O’Brien, Breau and Lambert Protocols

I was quite intrigued by Anne Sibley’s O’Brien’s praise of Megan Dowd Lambert’s book Reading Picture Book With Children. The protocol she created with Dr. Breau is based in part on Lambert’s book. I got a copy of Lambert’s book and here is what I found. The original Lambert inquiry based approach is student centered(ask… Read more »

Resource: Embrace Race

Anne Sibley O’Brien recommended the astounding resource Embrace Race which brings together a multitude of BIPOC and White voices to talk about race in a whole new way. Explore their webinars. For example: The Key Role of Educators in the Emerging Field of Children’s Racial Learning      

Book Engagement: I’m New Here & Someone New

DOWNLOAD this classroom, library, or home learning guide on immigration, welcoming, and belonging using the interconnected picture books I’m New Here and Someone New. Tools Include: Readers Theater The two books have interwoven narratives. To explore the interplay of belonging and welcoming in the two stories, consider looking at the books side by side. We… Read more »

Resource: Scaffolded Approach To Talking About Race & Racism

Many of us wanted more time with the final section of Anne Sibley O’Brien’s presentation. Here is the link to her final slides: Scaffolded Approach To Talking About Race & Racism This is the work of Anne Sibley O’Brien and Dr. Andrea Breau. While it should not be shared outside of the PINE Project, please… Read more »

Agenda 2/15/24

3:30 Housekeeping (5-10) 3:45 Author/ Illustrator Anne Sibley O’Brien on “Using Picture Books to Talk About Race in Majority-White Communities” (60) 4:45 Break (10) 4:55 Collective:  15 minute breakout on Shallow and Deep Culture Jamboard (20) 5:10 Videotaping check-ins (15) How are things going? 5:25 Exit Ticket (3-5)