The Mirrors & Windows Teacher Toolkit
The Mirrors & Windows Teacher Toolkit is a 40-page, comprehensive resourcedeveloped as part of the Artful Learning series by Learning with Lado. Rooted in the work of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, this toolkit equips educators with the tools to foster meaningful discussions on identity, perspective, and representation, while encouraging students to engage deeply with literature in both analytical and creative ways.
What’s Inside?
Understanding Mirrors & Windows – A detailed explanation of the concept, including its origins in Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop’s work and how it has been expanded in the Artful Learning series to support culturally responsive teaching.
How to Use This Toolkit – Practical strategies for integrating Mirrors & Windows into your teaching, adaptable for various grade levels.
Personal Examples from the Founder – Real-world reflections from Ms. Lado, an experienced educator and artist, offering inspiration on how to model self-reflection and perspective-taking.
12 Beautifully Designed Posters & Handouts – A variety of versions tailored for different age groups: early elementary, upper elementary, and middle school, making it easy to introduce the concept at the appropriate level.
14 Graphic Organizers – Designed for flexibility, these organizers support students in analyzing texts as mirrors (self-reflection) and windows (understanding others), with versions for early elementary, upper elementary, and middle school.
30 Guided Questions (K-8) – Thought-provoking discussion questions, carefully scaffolded for different grade levels to spark meaningful conversations about representation and storytelling.
4 Creative Reflection Worksheets – These worksheets provide students with space to draw their mirror and window connections, reinforcing the idea that literature engages both imagination and identity.
Illustration Graphics for Lesson Slides – High-quality visuals from the toolkit that can be embedded into your own presentations, making lessons more interactive and engaging.
Perfect for classroom discussions, literature circles, writing prompts, and independent reflection activities, the Mirrors & Windows Teacher Toolkit is an essential resource for creating a culturally responsive, inclusive, and thoughtful learning environment.
The Mirrors & Windows Teacher Toolkit is a 40-page, comprehensive resourcedeveloped as part of the Artful Learning series by Learning with Lado. Rooted in the work of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, this toolkit equips educators with the tools to foster meaningful discussions on identity, perspective, and representation, while encouraging students to engage deeply with literature in both analytical and creative ways.
What’s Inside?
Understanding Mirrors & Windows – A detailed explanation of the concept, including its origins in Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop’s work and how it has been expanded in the Artful Learning series to support culturally responsive teaching.
How to Use This Toolkit – Practical strategies for integrating Mirrors & Windows into your teaching, adaptable for various grade levels.
Personal Examples from the Founder – Real-world reflections from Ms. Lado, an experienced educator and artist, offering inspiration on how to model self-reflection and perspective-taking.
12 Beautifully Designed Posters & Handouts – A variety of versions tailored for different age groups: early elementary, upper elementary, and middle school, making it easy to introduce the concept at the appropriate level.
14 Graphic Organizers – Designed for flexibility, these organizers support students in analyzing texts as mirrors (self-reflection) and windows (understanding others), with versions for early elementary, upper elementary, and middle school.
30 Guided Questions (K-8) – Thought-provoking discussion questions, carefully scaffolded for different grade levels to spark meaningful conversations about representation and storytelling.
4 Creative Reflection Worksheets – These worksheets provide students with space to draw their mirror and window connections, reinforcing the idea that literature engages both imagination and identity.
Illustration Graphics for Lesson Slides – High-quality visuals from the toolkit that can be embedded into your own presentations, making lessons more interactive and engaging.
Perfect for classroom discussions, literature circles, writing prompts, and independent reflection activities, the Mirrors & Windows Teacher Toolkit is an essential resource for creating a culturally responsive, inclusive, and thoughtful learning environment.
The Mirrors & Windows Teacher Toolkit is a 40-page, comprehensive resourcedeveloped as part of the Artful Learning series by Learning with Lado. Rooted in the work of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, this toolkit equips educators with the tools to foster meaningful discussions on identity, perspective, and representation, while encouraging students to engage deeply with literature in both analytical and creative ways.
What’s Inside?
Understanding Mirrors & Windows – A detailed explanation of the concept, including its origins in Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop’s work and how it has been expanded in the Artful Learning series to support culturally responsive teaching.
How to Use This Toolkit – Practical strategies for integrating Mirrors & Windows into your teaching, adaptable for various grade levels.
Personal Examples from the Founder – Real-world reflections from Ms. Lado, an experienced educator and artist, offering inspiration on how to model self-reflection and perspective-taking.
12 Beautifully Designed Posters & Handouts – A variety of versions tailored for different age groups: early elementary, upper elementary, and middle school, making it easy to introduce the concept at the appropriate level.
14 Graphic Organizers – Designed for flexibility, these organizers support students in analyzing texts as mirrors (self-reflection) and windows (understanding others), with versions for early elementary, upper elementary, and middle school.
30 Guided Questions (K-8) – Thought-provoking discussion questions, carefully scaffolded for different grade levels to spark meaningful conversations about representation and storytelling.
4 Creative Reflection Worksheets – These worksheets provide students with space to draw their mirror and window connections, reinforcing the idea that literature engages both imagination and identity.
Illustration Graphics for Lesson Slides – High-quality visuals from the toolkit that can be embedded into your own presentations, making lessons more interactive and engaging.
Perfect for classroom discussions, literature circles, writing prompts, and independent reflection activities, the Mirrors & Windows Teacher Toolkit is an essential resource for creating a culturally responsive, inclusive, and thoughtful learning environment.