ASOP Library Resources

The ASOP curriculum library has an increasing number of books, CD ROMs, videotapes, handicrafts, and photos of China, Japan, Thailand and other Asian countries. The library is open to school professionals only. The library opens from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Mondays through Fridays. For an after-school visit, contact ASOP.
Books, Units and Audio-Visual

Books: Books for China, Books for Japan, Books for Thailand
Units: Units for China, Units for Japan, Units for Thailand
Audio-Visuals: China, Japan, Thailand

Dragon Puppets
Two, forty foot long dragon puppets are available to any teacher or school in Vermont interested in this beautiful tradition. Celebrate any occasion at your school, any time of year with these puppets. It takes six people to easily maneuver each of these beautiful puppets, the result being an elaborate and breathtaking addition to any celebration. Easy to assemble, they come with directions and everything you need to put them together.

Cultural Kits
ASOP has created twelve cultural kits for teachers to borrow when they teach about Asia. The kits are: China K-8, China 9-12, Ethnic Minorities of China, Ancient China, Asian Shadow Puppet, Japan K-8, Japan 9-12, Japanese Toys, Thailand Culture K-12, Thailand Art and Music K-12, Bali, Indonesia, and Calligraphy Kit. Typical content of a kit includes handicrafts, books, postcards, videotape, CD ROM, and a map.

Each kit is on loan for up to two weeks. Pre-scheduling is required due to popular demand. The policy of "first come, first serve" applies. All kits are free of charge. The receiving school is responsible for transporting the kits. A charge will be assessed for missing and damaged items.

Touring Exhibits ASOP has three touring exhibits on loan for schools and communities: The Exhibit of Chinese Children's Art Work The Exhibit of Photos of China and Japan Thai Children's Art Work The art pieces are well framed and easy to display. Each exhibit is on loan for up to two weeks. Pre-scheduling is required due to popular demand. The policy of "first come, first serve" applies. All exhibits are free of charge. The receiving school is responsible for transporting the exhibits. A charge will be assessed for missing and damaged items.