Posts Tagged ‘geography’
Helpful Resources for Teaching Kids How to do a Research Project on a Country
Getting young students excited to do a research project on a country is easy. Finding quality resources for teaching them how to do the research is not. We’ve gathered helpful information, tips, and resources for making a country research project a fun and engaging learning experience. Happy Travels! Research Project Planning To make any project…
Read MoreThe Name Jar Teaching Resources
The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a…
Read MoreDownload a Free Interactive Me on a Map Flip Book Today
Me on a Map? Are your students able to locate their place in the world? Can they demonstrate a basic understanding of world geography? From knowing their address to identifying the planets, kids need this important foundation for future global learning experiences. Download our free interactive Flip Book, and continue reading to learn how we…
Read MoreExplore World Geography Through Puzzles
World geography puzzles provide an opportunity to lay the early foundation for global citizenship while practicing important development skills. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you for supporting our global education mission. Puzzles are engaging…
Read MoreI’m an Immigrant too! Review & Activities
I’m an Immigrant too! by award-winning author, Mem Fox is a celebration of the cultural diversity in her native Australia (where this book is published as I’m an Australian too!). This timely book is a great way to teach kids about multiculturalism, community, and compassion. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click…
Read MoreSongs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees: A Musical Picture Book
Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees: Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the Caribbean is a musical picture book with beautiful illustrations, informational background text, and a CD of 23 traditional songs for bedtime and playtime. Disclosure: We received a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes; however,…
Read MoreMulticultural Books for Back to School
Add a multicultural perspective to your back-to-school read-alouds with engaging picture books and free activities! Share school experiences of children around the world, develop students’ geographic and cultural awareness, and build a caring and welcoming classroom community. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making a purchase, we receive a small commission…
Read MoreGames Around the World
Bring world geography, cultural awareness, and lots of fun into your classroom or home all year long with Games Around the World. Games Around the World Children all over the world enjoy playing traditional games like tag, hopscotch, tic-tac-toe, and dominoes. However, the names of the games, how they are played, and the materials they use…
Read MoreTooth Traditions Around the World
What in the world do YOU do with your tooth? A boy in Mexico leaves his tooth in a box on his bedside table. He hopes that the magic mouse, El Ratón, will take his tooth and leave some money. A girl in South Africa leaves her tooth in a slipper in her room. A mouse comes…
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 is the language(s) in which first words are spoken and thoughts expressed. #motherlanguageday Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making a…
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