Learn about Passover:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Passover
https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/Passover
==> Passover crafts:
https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/passover/passover-crafts-0
https://www.makeitjewish.com/blog/category/Passover
==> Let’s Celebrate! – Passover reading for kids: http://bookdb.nextgoodbook.com/booklist/w/a766f9d4b53cef2071389c94bbbdd56a/l/243805
Category Archives: Diversity Resources
Arab American Heritage Month
April is Arab American Heritage Month!
==> https://arabamericafoundation.org/national-arab-american-heritage-month/
==> https://www.si.edu/spotlight/arab-american
==> http://www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us/homeworklinks/ethnic.htm#arab
Easter
Learn about Easter!
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Easter-holiday
==> Easter crafts: https://www.crayola.com/crafts/easter/
https://www.firstpalette.com/craft-theme/easter.html
https://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/easter/
==> Let’s Celebrate! – Easter reading for kids: http://bookdb.nextgoodbook.com/booklist/w/a766f9d4b53cef2071389c94bbbdd56a/l/244152
Women’s History Month
March is WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!
- Women’s History Month (Library of Congress)
- Why March is National Women’s History Month (National Women’s History Alliance)
- Women’s History Biographies (National Women’s History Museum)
- Women’s Suffrage exhibit and related resources (National Archives)
- Women’s history booklist for kids & teens
==> More resources at: http://www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us/homeworklinks/history.htm#Women
UPDATED 3/3/24
Webfinder: People with Disabilities
- Click here to find RELATED LIBRARY MATERIALS
- Click here for Learning Disabilities resources
- Click here for local Community & Social Services
- Click here for HOMEBOUND DELIVERY SERVICE from the library [UPDATED LINK!]
Disability.gov is no longer available. Benefits.gov offers a brief Overview of U.S. Disability Resources highlighting healthcare benefits, disability insurance, and the interactive Benefit Finder. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and Disability Resources page [NEW!] have links to many employment-related resources, including Accessible Technology, Flexible Work Arrangements, Health Care, Housing, Personal Assistance Services, Transportation and more. See also Employment Info, below, USA.gov: Disability Services, Federal ADA and Disability Resources, and Disability Assistance …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS WEBFINDER!
Webfinder: Learning Disabilities
- Click here to find RELATED LIBRARY MATERIALS
- Click here for links on BOOKS & READING: SPECIAL NEEDS
- Click here for more links for FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
- Click here for more links for PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Accessible Educational Materials – Resources to help you get started using accessible materials and technologies.
Additude Magazine – Information and practical advice for families and adults living with ADHD and learning disabilities. (WebMD LLC; site includes advertisements)
Disability Discrimination: Frequently Asked Questions – Explains federal laws Section 504 …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS WEBFINDER!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Day honors the life and legacy of one of the visionary leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and recipient of the 1964 Nobel Prize for Peace. It is celebrated on the third Monday in January.
==> About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Federal Holiday: https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/martinlutherkingday.pdf
==> More resources about Martin Luther King, Jr.: http://www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us/homeworklinks/history2.htm#mlk
International day of persons with disabilities
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! This is a day for everyone to acknowledge and understand the challenges faced by those with physical or mental disabilities. About 1 in 4 adults in the United States live with some form of disability, making it even more important for those with disabilities to have equal opportunities for health, work, community, and success. …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS POST!
Indigenous People’s Day
October 9, 2023 is Indigenous People’s Day!
==> About Indigenous People’s Day: https://www.history.com/news/indigenous-peoples-day-history
==> Ideas for celebrating Indigenous People’s Day: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-indian/2022/09/26/five-ideas-for-celebrating-indigenous-peoples-day-2022/ …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS POST!
Columbus Day
October 9, 2023 is Columbus Day!
About Columbus: http://www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us/homeworklinks/history.htm#columbus
Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria coloring page: http://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/print/nina-pinta-and-santa-maria-coloring-page/