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Globe 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 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…
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 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 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…
Read MoreShichi-Go-San: A Japanese Birthday Celebration
Shichi-Go-San literally means seven-five-three in Japanese. The celebration, held every November 15, is a traditional rite of passage for Japanese boys turning 3 and 5 and girls turning 3 and 7…
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…
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