Australia Country Research Project
Australia Country Research Project Engage children in a variety of interactive activities as they research the geography and culture of Australia. Students work independently, with a partner, or in a…
Read MoreLa Noche de los Rábanos: The Night of the Radishes
La Noche de los Rábanos, or The Night of the Radishes, is an annual holiday tradition in Oaxaca, Mexico. It began over a century ago when merchants carved festive radishes and…
Read MoreJólabókaflóð: An Icelandic “Christmas Book Flood”
Jólabókaflóð is an Icelandic tradition that roughly translates to “Christmas Book Flood.” It is customary for every person in Iceland to receive at least one book on Christmas Eve, so that means…
Read MoreHuman Rights Day Information & Resources for Kids
December 10 is Human Rights Day. It commemorates the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted by the United Nations in 1948. Thirty declarations were written to protect…
Read MoreHanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights
Hanukkah, also known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration honoring the Miracle of the Oil. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making a…
Read MoreShichi-Go-San: A Japanese Birthday Celebration
Shichi-Go-San literally means seven-five-three in Japanese. The celebration, held every November 15, is a traditional rite of passage for Japanese boys turning 3 and 5 and girls turning 3 and 7…
Read MoreDiwali: Festival of Lights
Diwali, short for Deepawali, is one of the most popular celebrations in India. The word translates to “row of lights” in Sanskrit and celebrates the victory of good over evil and light…
Read MoreHalloween Traditions Around the World
Halloween is a fun and spooky holiday celebrated on October 31st every year. While it is most popular in the United States, many countries around the world have their own…
Read MoreWorld Food Day for Kids: Facts & Activities
World Food Day is observed every year on October 16. Created by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the day raises awareness about hunger, nutrition, food…
Read MoreLearn About Mohandas Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, widely known as the Mahatma (“Great Soul”), was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. Gandhi became an important leader in India’s movement for independence from…
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