14 Resources for Gay Pride Month: A Resource Round-Up for Educators

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.  He is also a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ people and gay rights.  If you don’t follow him on Twitter, you should!

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 and the crossword puzzle has a word bank for students who need more support.   A reading passage gives students information about the history of Gay Pride Month and accompanying comprehension questions let students demonstrate their understanding of the text; and answer key is provided.

Click HERE for more info; source: The ESL Nexus

Happy Pride Month!