Activities
Hina Matsuri: The Japanese Doll Festival
Hina Matsuri, also known as the Japanese Doll Festival or Girls’ Day, is celebrated on March 3 every year. Hina is the special doll for the occasion and Matsuri is…
Read MoreCelebrate World Read Aloud Day
Read Aloud. Change the World! World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) is focused on bringing awareness to the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories as well as advocating for literacy…
Read MoreCelebrate International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day is an annual observance sponsored by UNESCO (United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization) to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The mother language…
Read MoreCelebrate International Book Giving Day
International Book Giving Day takes place every year on February 14. The event is about sharing the love of books, and the goal is to get books into the hands…
Read MoreChinese New Year Resources & Activities
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is a traditional holiday celebrated in communities around the globe. People travel long distances to reunite with family and participate in traditions…
Read MoreThe Case of the Portrait Vandal Book Review & Activities
The Case of the Portrait Vandal is just one of the many books in The Museum Mysteries, a series by Steve Brezenoff. The books feature four friends solving crimes in the…
Read MoreSpeaking Aussie: An A to Z of Words and Phrases
While the majority of Australians speak English, Australian English has its own distinctive accent and vocabulary. The ankle biters are enjoying their Paddle Pops and fairy floss in the lounge room.…
Read MoreAustralia 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 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…
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