Board Games that Promote Language Learning
One of my kids’ favorite activities is to play board games as a family: from Monopoly to dominó, Rack-o to Sorry. Playing board games lets us have fun as a family- but also we use it to practice our...
View ArticleHands-On Water Activities for Kids
March 22 is World Water Day!!! Here are some fantastic HANDS-ON water activities for kids to engage in authentic learning about water, water conservation, and the water cycle! Learn about Water &...
View ArticleCollecting a World of Coins {GIVEAWAY!}
For Christmas this year, my awesome sister made up a “world of coins” binder for my 7 year old. Inside, tabs divided the sections into continents with blank maps. As my son collected coins, he was to...
View Article20+ Spanish Games and Apps for Kids
I believe kids should be exposed to world languages from a young age, and that exposure is possible no matter where you live. As the mom to 5 emerging bilingual kids, and as a Spanish teacher, I am...
View ArticleBooks about Japan and Baseball
Baseball has a long history in Japan, introduced in 1872. Wildly popular from the high school level through professional teams, many Japanese argue that baseball is the nation’s most popular sport....
View Article18 Ways to Teach Kids about Coral Reefs
When kids learn about biomes and ecosystems, it seems a little dry and distant. It’s unlikely they’ll take a trip to a rainforest or the tundra during the unit, (but not impossible!) so these fabulous...
View Article“World Village Playsets:” Chinese Toys that Teach Culture to Kids
I was sent an adorable Chinese World Village Playset from Whole Wide World Toys, and asked to check it out with my kids. These unique Chinese toys teach culture and encourage dramatic play and...
View ArticleThe Registry for Families with Too Much Stuff
Everyone wants less clutter in their homes. According to a national survey, more than 3 in 4 Americans wish that holidays were less materialistic. In fact, nearly 9 in 10 Americans believe that...
View Article15 Stocking Stuffers for Travelers of All Ages
Are you looking for small gifts to give to family and friends who love to travel? These stocking stuffers are perfect for travelers and explorers: they are small, functional, help kids to learn about...
View ArticleFun Language Learning Card Game for Kids
Encouraging global citizenship in children (and adults) can include lot of things. Teaching and cultivating tolerance, promoting sustainability and protecting the planet, celebrating diversity… it’s a...
View ArticleFencing with Ibtihaj Muhammad
Sword fighting and duels with different weapons have been around for thousands of years. Modern fencing has roots in Spain, where the first manual was written in the 1400s, and Germany, where fencing...
View ArticleWho is the Fastest Person in the World?
“Who is the fastest person in the world, mommy?” My son asked me recently. I honestly didn’t know, so of course I turned to google. Bolt celebrating at the 2013 London Anniversary Games, by J. Brichto....
View ArticleOlympics Activities for Kids
~ Thanks to Education.com for sharing this free Olympics Activities for Kids! The Summer Olympics are almost here, which is always an exciting time for families across the globe. But it can also mean...
View ArticleOlympics Activities Packet for the Summer Games: Ages 8-12
I was sent this wonderful Olympics Activities Packet for kids from Multicultural Kid Blogs– what a fun way to learn about the Summer Games in Rio!!!! We printed it out last week leading up the games,...
View ArticleBackyard Olympics for Kids
One of my kids favorite things to play outside is when they make their own backyard Olympics. It’s not based on any of the actual events, but rather they just make up different stations to see who does...
View ArticleWhat is a Dreidel? How to Make and Play
After getting one from a friend at school last year, my kids came home and asked me “What is a dreidel?” You have seen them before: dreidels are small, four-sided spinning tops with Hebrew letters on...
View ArticleHands-On Water Activities for Kids
March 22 is World Water Day!!! Here are some fantastic HANDS-ON water activities for kids to engage in authentic learning about water, water conservation, and the water cycle! Learn about Water &...
View ArticleCollecting a World of Coins
For Christmas this year, my awesome sister made up a “world of coins” binder for my 7 year old. Inside, tabs divided the sections into continents with blank maps. As my son collected coins, he was to...
View Article20+ Spanish Games and Apps for Kids
I believe kids should be exposed to world languages from a young age, and that exposure is possible no matter where you live. As the mom to 5 emerging bilingual kids, and as a Spanish teacher, I am...
View ArticleBooks about Japan and Baseball
Baseball has a long history in Japan, introduced in 1872. Wildly popular from the high school level through professional teams, many Japanese argue that baseball is the nation’s most popular sport....
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