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✍ Brief Summary:
One Is a Piñata: A Book of Numbers by Roseanne Greenfield Thong is a lively bilingual picture book that immerses young readers in a festive fiesta setting, featuring culturally rich elements such as piñatas, maracas, papel picado, and calaveras.
In this picture book with vibrant and culturally meaningful illustrations and rhyming text that incorporates Spanish and English words into it: “One is a rainbow. One is a cake. One is a piñata that's ready to break!”, children also discover a fiesta of numbers in the world around them. Many of the featured cultural objects are Latin American in origin and all are universal in appeal. With rich, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this exciting book enumerates the joys of counting and the wonders that abound in every child's day!
📚Here’s how the book meaningfully supports the program:
The book “One is a Piñata” meaningfully supports our P.S. 54 Title III Program by advancing key objectives related to MLLs, especially in the areas of cultural affirmation and academic achievement. Here is how:
- Advancing English language development through bilingual literacy,
- The book integrates academic content (math, literacy) in an MLL-friendly way.
- It introduces basic vocabulary through engaging and rhythmic text, reinforcing both content and language development.
- Builds foundational academic language skills (specifically early math and literacy - counting, describing, comparing), which are essential for success in early elementary curriculum, through scaffolding, visual supports, predictable structure, and familiar contexts.
- Builds Bilingual literacy and strengthens biculturalism through vocabulary, reading, and speaking. Provides opportunities for oral language development through repetition, choral reading, and discussion. Each page presents a number accompanied by a corresponding object or activity, like "One is a rainbow," "Two are maracas," and "Three are cakes," blending rhythmic English text with Spanish vocabulary. This approach not only teaches counting but also introduces basic Spanish words, making it an engaging resource for early learners and a celebration of Latinx culture.
- The book honors home cultures, supporting student identity and inclusion.
- It is bilingual (English and Spanish), offering a dual-language experience that is accessible and supportive for emergent English Language Learners.
- It promotes bilingual language development and cultural appreciation, filled with bright and colorful images that makes basic Spanish vocabulary and counting objects a party.
- Promotes Culturally Responsive Instruction
- As a Title III School we use materials, like this book to affirm cultural backgrounds of students and use culturally relevant materials in instruction.
- One is a Piñata celebrates Latinx culture through references to familiar objects and traditions (piñatas, maracas, papel picado, etc.)
- The book helps children see their own culture reflected in the texts and in the classroom, promoting a sense of pride and belonging.
- It encourages all students to appreciate and learn about cultural diversity.
- Social-Emotional Development and Identity Affirmation and Inclusion
- Title III emphasizes creating inclusive environments where multilingual learners feel valued.
- Reinforces positive identity by celebrating Latinx heritage in an affirming, joyful way.
- Helps multilingual learners feel seen and respected, which promotes self-esteem and classroom engagement.
🧩 Activity of Integration:
- Students learn and use vocabulary from the book related to cultural objects to build comprehension.
- Students retell key ideas from the text using sentence frames and visuals:
Sentence frame Practice:
- “I see ____________________.”
- “_________________ are for parties.”
- I like _______________ because ______________.”
- “What do you see on this page?”
- “What number is this?”
- “What is your favorite family celebration?”
- “What do you eat or do there?”
- “Do you use decorations or special music?”
- Students share a personal or cultural tradition related to family or celebration.
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