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The Barefoot Book of Children: Book Review & Activities
“Children’s books should reflect their readers and the world they live in. We live in a world full of all different kinds of people, and if we want to educate…
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreLadysmith Black Mambazo
They have been performing for the past 50 years, and have been nominated for Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Academy awards. Nelson Mandela called them “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors.” They are Ladysmith…
Read MoreSouth Africa’s First Olympians
South Africa’s official participation in the Olympic Games began in 1908; however, the country’s involvement at the 1904 Games is a great, rarely-heard story, revealing the athletes that weren’t there to compete in the first place.…
Read MoreChildren’s Day Celebrations Around the World
May 5 Children’s Day Celebrations National Children’s Days are observed on various days throughout the year in countries all around the world. The day is devoted to celebrating the health and…
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 MoreInternational Children’s Book Day
International Children’s Book Day is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading and shining a light on children’s literature. It has been celebrated annually on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday (April 2) since…
Read MoreHina 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 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…
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