Hmong Paj Ntaub: Using Textile Arts to Teach Young Children about Cultures.
Author(s):
Mccall, Ava L.
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
Social Education, Volume 62, Issue 5 (1998). pp. 294-96.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Argues that textile arts offer opportunities for students to explore other cultures and to illustrate themes contained in the National Council for the Social Studies Standards. Describes the use of Hmong "paj ntaub" textiles to teach elementary students about the Hmong people of Laos and Hmong immigrants in the United States. (DSK)