South Africa Activities for Kids

Learn about South African “Big 5 Animals”

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 28 May 2019 15:58:03 +0000

~ Nadia van Zyl South Africa is known for its beautiful wildlife and more specifically the magnificent Big 5 Animals. Do you know which animals are Big 5 Animals? They are the lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo. Do you know why it these animals are called South African Big 5 animals? Yes, the elephant,...

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Read the World: Books about Africa for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:19:36 +0000

If you are looking for books about Africa for kids, this is the list!!! Whether you want to show kids contemporary stories about every day life in different countries, to teach kids about folktales and legends that have been passed down, to learn about African heroes, or even if you’re just looking for multicultural literature...

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Kite Flying Around the World: Festivals, Books, Crafts & More

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:53:34 +0000

Let’s talk about about kite-flying around the world! First, a look at the history of kites, then 10 of the biggest kite festivals around the world, plus books and crafts for kids! Get outside and fly a kite today!!! Although the history of kites has been debated, there is evidence of kite flying in China...

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Earth Day Videos about Animals for Kids from Project Explorer

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:21:46 +0000

Are you absolutely fascinated by the animals of our planet and want to learn more about conservation efforts that are taking place around the globe? ProjectExplorer.org has travelled the world to bring you answers to these and many other questions you might have about our colorful earth. As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, you can learn about more...

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Christmas Around the World: Traditions, Crafts, Recipes

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:35:50 +0000

Christmas around the world is celebrated with such fascinating, distinct traditions! From carp in the bathtub, popping crackers at the dinner table, to piñatas and pig roasts: learn how each country celebrates this important Christian holiday. Click on the pictures below to learn how 31 different countries celebrate Christmas, including their traditions, yummy recipes, customs, and unique...

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10+ Global Soccer Movies for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 21 May 2014 19:30:33 +0000

June 2014 was the FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil. To get ready, we watched these 11 multicultural soccer movies for kids– from literally all corners of the globe! Foreign films for kids about “football” that will excite and inspire the entire family. 11 Soccer Movies for Kids from Around the World! I’ve started...

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{Video on Global Citizenship} We Are All Connected!

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:55:36 +0000

Last summer I had the idea to make a short video about global citizenship. I began asking kids how we could make the world a better place and what makes you a global citizen. Using their ideas, I created a script and put out a call on facebook to all of our followers to see...

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Christmas in South Africa + Malva Pudding Recipe

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:31:38 +0000

~Nadia from Teach Me Mommy Geseende Kersfees (“Merry Christmas” in my home language, Afrikaans) from all of us here in South Africa! Our nation is called the Rainbow Nation because we have a diversity of races, languages (eleven to be exact) and traditions. To define South African Christmas traditions are hard, because of our diversity...

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Rugby Championship for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:39:05 +0000

Little Passports is a monthly subscription program (of which I’m an affiliate) that introduces kids ages 5 to 10 to countries around the world. Every month kids get a little package from a certain country with souvenirs, an activity sheet, and access to online games. My kids have been marking where they’ve visited on their...

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Multicultural Brain Break: Dance Hits from Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 15:46:16 +0000

Brain breaks enable students to get ready to learn, improve concentration and attention, and re-focus kids. Taking brain breaks that combine movement and music helps kids- AND TEACHERS!- relax and de-stress. At our school, the kindergarteners start their Friday mornings with a little song and dance- wouldn’t it be great to mix in some music...

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Quotes from Nelson Mandela

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 02:26:55 +0000

~Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou As Nelson Mandela prepares to leave this world, it is a good time to recall the life, and legacy he has left for all of us. Other then the incredible true stories of his victories over oppression and evil in South Africa, there is something more that he has given to the world....

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Map the Kids’ Book: “Africa is NOT a Country”

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:12:56 +0000

“We have kids from Nicaragua, Guam, and Africa in my class…” “We made masks from China, Peru, and Africa…” “He is been to England, Africa, and Italy” I have a pet peeve: Africa is not a country. It makes my skin crawl when I hear people referring to Africa as a country, instead of an...

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Explore South Africa through Children’s Books

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:39:51 +0000

My husband frequently travels to South Africa for work, and skypes with us from his hotel. On one long trip, he was able to go on a safari and bring us back pictures of the animals he saw. In my children’s eyes, South Africa the country consists of a hotel, a big office building, and...

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Nelson Mandela for Kids: Autobiography and Lessons

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:35:59 +0000

Reading biographies written for kids, and learning about important leaders from around the world and challenges they have overcome gives children examples of character traits, perspective on current events, and expands their ideas about other countries. The activities in this article are geared towards the older elementary grades, paired with the autobiography of Nelson Mandela...

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