Multicultural Crafts Around the World: Koinobori
Kodomo no hi, Japan’s annual Children’s Day celebration every May 5th, includes unique traditions and decorations – such as flying koinobori (carp streamers) outside buildings and homes. They symbolize strength and determination and are believed to bring luck and good fortune to the children. Follow step-by-step directions to assemble a koinobori for the celebration. Download…
Read MorePoetry Around the World
Introduce students to 7 forms of poetry from around the world. Exploring poetic traditions from different countries provides an opportunity for understanding and appreciating various cultures. It celebrates our diversity while reminding us of our human connection. Take a journey to each continent to learn about a specific form of poetry. Each one…
Read MoreIran Research Project
Students are the explorers in this country research project.* Using books and websites, including our own kid-friendly country profile page, students investigate the geography and culture of Iran. The Iran Research Project includes A Draft Book for guiding young explorers through the research process – providing step-by-step directions and graphic organizers to record information about a variety…
Read MoreNigeria Research Project
Students are the explorers in this country research project.* Using books and websites, including our own kid-friendly country profile page, students investigate the geography and culture of Nigeria. The Nigeria Research Project includes A Draft Book for guiding young explorers through the research process – providing step-by-step directions and graphic organizers to record information about a variety…
Read MoreCountry Research Bundle
Explore and compare countries from around the world! Students are the explorers in these country research projects.* Using books and websites, including our own kid-friendly country profile pages, students investigate the geography and culture of different countries. 20 Countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia,…
Read MoreUnited States Research Project
Students are the explorers in this country research project.* Using books and websites, including our own kid-friendly country profile page, students investigate the geography and culture of the United States. The United States Research Project includes A Draft Book for guiding young explorers through the research process – providing step-by-step directions and graphic organizers to record information…
Read MoreThailand Research Project
Students are the explorers in this country research project.* Using books and websites, including our own kid-friendly country profile page, students investigate the geography and culture of Thailand. The Thailand Research Project includes A Draft Book for guiding young explorers through the research process – providing step-by-step directions and graphic organizers to record information about a variety…
Read MoreSpain Research Project
Students are the explorers in this country research project.* Using books and websites, including our own kid-friendly country profile page, students investigate the geography and culture of Spain. The Spain Research Project includes A Draft Book for guiding young explorers through the research process – providing step-by-step directions and graphic organizers to record information about a variety…
Read MoreSouth Africa Research Project
Students are the explorers in this country research project.* Using books and websites, including our own kid-friendly country profile page, students investigate the geography and culture of South Africa. The South Africa Research Project includes A Draft Book for guiding young explorers through the research process – providing step-by-step directions and graphic organizers to record information about…
Read MoreRussia Research Project
Students are the explorers in this country research project.* Using books and websites, including our own kid-friendly country profile page, students investigate the geography and culture of Russia. The Russia Research Project includes A Draft Book for guiding young explorers through the research process – providing step-by-step directions and graphic organizers to record information about a variety…
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