More than 250 students and parents attended Multilingual Storytime on May 8, where Conrady Junior High School was transformed into a global village for an evening filled with stories, crafts and a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity.
Students from preschool through eighth grade, along with their families and staff, came together for an evening that offered a delightful blend of literacy and cultural exploration. Popular sessions like "Reading Zeit and Zaatar Storytime!" brought families together to create their own zeit and zaatar sandwiches while enjoying a story that included Arabic vocabulary.
In another session, students embarked on an adventure with "Farmer Duck," reading the story in both English and Romanian. They even got their hands dirty planting seeds, just like Farmer Duck, with the added bonus of meeting adorable baby chicks!
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For a more sensory experience, "Ten Ways to Hear Snow" captivated the audience with an English story woven with Arabic words. The session concluded with a fun activity where participants wrapped grape leaves, a delightful cultural connection to the story.
Several organizations, including Moraine Valley, Green Hills Public Library, Bridgeview Public Library, and Arab American Family Services, came together to share knowledge and learning with families at the event.
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The evening culminated in a spectacular showcase of cultural performances. The energy soared as the Jawory Polish Highlander Dance Group, District 230 French International Club, the Arab Dabke Group, and Groupo Aline took the stage. These vibrant displays of music and dance were a heartwarming conclusion to the event.
Multilingual Storytime fostered a love for language, literature and cultural diversity among students, families, and staff of North Palos SD 117.
