Indonesia Activities for Kids

Travel Bali with Kids: 7 Things to See

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:56:44 +0000

.~Flor Garcia For how long have you been planning your trip to paradise? Are you wondering how to enjoy the beauty of an island getaway while keeping your children entertained? Search no more. This guide to travel Bali with kids will give you great ideas to explore one of the world’s most exotic destinations and...

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Parenting Around the World: “Feed the Baby Hummus”

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 22 May 2018 01:59:48 +0000

Check out these cuties! Mario (top) is trying sausage in Germany, Mama Tortuga’s son is trying a cupcake, and Spanish Mama’s son is trying a chicken foot in Peru! I recently was given the book “Feed the Baby Hummus” by Lisa Lewis, MD. What a fantastic read for parents!!! While the book mentions first foods...

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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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Global Textiles for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:45:21 +0000

This collection of crafts for kids is inspired by the gorgeous global textiles from around the world. Across the world, local culture reflects in the prints of the clothes we wear. The various techniques we use today derive from long standing traditions in different parts of the globe, but we often forget that even our...

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Island Geography: Lessons Plans and Largest Islands in the World

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 20:12:15 +0000

Let’s talk about islands. What are the largest islands in the world? How are islands formed? Where are the different types of islands located? A geography lesson for kids on islands, with facts, maps, and lesson plans for different ages. Islands are a landform that can be found in oceans, lakes, and rivers. An island...

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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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Creamy Cashew Chicken Curry

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:11:00 +0000

Thanks to Silk products for sponsoring this post! With the colder weather, I’ve been cooking up some hearty recipes that can warm us up. This creamy cashew chicken curry is irresistible: busy parents love it because it’s healthy, fast, and can cook on the stove while you’re helping with homework, and most kids love the...

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What does the First Day of School Look like Around the World?

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 18:15:49 +0000

by Anna Watt A while ago I came across a fun article about a great first day of school tradition in Germany and their sugar cones [Zuckertüte]. It was different from what we have in Russia, but still a definite celebration. As I met many people from different countries around the world I was surprised to find out...

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Trickster Tales Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 19:27:47 +0000

I love comparing literature from around the world. We first gathered Cinderella stories from many cultures, and then Gingerbread Men type stories, and then finally Little Red Riding Hood multicultural stories. There are many reasons to read fairy tales to children- especially because they’re whimsical, creative, and fun! Our children and classes loved comparing and...

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Animals in Indonesian Folktales + Activities

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 18:27:15 +0000

My kids and I have been learning about Indonesia: did you know this Southeast Asian archipelago of 17,000+ islands has the 4th largest population on Earth!? Fascinating! We found some delightful stories featuring animal characters (heroes and tricksters!) that all are based on traditional Indonesian folktales. Here are some of the Indonesian folktales we read, plus...

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Kids: Let’s Learn about Indonesia

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:43:26 +0000

Learn about Indonesia: a fascinating country in Southeast Asia, the part of Asia that is south of China and east of India. Can you find it on a globe? In what oceans do the 17,000+ islands lie? What do you know about this island nation that has the 4th largest population in the world? Let’s...

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DIY “Glue” Batik T-shirts: A Colorful, Upcycled Craft for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:44:00 +0000

These glue batik t-shirts are inspired by traditional batik. Batik is a textile made by hand where artisans use wax to create a design, and then dye the cloth, which resists the vegetable dyes. Originally from Indonesia, batik has symbolic meanings in its colors and designs, and people use the craft to express their creativity...

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Try this Gorgeous Asian Elephant Craft

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:58:15 +0000

After reading so many books that featured Asian Elephants last week, we decided we needed to do an elephant craft project. First I browsed on-line for elephant images, and found some beautiful hand-embroidered pillow shams and purses. A lot of times the elephants were silver thread or silver sequins, so we decided to use foil....

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Books that Feature Asian Elephants

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:25:01 +0000

Elephants are the largest land animal and can live up to 60 years. There are 2 basic species of elephants: the African elephant (whose ears are larger, look like the continent of Africa!) and Asian elephants (whose ears are smaller, and look like the shape of India!). Asian elephants are an endangered species, with only...

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Rainforest Resources

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:33:56 +0000

Last year, my kids and I studied a different biome each month. When looking at biomes, the world is generally divided into 5 major types: aquatic, deserts, forests, grasslands, and tundra. The plants and animals in each biome have adapted to their environment with special features that help them survive. Under the forests category, it...

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