Thai Activities for Kids

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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Pascha: Easter in the Orthodox Church (Book + Crafts!)

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 03:05:29 +0000

Learning how different world religions celebrate their holidays is a great way to encourage cultural awareness in kids. An easy way to introduce kids to festivals and holy days is through books or simple activities like crafts and food. Today I will give you tons of great resources to learn about Pascha: Pascha is the...

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The Thai sniff kiss, a cultural alternative to public displays of affection

Annabelle Humanes — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:59:49 +0000

~Orana Velarde Public displays of affection are not commonly seen or even commonly accepted in Thailand, as well as other Asian countries. Other customs have developed as a result. A very noteworthy and loving way of saying “hello” with body language is what Thai people call the “sniff kiss.” The first time I encountered a...

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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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Around the World with Barefoot Books!

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:27:34 +0000

~Liz Hughes This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! is an independent children’s publishing company founded by two moms who were unhappy with the quality of books available to their children. They started Barefoot Books to create books with gorgeous artwork, rich vocabulary, and timeless stories from around the world that spark children’s imagination:...

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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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A Taste of Thailand: Pad See Ew + Learn about Thailand

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:21:04 +0000

Our November country for the “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Thailand! First we’ll learn about Thailand and then we’ll make my kids favorite Thai dish: pad see ew. Can you find Thailand on a map? Identify the continent and capital, and guess what language they speak. Judging by its location on the...

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Cinderella Around the World: Stories from 17 Cultures

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:31:21 +0000

This post may contain affiliate links. Thank you for your support! The stories of Cinderella around the world appear in countless cultures. What do you know about Cinderella? Perhaps the blonde-haired, blue eyed, Disney princess? Maybe you’ve read the Brothers Grimm version from 1800’s Germany, or even farther back to the late 1600’s with Charles Perrault‘s version....

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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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Snack on a Mango: “Lollipop-Style”

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:43:16 +0000

Mangoes have been growing in India for over 5000 years, and in fact the name in Hindi is aam, which means “common.” The fruit and leaves are used in Hindu rituals, and also play a role in Buddhist folklore, where the fruit is considered sacred. In fact, one of Buddha’s followers gave him a mango...

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Learn about the Dalai Lama

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:12:06 +0000

Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.– The Dalai Lama With so much violence in the world today, it is our duty as parents and teachers to teach our children...

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