Playing For Change Day
Playing for Change Day was created in 2011 to unite the global community through the power of music. Communities gather with the goal of bringing music into the lives of kids.…
Read MoreHow Kids Around the World Go to School
While children all over the world go to school, the way they get there can be very different. Early morning commutes to school vary depending on where you live and the available resources. Some…
Read MoreIt’s Back to School We Go!
It’s Back to School We Go! First Day Stories From Around the World by Ellen Jackson is a favorite read-aloud to start our year of global learning. Disclosure: This post…
Read MoreInternational Day of Friendship: Activities for Kids
The International Day of Friendship is celebrated each year on July 30. Established by the United Nations in 2011, this special day reminds us that friendship can build bridges between…
Read MoreMandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance…
Read MoreTanabata for Kids: Explore Japan’s Star Festival with Activities
Every summer in Japan, colorful paper wishes flutter from bamboo branches during Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival. This beautiful celebration invites children to explore Japanese culture through storytelling,…
Read MoreIndependence Day Celebrations
Happy Birthday, America! Americans celebrate July 4 as Independence Day, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Picnics, baseball games, concerts, festivals, food-eating contests,…
Read MoreCelebrating Canada Day
What is Canada Day? Canada Day is a national holiday celebrating the country’s independence from Great Britain in 1867. The new nation, still loyal to Great Britain, was called the Dominion…
Read MoreOPA!
The annual Greek Festival in Denver, Colorado has been bringing people together to enjoy Greek art, dancing, music, and food for more than 50 years. My husband was born and…
Read MoreRamadan Information & Activities for Kids
What is Ramadan? Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making a…
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