Celebrations from Around the World

Valentine’s Day History, Activities, and Heart Art

Cordelia Newlin — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:16:49 +0000

Valentine’s Day is upon us with an epic number of iconic red hearts appearing in every nook and cranny. Of course, flowers and chocolates are also de rigueur during this holiday. Or you can combine the two, chocolates in a heart-shaped box thanks to Richard Cadbury, the British Chocolatier who created the first heart-shaped chocolate box in...

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Mid-Summer’s Night Traditions: Looking for the Fern Flower

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 18:58:04 +0000

~Olga Mecking In many places, the mid-summer’s night on June 21st, the longest day (and the shortest night) of the year, is celebrated in many ways. In some countries, people make flower wreaths, but in some others, there is a peculiar tradition: searching for the fern flower. What is the fern flower legend? It is...

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Puerto Rican Mask Art Project: “El Vejigante”

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 03 May 2019 15:37:23 +0000

I recently saw a fabulous multicultural art project made by a Spanish class. The teacher is graciously sharing her project her today! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! A vejigante is a common folkloric character seen in Puerto Rico during Carnaval, Santiago (St James) saint day, and other festival celebrations. The characters march in...

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“I am Farmer,” the Inspiring Biography of an Environmentalist from Cameroon

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 03:52:41 +0000

We loved learning about Wangari Maathai, the “Mother of Trees” who founded the Green Belt movement in Kenya. Next we read about Isatou Ceesay and The Recycling Women of The Gambia. Now, we just finished reading this biography of an environmentalist from Cameroon: “I am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon,” by Baptiste and Miranda Paul....

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Japanese Fish Kite Craft: “Koinobori”

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:46:28 +0000

~ Ria Cheripuram I am Ria, a kids’ craft blogger living in Australia. It is such a pleasure for me to write for Kid World Citizen, who shares tons of fun activities for kids gathered from around the world. I am going to share an easy craft idea which kids are going to have so...

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All Saints’ Day in Poland

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:58:06 +0000

~Brooke HJ Nungesser In the sparking candlelight on the First of November, at cemeteries across the country of Poland, you will experience the reverent holiday of All Saints’ Day. All Saints’ Day in Poland is the day where people gather together in what many around the world may consider the most unusual sort of way...

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How to Celebrate Diwali with Kids

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 19:23:06 +0000

Diwali is a 5 day fall festival beginning on the 15th day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartika (Ashwin). Diwali is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world! The festival, which coincides with the Hindu New Year, celebrates both new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light...

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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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Birthdays Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 21:17:47 +0000

I love learning about customs and practices in other countries. For this post, I asked all of my friends in the Multicultural Kid Blogger group to give me their favorite birthday traditions! Birthdays are a time for celebration no matter where you live, and it was so fun to find out how other families celebrate...

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How to Have a Math and Science Night at your School

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:50:06 +0000

Several years ago, I had heard about another school’s Math and Science Night: experiments, hands-on learning, STEM games for families…. I knew I had to start one at my kids’ school! I mentioned it to some other parents- who loved the idea- and decided to ask the school for permission to put on our first...

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35+ Best Resources and Activities to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

christine — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:13:32 +0000

September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. It’s the perfect time to begin to inject some lessons on Hispanic culture and history into our class and homes! Whether you are looking for art, food, history, people, culture, traditions, or language: we’ve got you covered! Here are over 35 different...

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Fiestas Patrias: Celebrations of Peru’s Independence from the Spanish Empire

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:49:40 +0000

~ Laura from Mommy Maleta I am six months in to my new job as an English teacher for a kindergarten class in Lima, Peru. While I have spent plenty of time stretching my mouth and wrinkling my nose to teach my five year olds some tricks to produce short vowel sounds, I have also...

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8 Kid-Friendly Cinco de Mayo Activities

christine — Wed, 03 May 2017 16:11:57 +0000

Around this time of year, teachers are and parents are looking for kid-friendly cinco de mayo activities. The holiday known as Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with much more fervor in the US than in Mexico. While it does commemorate an important day in Mexico’s history—the Mexican army’s defeat of French troops at the Battle...

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Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:28:25 +0000

On the International Women’s Day- celebrated annually on March 8th- we bring awareness to the human rights struggles faced by women around the world. Many women in developing countries want to earn an income, but might not have the access to opportunities and education. I’d love to introduce you to the inspiring Coca-Cola’s 5by20 initiative, a...

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