14 Resources for Gay Pride Month: A Resource Round-Up for Educators
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— George Takei
George Takei has done many wonderful things in his life, such as playing Sulu on Star Trek: The Original Series and shedding light on the shameful treatment of Japanese-Americans during World War II and is a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ people and gay rights. If you don’t follow him on Twitter, you should!
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| Find a TpT Resource for ELLs & other students HERE; source: The ESL Nexus |
June is Gay Pride Month so in this blog post, I’d like to provide a round up of resources you can use in your classroom or when talking with students about LGBTQ+ issues. The list below includes 9 organizations, 2 books, 1 video, and a TpT resource that I created. Please click on their names for get more information about each one.
(The links to the books are affiliate links. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. That means that I receive a small commission if you buy any of the books but it is at no extra cost to you. I appreciate your support -- thank you!)
ORGANIZATIONS (in alphabetical order)
* Everyone is Gay: Website with info about how to support LGBTQIA young people.
* GLAAD: Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation: Works to overcome prejudice and discrimination against LGBTQ people.
* GLESN: Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network: Provides resources for teachers and students about LGBTQ issues.
* GSA Network: An organization that helps students form clubs in schools that support LGBTQ+ students and provides resources to support them.
* Human Rights Campaign: Organization that fights for LGBTQ equality through legal and political advocacy.
* It Gets Better Project: Provides support to LGBTQ youth by offering support through personal stories by famous and not famous people and other resources.
* OK2BME: Website with list of curriculum and teaching resources about LGBTQ issues.
* PFLAG (Original name: “Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays”): Originally founded to provide support to caregivers of gay and lesbian children, it now offers support and resources to the wider LGBTQ community and advocates on their behalf.
* The Trevor Project: An organization that provides support to LGBTQ youth under 25 who are thinking about suicide or facing other crises.
BOOKS
* From the stars in the sky to the fish in the sea
As I wrote in this blog post, this is a great book for all students who feel like they don’t belong. It has a very positive message and the pictures are beautiful.
* Red: A Crayon’s Story
This deceptively simple picture book is ostensibly about a red crayon who somehow colors everything blue, not red. People of all ages will like the positive ending.
YOUTUBE VIDEO
* Jazz Jennings Reads I Am Jazz
Jazz Jennings, who wrote about being a transgender teen in the book I Am Jazz, does a read-aloud in this 4 ½ minute video and offers an affirming message to young people at the end.
You can purchase the book HERE.
TPT RESOURCE
* LGBTQ+ Vocabulary Activities and Reading Passage about Gay Pride Month
This resource teaches English Language Learners and other students 27 vocabulary words about LGBTQ+ issues and Gay Pride Month. It includes materials for flash cards, word walls, and a vocabulary game. In addition, there are word search and crossword puzzles as well as a reading passage that gives students background information about Gay Pride Month.
Happy Pride Month!