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Dumpling Day! A Celebration of 10 Delicious Dumplings From Around the World
Dumplings, little hot pockets of goodness, are made by wrapping dough around a filling. The dough, filling, shape, and cooking method can be different based on the country or culture they are from, but one thing is the same: dumplings are a popular food wherever you are! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking…
Read More10 Books to Help Kids Understand the Refugee Experience
With the fastest-growing refugee crisis of our lives underway, we turn to picture books to help kids understand the refugee experience and to encourage them to open their hearts to help. These stories, combined with thoughtful and appropriate discussions, can help students think critically, develop empathy, and inspire kindness. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.…
Read MoreHelpful Resources for Teaching Kids How to do a Research Project on a Country
Getting young students excited to do a research project on a country is easy. Finding quality resources for teaching them how to do the research is not. We’ve gathered helpful information, tips, and resources for making a country research project a fun and engaging learning experience. Happy Travels! Research Project Planning To make any project…
Read MoreThe Name Jar Teaching Resources
The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a…
Read MoreDownload a Free Interactive Me on a Map Flip Book Today
Me on a Map? Are your students able to locate their place in the world? Can they demonstrate a basic understanding of world geography? From knowing their address to identifying the planets, kids need this important foundation for future global learning experiences. Download our free interactive Flip Book, and continue reading to learn how we…
Read More5 Important Book Categories for Classroom Library and Why Kids Need Them
Books play a powerful role in teaching, connecting, and inspiring students and the importance of including diverse books in a classroom library cannot be overstated. Diverse books offer multiple perspectives, promote understanding, develop an awareness of the world, and encourage engagement in solving local and global issues. We use 5 categories for classroom library to support…
Read More7 Earth Tales From Around the World
These 7 Earth Tales From Around the World share the unique connection between the natural world and cultures of the past – and remind us of our important work as the caretakers of today. A hands-on craft project for each tale provides an opportunity for further discussion and inspiration for additional activities. Disclosure: This post…
Read MoreStory of the Mongolian Tent House
Learn how the traditional Mongolian tent house, a ger, was created long ago by using nature for inspiration and how it later became a symbol of harmony and friendship. Story of the Mongolian Tent House was created by a diverse team. The story is based on an original tale by award-winning Mongolian author, Dashdondog Jamba,…
Read More7 Unique Cultures We Could Learn From
7 Unique Cultures We Can Learn From is a guest post by Mo Mulla from Parental Questions – a resource for simple & practical tips that solve everyday parental problems. We live in a world with many different cultures. Some of these are ancient, while others are current. It’s a fascinating and diverse world…
Read MoreGifts for Globe Trottin’ Kids
We’ve curated a variety of gift ideas for the Globe Trottin’ Kids in your life and for any time of the year – holidays, birthdays, baby showers, special celebrations, or just because. 💝 Our Global Gift Guide features products that engage, inspire, and connect kids to their world from birth. Littlest Globe Trotters Soothing multicultural…
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