Posts Tagged ‘Elementary Classroom’
Globalizing Your Elementary Classroom Morning Meeting
A morning meeting in an elementary classroom is a structured gathering at the beginning of each school day that serves multiple important purposes. It is a time for the teacher…
Read MoreTry 5 Free Mindfulness Activities in Your Elementary Classroom
Students are taught strategies for comprehending reading and solving math problems, but teaching them strategies for practicing mindfulness isn’t typical in most classrooms. It should be. Children are experiencing anxiety…
Read MoreMartí’s Song for Freedom: Book Review and Activities
Learn about José Martí, often referred to as the “Apostle of Cuban Independence,” in this bilingual biography written by Emma Otheguy and illustrated by Beatriz Vidal. Written in verse, including…
Read MorePysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs
What are Pysanky? Pysanky are Easter eggs decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk art using a wax-resist method. Its name comes from the word “pysaty,” which means “to write.” Pysanka (PIH-san-kah) is the singular…
Read MoreTake a Musical Journey to Africa
The Land of Yangalele, a new children’s music CD by Congolese-American artist “Papa Siama” Matuzungidi and singer “Auntie Dallas” Johnson, introduces children to African culture, rhythms and music. Yangalele (Yawn-gah-LAY-lay) means “happiness” in…
Read MoreThe Cloud Artist: A Choctaw Tale Book Review & Activities
Gazing at the clouds – watching them move, shift, and create beautiful art in the sky. Many of us have experienced this, but what we haven’t experienced is being able to…
Read MoreThe Saint Nicholas Day Snow: Book Review & Free Printable
Award-winning author Charlotte Riggle and illustrator R.J. Hughes have teamed up for another holiday children’s book that is both touching and informative. The Saint Nicholas Day Snow is a story about family,…
Read More¡Hola! Let’s Learn Spanish Review & Activities
Introduce kids to new cultures through language, literature, and fun activities with ¡Hola! Let’s Learn Spanish by Judy Martialay. This book is great for parents and educators teaching Spanish to young…
Read MoreGlobal Learning Resources for Kids
It’s been a great week collaborating with other global educators for our Global Learning in the Elementary Classroom miniseries. We featured information, resources, and activities to teach our youngest learners about world geography and…
Read MoreSharing Many Cultures in the Elementary Classroom
We’re excited to share a guest post written by Lisa Heintz from Little Songbird: Songs for Learning as part of our Global Learning in the Elementary Classroom miniseries. Lisa has lots of…
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