Christmas in England: Pop a Christmas Cracker
Christmas is a holiday honored around the world, and each country has their own unique way of celebrating it. It’s fun to learn the different customs, and teach your kids what other kids are doing this...
View ArticleLearn about Earth Hero Jane Goodall: Champion of the Chimps
My daughter was born an animal-lover. She’s the kind of kid that saves tadpoles from drying up puddles (thousands right now in buckets in my backyard). The type that questions zookeepers why the social...
View ArticleHeavenly Scones for an Afternoon Tea
Scones (either rhyming with “Jones” or “John’s”) are fluffy, buttery quick breads that are originally from the Britain and Ireland area. There are plenty of legends claiming scones are specifically...
View ArticleA Diamond Jubilee Party for Kids
My good friend Susan English was recently invited to a Diamond Jubilee party with her daughter. Games, snacks, and friends: what a lovely way to teach kids about what’s happening in another part of the...
View ArticleDIY Shrinky Dink Flag Bracelet
Last week our friends moved away; they were British expats, living in the US, and now moving to Canada. We wanted to give their daughter something small and special to take with her, so she would...
View ArticleOn-line Videos, Interactive Games & Activities to Learn about the Olympics
The first Olympics were first held thousands of years ago in Olympia, Greece during a festival to honor Zeus and the other gods. Every four years, athletes from around Greece competed in physical...
View ArticleGingerbread Stories from Around the World
Finding similarities and differences when reading fairy tales from around the world hones kids’ critical thinking skills, and helps them to focus on the details. Even the Common Core Standards includes...
View ArticleDrinks from Around the World
I have joined together with a fabulous group of multicultural bloggers to bring you 19 drinks from around the world! Travel the globe from your kitchen as you try these new textures and flavors with...
View ArticleTrickster Tales Around the World
I love comparing literature from around the world. We first gathered Cinderella stories from many cultures, and then Gingerbread Men type stories. There are many reasons to read fairy tales to...
View Article10+ Global Soccer Movies for Kids
This June is the 2014 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil. To get ready, check out these 10 multicultural soccer movies for kids- from literally all corners of the globe! Foreign films for kids about...
View ArticleWhat does the First Day of School Look like Around the World?
by Anna Watt A while ago I came across a fun article about a great first day of school tradition in Germany and their sugar cones [Zuckertüte]. It was different from what we have in Russia, but still a...
View ArticleNovember 5th: Guy Fawkes Day in Great Britain
by Anna Marikar Bonfire night (also known as Guy Fawkes Night) is one of my favourite times of year, and definitely the highlight of Autumn. Here in the UK, although Bonfire Night is not as big an...
View ArticleChristmas Around the World
Are you interested in learning about about Christmas around the world? Click on the pictures below to learn how 19 different countries celebrate Christmas, including their traditions, customs, and...
View ArticleCreamy Cashew Chicken Curry
Thanks to Silk products for sponsoring this post! With the colder weather, I’ve been cooking up some hearty recipes that can warm us up. This creamy cashew chicken curry is irresistible: busy parents...
View ArticleIsland Geography: Lessons Plans and Largest Islands in the World
Let’s talk about islands. What are the largest islands in the world? How are islands formed? Where are the different types of islands located? A geography lesson for kids on islands, with facts, maps,...
View ArticleCarnival Around the World: Oranges, Masquerades, and Pancakes
People celebrate carnival around the world the week before Lent, a Christian period of fasting and reflection. Traditionally held in areas with large Catholic populations, celebrations of carnival...
View Article{Video on Global Citizenship} We Are All Connected!
Last summer I had the idea to make a short video about global citizenship. I began asking kids how we could make the world a better place and what makes you a global citizen. Using their ideas, I...
View ArticleKite Flying Around the World: Festivals, Books, Crafts & More
Let’s talk about about kite-flying around the world! First, a look at the history of kites, then 10 of the biggest kite festivals around the world, plus books and crafts for kids! Get outside and fly a...
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