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Easy Ways to Design a Travel-Themed Bedroom

Easy Ways to Design a Travel-Themed Bedroom

Creativity, Cultures, Kids' Activities, Skill Building

Coming up with creative kids’ bedroom design ideas can be overwhelming. But if you’re the parent, grandparent, fun aunt or uncle, or grown-up friend who values family travel, world news, family heritage, environmental awareness, and cultural understanding, you want to immerse kids in this big, beautiful world every day. It’s easy with these travel-themed bedroom […]

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Coming up with creative kids’ bedroom design ideas can be overwhelming. But if you’re the parent, grandparent, fun aunt or uncle, or grown-up friend who values family travel, world news, family heritage, environmental awareness, and cultural understanding, you want to immerse kids in this big, beautiful world every day. It’s easy with these travel-themed bedroom

Dragon fruit for kids

What Food Do They Eat? Lesson Plan Grades 1-3

Activities, Africa, Asia, Australia, Cultures, Cultures, Europe, Europe, Food, For Families, For Parents, For Teachers, For Teachers, Geography, Geography, Global Kids, Homeschool, Lesson Plans, North America, North America, Raising Global Kids, Social Studies, Social Studies, South America, Teaching Materials, World Food

Overview Children will learn about the global food cultures around the world that families like to eat. They’ll also discuss using local resources, in addition to talking about where and why foods grow the way they do. Children will make their own versions of a recipe they choose. Materials and Preparation Sum It Up, Option

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Overview Children will learn about the global food cultures around the world that families like to eat. They’ll also discuss using local resources, in addition to talking about where and why foods grow the way they do. Children will make their own versions of a recipe they choose. Materials and Preparation Sum It Up, Option

Most Popular Game Around The World

Games and Toys Around the World Lesson Plan Grades 1-3

Toys

Overview Children will explore most popular games around the world and toys used to play. They will choose one game or toy to make on their own to play with. NOTE: This lesson can vary in length according to how most popular game in the world and toys you’d like to explore with children. We

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Overview Children will explore most popular games around the world and toys used to play. They will choose one game or toy to make on their own to play with. NOTE: This lesson can vary in length according to how most popular game in the world and toys you’d like to explore with children. We

schools around the world

Everyone Goes to School! Lesson Plan Grades 1-3

For Teachers

Overview Children will learn about the kinds of schools attended by children around the world. They’ll compare and contrast schools around the world to their own classroom experiences. They’ll brainstorm to create an international school in an imaginary place with all their favorite things about other schools (including their own). Suggested Materials and Preparation Video:

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Overview Children will learn about the kinds of schools attended by children around the world. They’ll compare and contrast schools around the world to their own classroom experiences. They’ll brainstorm to create an international school in an imaginary place with all their favorite things about other schools (including their own). Suggested Materials and Preparation Video:

World Village Playset Ireland

Why Imaginative Play Is Important for Kids

Communication, Creativity, For Families, For Parents, For Teachers, Play, Play, Problem Solving, Skill Building, Social Skills, Stories, Toys, Toys

Imaginative play not only helps kids learn to express themselves, it also builds other lifelong skills like problem solving and negotiation.

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Imaginative play not only helps kids learn to express themselves, it also builds other lifelong skills like problem solving and negotiation.

Pirate Activities

4 Fun Pirate Activities for Kids

Activities, Creativity, Food, For Kids, For Parents, For Teachers, Global Kids, Homeschool, Kids' Activities, Play, Play, Play, Social Studies, Tips

Ahoy! Maybe your kids love pirates because of the Disney ride and movie, Pirates of the Caribbean. Or maybe Treasure Island piqued their interest. It’s easy to understand their obsession when you think about all the cool costumes and catchphrases that are part of pirate lore. Whatever the reason your little landlubbers are into them,

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Ahoy! Maybe your kids love pirates because of the Disney ride and movie, Pirates of the Caribbean. Or maybe Treasure Island piqued their interest. It’s easy to understand their obsession when you think about all the cool costumes and catchphrases that are part of pirate lore. Whatever the reason your little landlubbers are into them,

ninja

How to Play Ninja for a Day

Activities, Asia, Asia, Asia, Communication, Creativity, Cultures, Cultures, Diversity, Food, For Families, For Kids, For Parents, For Teachers, For Teachers, Foreign Language, Global Kids, Homeschool, Kids' Activities, Play, Play, Play, Raising Global Kids, Say What?, Social Studies, Social Studies, World Food

When your kids think of ninjas, what do they envision? Black-clad, martial arts masters who scale buildings and balance atop rooftops with the prowess of a cat? Or maybe they think of sewer-dwelling mutant turtles that appreciate Renaissance artists, or colorful LEGO figures that throw shurikens of ice? It’s easy to incorporate real-life elements of

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When your kids think of ninjas, what do they envision? Black-clad, martial arts masters who scale buildings and balance atop rooftops with the prowess of a cat? Or maybe they think of sewer-dwelling mutant turtles that appreciate Renaissance artists, or colorful LEGO figures that throw shurikens of ice? It’s easy to incorporate real-life elements of

joker poker

Popular Family Card Games From Around The Globe

For Families, Play

No matter where you are in the world, sitting down to play the most popular family card games is a universally great way to spend time together as a family. But did you know it’s also a way to learn about different world cultures and find similarities between them too? It’s true. When you sit

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No matter where you are in the world, sitting down to play the most popular family card games is a universally great way to spend time together as a family. But did you know it’s also a way to learn about different world cultures and find similarities between them too? It’s true. When you sit

girl with painted face for dia de los muertos

World Festivals to Put on Your Calendar This Year

Cultures, For Families, Multicultural, Travel, World Holidays

December is a big month for holidays in the United States. Families around the country celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and the New Year. They spend time with family, gather with friends and take part in traditions, both old and new. If you’ve ever wondered about important festivals and celebrations that take place in other parts

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December is a big month for holidays in the United States. Families around the country celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and the New Year. They spend time with family, gather with friends and take part in traditions, both old and new. If you’ve ever wondered about important festivals and celebrations that take place in other parts

children lookings outside of window

Screen-Free Indoor Play Ideas for Kids

For Families, Play, Tips

165+ Indoor Play Ideas for Kids You can never have too many indoor play ideas. Whether a school closure, holiday, teacher in-service, or snow day, unexpected days at home with kids can catch you unprepared. This is the list of play inspiration you need to make the day fun for kids and easy for you.

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165+ Indoor Play Ideas for Kids You can never have too many indoor play ideas. Whether a school closure, holiday, teacher in-service, or snow day, unexpected days at home with kids can catch you unprepared. This is the list of play inspiration you need to make the day fun for kids and easy for you.

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