Dorothy Toy Elementary Lesson Plan
Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Dorothy Toy, a world-renowned dancer, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Cossack Dancing Activity Prompt: Dorothy Toy's first dance teacher was Russian, and he taught her traditional Ukrainian Cossack dance moves that she incorporated into many of her dance routines. Let's analyze one of Dorothy's famous dance performances to see if we can find moves that might have been inspired by Cossack dancing! Links and instructions provided.
Umbrella Transformation Print-and-Go Activity: Dorothy was creative and resourceful- when she needed to promote her dance troupe but didn't have money for costumes, she had them photographed wearing umbrellas! Use the handout provided to think up a totally new use for umbrellas!
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Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Dorothy Toy, a world-renowned dancer, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Cossack Dancing Activity Prompt: Dorothy Toy's first dance teacher was Russian, and he taught her traditional Ukrainian Cossack dance moves that she incorporated into many of her dance routines. Let's analyze one of Dorothy's famous dance performances to see if we can find moves that might have been inspired by Cossack dancing! Links and instructions provided.
Umbrella Transformation Print-and-Go Activity: Dorothy was creative and resourceful- when she needed to promote her dance troupe but didn't have money for costumes, she had them photographed wearing umbrellas! Use the handout provided to think up a totally new use for umbrellas!
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Dorothy Toy, a world-renowned dancer, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Cossack Dancing Activity Prompt: Dorothy Toy's first dance teacher was Russian, and he taught her traditional Ukrainian Cossack dance moves that she incorporated into many of her dance routines. Let's analyze one of Dorothy's famous dance performances to see if we can find moves that might have been inspired by Cossack dancing! Links and instructions provided.
Umbrella Transformation Print-and-Go Activity: Dorothy was creative and resourceful- when she needed to promote her dance troupe but didn't have money for costumes, she had them photographed wearing umbrellas! Use the handout provided to think up a totally new use for umbrellas!
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!