Activities
What Does It Mean to Be Global?
What DOES it mean to be global? Start this important conversation in your home or classroom with the help of Rana DiOrio’s book, What Does It Mean to Be Global? Through…
Read MoreI Am Malala- How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World
Be inspired by the courage, the passion, and the power of one with I Am Malala – How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World. Malala Yousafzai…
Read MoreSouth 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…
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