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Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights
Hanukkah, also known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration honoring the Miracle of the Oil. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making a…
Read MoreDiwali for Kids: Discover the Festival of Lights
Every autumn, millions of people around the world celebrate Diwali (also called Deepavali), the Festival of Lights! Discover the meaning and traditions of this important holiday, explore how it is…
Read MoreWorld Food Day for Kids: Facts & Activities
World Food Day is observed every year on October 16. Created by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the day raises awareness about hunger, nutrition, food…
Read MoreLearn About Mohandas Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, widely known as the Mahatma (“Great Soul”), was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. Gandhi became an important leader in India’s movement for independence from…
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 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 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…
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