All of Chris Soentpiet's books can be used as part of your teaching curriculum or as a supplement to enhance subjects such as immigration, cultural diversity, city life, war, adoption. Use his books to celebrate Lunar New Year (aka: Chinese New Year), African-American history, US History.

Get the entire school involved - including teachers, media specialists, administrators and parents should all have a chance to contribute good ideas. Have a cultural festival, a book party or even make a paper dragon.

Art activities pertaining to Chris' books increase the interest and excitement of reading. Encourage your students to follow-up with story writing and more reading and discussion. They can look for more of his books in the public library and to watch out for a new publication.

If you are preparing for Chris to visit your school, we encourage you to make use of the links below as a springboard to planning your classroom project.

Chris’ books offer many opportunities to study historical and multi-cultural topics. The lesson plans identify state’s educational standard that relate to each book’s content and offer activities that will help your students reach them.