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The Bright Side of Liberia

Cultures, For Families, For Teachers, The Bright Side

There isn’t anything bright about Ebola in West Africa. It’s scary. And above all, it’s sad.  The kids in your care could maybe use a little bright side to go with the news. For those who are well, there have been some major cultural changes to reduce the spread of Ebola. People are no longer […]

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There isn’t anything bright about Ebola in West Africa. It’s scary. And above all, it’s sad.  The kids in your care could maybe use a little bright side to go with the news. For those who are well, there have been some major cultural changes to reduce the spread of Ebola. People are no longer

Pacoquinha peanut butter

World Foods So Good

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

I love to travel, and while I love museums and architecture, I admit that I plan my days around the meals I want to eat while I’m there. So even when I’m not far from home, it won’t surprise you that I’m easily drawn in to any shop that will give me the chance to

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I love to travel, and while I love museums and architecture, I admit that I plan my days around the meals I want to eat while I’m there. So even when I’m not far from home, it won’t surprise you that I’m easily drawn in to any shop that will give me the chance to

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

Are You Creative?

For Families, For Teachers, Play

Creativity is a crucial skill, but doesn’t get as much emphasis as learning about things the world already knows. “Are you the creative type?”, someone asked me recently. I was too embarrassed to say “yes”. We were talking about painters, and I got all tongue tied. I am not a painter, photographer, or a sculptor,

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Creativity is a crucial skill, but doesn’t get as much emphasis as learning about things the world already knows. “Are you the creative type?”, someone asked me recently. I was too embarrassed to say “yes”. We were talking about painters, and I got all tongue tied. I am not a painter, photographer, or a sculptor,

5 World Children’s Games to Play with a Stick

For Families, For Teachers, Multicultural, Play

Play is really very simple. Just a stick or two is enough for hours of fun. These five games are super easy and give kids a chance to connect with kids around the world. And to prove it, here are 5 games from around the world that kids can play any time with sticks they

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Play is really very simple. Just a stick or two is enough for hours of fun. These five games are super easy and give kids a chance to connect with kids around the world. And to prove it, here are 5 games from around the world that kids can play any time with sticks they

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

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