Activities
South Africa’s Flag: A Symbol of Unity and Progress
South Africa was at a major turning point in the early 1990s. Apartheid was coming to an end, a democratic government was being formed, and Nelson Mandela was about to become the first…
Read MoreExplore South Africa: A Country Research Project for Kids
Kids will love exploring the beautiful country of South Africa and creating a book or a poster to share what they learned. Materials a poster board or sheets of paper stapled together…
Read MoreThe Big 3 Sports in South Africa
South Africans are extremely passionate about sports. While many different sports are played in South Africa, this post will focus on what is known as “The Big Three” – football (soccer), rugby,…
Read MoreSprinkle Your Summer With Culture
Make this summer a season of exploration! Enrich your family’s activities with cultural experiences that celebrate the beautiful diversity of our world. Through books, food, music, art, and play, you…
Read MoreTooth Traditions Around the World
A boy in Mexico leaves his tooth in a box on his bedside table. He hopes that the magic mouse, El Ratón, will take his tooth and leave some money. A…
Read MoreGlobe Trottin’ Kids – Resources for Global Learning
Globe Trottin’ Kids provides resources for teaching children about our diverse world. We offer a variety of tools to help integrate global learning across all content areas throughout the year.…
Read MoreSongkran: Thailand’s New Year Festival
The Songkran Festival celebrates the traditional Thai New Year from April 13-15. The word Songkran comes from a Sanskrit phrase meaning “passage of the sun.” It is a time for house…
Read MoreZachariah’s Perfect Day Book Review and Activities
Zachariah’s Perfect Day, written by Farrah Qazi and illustrated by Durre Waseem, tells the story of a young boy’s first fasting day during the holy month of Ramadan. Disclosure: We received…
Read MoreThe World’s Happiest Countries
Happy International Day of Happiness! Meet the top 10 happiest countries (2016) according to the World Happiness Report. As you scroll down the graphic, try to identify each country. The answers are…
Read MoreCatherine’s Pascha: Book Review & Activities
As an American married to a Greek, I have been celebrating Pascha (Orthodox Easter) for many years. In our house, family Easter celebrations are a combination of both of our…
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