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Explore Kaleidoscope Colloquiums!

A dynamic space for hands-on activities, storytelling, and cultural programming, the Kaleidoscope Colloquiums in the Kaleidoscope Room invite you to engage in crafts, games, and rotating interactive experiences inspired by global traditions. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity, these workshops will host community partners, artists, and educators who bring beliefs, faith-based and cultural storytelling to life. Families can explore a diverse collection of books and resources that encourage conversations about friendship, respect, and understanding.

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June – Kaleidoscope Colloquiums

Sheep Craft: Join us in making a cotton ball sheep craft to honor the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha.  This is one of the most important holidays in Islam and commemorates Ibrahim’s (Abraham) the strength of faith and depth of trust in God.  This holy day is observed by Muslims in many ways, but popular practices include feasting with friends and family, donating meat or money to charitable organizations and communal prayer.  

When: May 27^th – June 9^th All Day in Kaleidoscope

Greeting Cards: Make a Greeting Card to give to someone!  Sending or giving someone a card is a great way to be kind and thoughtful.  Think how good it makes you feel to receive something from a loved one.  Wouldn’t it be great to make someone else feel good by letting them know you are thinking about them

When: June 1st – 30th All Day in Kaleidoscope

Butterfly Rings:  Come make a special paper butterfly ring!  “Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds” is one of the fundamental mottos of the Zoroastrian faith.  This message was first taught by the faith’s founder: Zarathustra also known as Zoroaster.  Zoroastrians believe that we should focus on making the world better by the way we speak, think and act.

When: June 1^st – 11^th All Day in Kaleidoscope

Valuable Words: Come make a paper heart decoration that illustrates something important about your caring identity.  This activity encourages kids to think about their loved ones as well as positive actions that put love and connection into the world.  Kids can think about someone they care about and what that individual does to make them feel good.  Alternatively, kids can also think about their own identity and characteristics.  This activity is vague enough that it allows for creativity and self-expression through words and drawings.

When: June 10^th – 18^th All Day in Kaleidoscope

Arabic Quilt: To celebrate Muharram—the Islamic New Year—you can make a paper Arabic quilt to take home, just like Kanzi and her classmates do in the story “The Arabic Quilt” by Aya Khalil.  Muharram is a sacred month for Muslims and a time of focus on themes of gratitude and reflection.  

When: June 12^th – 21^st All Day in Kaleidoscope

Flower Crowns: Let’s make paper flower crowns!  The holiday of Midsummer is celebrated all over the world, but especially in Scandinavia and it is a national holiday in Sweden and Finland.  This communal celebration focuses on the joys of life and the beauty and abundance of nature.  Midsummer celebrations include open air festivals, dancing, singing and collecting flowers to weave into crowns and garlands.  Flowers are symbolic of good luck!

When: June 19^th – 30^th All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Yin and Yang Suncatcher: Join us in making Yin and Yang suncatchers!  The Yin and Yang symbol is a visual representation of the idea in Chinese philosophy of two complementary and opposing forces.  Yin (typically the black color) represents themes such as earth, femaleness and darkness whereas Yang (typically the white color) represents themes such as heaven, maleness and light.  Together in this symbol they reach a balance and harmony where neither force is superior to the other.  This concept dates back at least to the 3rd century BCE in China.

When: June 22^nd – 30^th All Day in Kaleidoscope

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