke Kahanamoku - competitive swimmer - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Hasan Monhaj - comedian - (Indian American)

☑ Dwayne Johnson - wrestler & actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Maya Lin - architect - (Chinese American)

☑ Kala Bagai - activist - (Indian American)

☑ Chrissy Teigen - model & TV personality - (Thai American)

☑ Kristi Yamaguchi - competitive ice skater - (Japanese American)

☑ Vicki Draves - competitive diver - (Filipino American)

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⭐️Looking for more posters?

Poster Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for more Asian American & Pacific Islander activities?

AAPI Heritage Growing Bundle

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❤️Looking for coloring sheets to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Students will love coloring 10 important AAPI leaders, while practicing reading, writing and fine motor skills with these printable, differentiated coloring activities (52 pages)!

✅ AAPI leaders included:

☑ Steven Yeun, Ellison Onizuka, David Chang, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Christine Sun Kim, Jhumpa Lahiri, Toshiko Takaezu, Chudaree Debhakam, Yuna Kim

*This is set 2 of 2. To view set 1, click HERE.

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✏️ These differentiated coloring pages come in 5 levels to build confidence!

✏️A perfect addition to your Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage unit or to celebrate throughout the year!

✏️Once pages have been completed, place the cover page on top and staple into an individual or class AAPI booklet to read or take home to share with family!

✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display on your bulletin board, hallway or door!

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⭐️ Great for preschool, kindergarten, or 1st grade!

⭐️ Use for literacy centers, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gift, sub tub, AAPI parties, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated pages that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a sneak peek!

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✅ Each figure (10) includes 5 differentiated levels: (52 pages)

☑ Cover pages - dotted/single line for student's name (2 pages)

☑ Coloring page - dotted line for student's name (10 pages)

☑ Coloring page - single line for student's name (10 pages)

☑ Coloring page - trace leader's name (10 pages)

☑ Coloring page - write leader's name on dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Coloring page - write leader's name on single line (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (3 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Steven Yeun - actor - (South Korean American)

☑ Ellison Onizuka - astronaut - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ David Chang - chef & TV personality - (Korean American)

☑ Jason Momoa - actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Keanu Reeves - actor - (Chinese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Christine Sun Kim - artist - (South Korean American)

☑ Jhumpa Lahiri - author - (Indian American)

☑ Toshiko Takaezu - artist - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Chudaree Debhakam - chef - (Thai)

☑ Yuna Kim - competitive ice skater - (South Korean)

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AAPI Leaders Set 2 Bundle

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Coloring Bundle

⭐️Looking for more Asian American & Pacific Islander activities?

AAPI Heritage Bundle

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Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!

❤️Kimberly

❤️Looking for coloring sheets to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Students will love coloring 10 important AAPI leaders, while practicing reading, writing and fine motor skills with these printable, differentiated coloring activities (52 pages)!

✅ AAPI leaders included:

☑ Bruce Lee, Tyrus Wong, Duke Kahanamoku, Hasan Minhaj, Dwayne Johnson

☑ Maya Lin, Kala Bagai, Chrissy Teigen, Kristi Yamaguchi, Vicki Draves

*This is set 1 of 2. To view set 2, click HERE.

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✏️ These differentiated coloring pages come in 5 levels to build confidence!

✏️A perfect addition to your Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage unit or to celebrate throughout the year!

✏️Once pages have been completed, place the cover page on top and staple into an individual or class AAPI booklet to read or take home to share with family!

✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display on your bulletin board, hallway or door!

.................................................................................................................................................

⭐️ Great for preschool, kindergarten, or 1st grade!

⭐️ Use for literacy centers, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gift, sub tub, AAPI parties, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated pages that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for a sneak peek!

