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The Bright Side of Syria

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural, The Bright Side

I read this week that the 1 millionth refugee left Syria for Lebanon.  And while news organizations claimed different people as the exact 1 millionth – young mother Bushra and her two children, or 18 year old student Yahya who came with his mother and two sisters – in a way that illustrates that there […]

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I read this week that the 1 millionth refugee left Syria for Lebanon.  And while news organizations claimed different people as the exact 1 millionth – young mother Bushra and her two children, or 18 year old student Yahya who came with his mother and two sisters – in a way that illustrates that there

The Bright Side of Egypt

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural, The Bright Side

After the euphoria of a change in power in Egypt, resolving the remaining issues is proving sticky in Egypt for kids. Of course, not everyone is happy and protests in Cairo are routinely in the news. Sadly, since a large part of the economy was tourism before the political changes, the economy is in a

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After the euphoria of a change in power in Egypt, resolving the remaining issues is proving sticky in Egypt for kids. Of course, not everyone is happy and protests in Cairo are routinely in the news. Sadly, since a large part of the economy was tourism before the political changes, the economy is in a

The Bright Side of Timbuktu, Mali

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural, The Bright Side

Timbuktu is a mess right now. But the bright side is easy to find. Timbuktu’s historic love of peace and learning are inspirational. I found two great articles about Timbuktu for you, as well as photos that show you some of every day life. Although I doubt you have books from the 14th century like

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Timbuktu is a mess right now. But the bright side is easy to find. Timbuktu’s historic love of peace and learning are inspirational. I found two great articles about Timbuktu for you, as well as photos that show you some of every day life. Although I doubt you have books from the 14th century like

Helping Kids Find Their True Selves Through Creative Multicultural Play

For Families, For Teachers, Play, True You

Do your kids know enough about other cultures to make cultural differences part of their creative play? You can make it easier for them with ideas large and small. ATeacherMom blogger makes the point that if your child isn’t tall enough to see how you cook, he or she isn’t really able to “play” kitchen because

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Do your kids know enough about other cultures to make cultural differences part of their creative play? You can make it easier for them with ideas large and small. ATeacherMom blogger makes the point that if your child isn’t tall enough to see how you cook, he or she isn’t really able to “play” kitchen because

EGYPTIAN CULTURE MACARONI'S

Celebrate Egyptian Culture with Toshtar Macaroni

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural, World Food

With Egypt’s presidential voting underway, it would be a good time to talk to your kids about Egyptian culture. Here’s a simple recipe, adapted from the book “Flavors of Egypt” by Susan Torgersen, that the kids should like. – Egyptian culture! Toshtar Macaroni 1 lb. macaroni1/2 c. olive oil4 tomatoes, chopped1 lb. feta or other

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With Egypt’s presidential voting underway, it would be a good time to talk to your kids about Egyptian culture. Here’s a simple recipe, adapted from the book “Flavors of Egypt” by Susan Torgersen, that the kids should like. – Egyptian culture! Toshtar Macaroni 1 lb. macaroni1/2 c. olive oil4 tomatoes, chopped1 lb. feta or other

STUFFED DOUGH: FOOD AS A WAY TO DISCUSS DIFFERENCES WITH CHILDREN

Stuffed Dough: Food as a Way to Discuss Differences With Children

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural, World Food

My daughter loves papusas. They’re an El Salvadoran food that we ate on a trip a few years ago. I wanted to make them this week, but I could not think of the name. I could think of empanada and momo (a Nepali food), which are also stuffed pocket-type foods like the papusa, but I

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My daughter loves papusas. They’re an El Salvadoran food that we ate on a trip a few years ago. I wanted to make them this week, but I could not think of the name. I could think of empanada and momo (a Nepali food), which are also stuffed pocket-type foods like the papusa, but I

global kids

10 Tips for Raising Global Kids

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural, Play

Are your global kids ready for life in a multicultural world? A broad array of experiences gives them the tools to find their own niche in life. Will they travel? Work with folks from other countries? You may hope they’ll study a foreign language. It would be amazing if they had the chance to study

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Are your global kids ready for life in a multicultural world? A broad array of experiences gives them the tools to find their own niche in life. Will they travel? Work with folks from other countries? You may hope they’ll study a foreign language. It would be amazing if they had the chance to study

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