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✅ Each figure (10) includes 5 differentiated levels: (52 pages)

☑ Cover pages - dotted/single line for student's name (2 pages)

☑ Coloring page - dotted line for student's name (10 pages)

☑ Coloring page - single line for student's name (10 pages)

☑ Coloring page - trace leader's name (10 pages)

☑ Coloring page - write leader's name on dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Coloring page - write leader's name on single line (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (3 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

✅ AAPI leaders included: (10)

☑ Bruce Lee - martial artist & actor - (Chinese American)

☑ Tyrus Wong - artist & illustrator - (Chinese American)

☑ Duke Kahanamoku - competitive swimmer - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Hasan Monhaj - comedian - (Indian American)

☑ Dwayne Johnson - wrestler & actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Maya Lin - architect - (Chinese American)

☑ Kala Bagai - activist - (Indian American)

☑ Chrissy Teigen - model & TV personality - (Thai American)

☑ Kristi Yamaguchi - competitive ice skater - (Japanese American)

☑ Vicki Draves - competitive diver - (Filipino American)

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SAVE BIG!

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AAPI Leaders Set 1 Bundle

⭐️Looking for more coloring?

Coloring Bundle

⭐️Looking for more Asian American & Pacific Islander activities?

AAPI Heritage Bundle

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Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!

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❤️Looking to teach about key historical leaders to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Learn about 10 important heroes and the meaningful contributions they made, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

✅ AAPI leaders included:

☑ Steven Yeun, Ellison Onizuka, David Chang, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Christine Sun Kim, Jhumpa Lahiri, Toshiko Takaezu, Chudaree Debhakam, Yuna Kim

*This is set 2 of 2. To view set 1, click HERE.

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a sneak peek!

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

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✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Steven Yeun - actor - (South Korean American)

☑ Ellison Onizuka - astronaut - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ David Chang - chef & TV personality - (Korean American)

☑ Jason Momoa - actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Keanu Reeves - actor - (Chinese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Christine Sun Kim - artist - (South Korean American)

☑ Jhumpa Lahiri - author - (Indian American)

☑ Toshiko Takaezu - artist - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Chudaree Debhakam - chef - (Thai)

☑ Yuna Kim - competitive ice skater - (South Korean)

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SAVE BIG!

⭐️Get more resources with this set of leaders!

AAPI Leaders Set 2 Bundle

⭐️Looking for more Asian American & Pacific Islander activities?

AAPI Heritage Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for more Leaders in History Reading Comprehension activities?

Leaders in History Reading Comprehension Bundle

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Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!

❤️Kimberly

❤️Looking to teach about key historical leaders to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Learn about 10 important heroes and the meaningful contributions they made, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

✅ AAPI leaders included:

☑ Bruce Lee, Tyrus Wong, Duke Kahanamoku, Hasan Minhaj, Dwayne Johnson, Maya Lin, Kala Bagai, Chrissy Teigen, Kristi Yamaguchi, Vicki Draves

*This is set 1 of 2. To view set 2, click HERE.

.................................................................................................................................................

✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

.................................................................................................................................................

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for a sneak peek!

.................................................................................................................................................

✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

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✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Bruce Lee - martial artist & actor - (Chinese American)

☑ Tyrus Wong - artist & illustrator - (Chinese American)

☑ Duke Kahanamoku - competitive swimmer - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Hasan Monhaj - comedian - (Indian American)

☑ Dwayne Johnson - wrestler & actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Maya Lin - architect - (Chinese American)

☑ Kala Bagai - activist - (Indian American)

☑ Chrissy Teigen - model & TV personality - (Thai American)

☑ Kristi Yamaguchi - competitive ice skater - (Japanese American)

☑ Vicki Draves - competitive diver - (Filipino American)

.................................................................................................................................................

SAVE BIG!

⭐️Get more resources with this set of leaders!

AAPI Leaders Set 1 Bundle

⭐️Looking for more Asian American & Pacific Islander activities?

AAPI Heritage Bundle

⭐️Looking for more Leaders in History Reading Comprehension activities?

Leaders in History Reading Comprehension Bundle

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