France Activities for Kids

Parenting Around the Globe: Top 15 Books

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 22:33:11 +0000

I have always been intrigued to talk with families raising kids around the world, to learn about parenting around the globe. The cultural wisdom that has been handed down from generation to generation, is fascinating! These books are relevant for parents (and I’ve often gifted them at baby showers!) and also for teachers, to be...

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Learn about the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:19:37 +0000

Whether you are a French teacher, the parent of an enthusiastic future architect, a traveler ready to go to Paris, or you’re a kid doing a report on France: here is everything you need to learn about the Eiffel Tower. We’ve got 10 crazy facts about the Eiffel Tower, a fabulous lesson plan with an...

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Learn about and Visit Early Human Cave Paintings

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:27:15 +0000

Did you know that no one knows when humans first began to draw and create art? Explorers, scientists, historians, and even kids have found prehistoric cave paintings that were created 30,000 BC! During that time, the early humans were nomads, who hunted and gathered their food, moving around to follow the animals they hunted. This...

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Global “Search and Find” Activity for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 03:23:46 +0000

Do you remember “Where’s Waldo” books from when we were kids!? So fun!! I have some really fun search and find puzzles for your kids to try. with touristy objects hidden in New York, Rome, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo and Paris. So here’s the challenge: (best seen on a tablet!) How many cultural objects can you find...

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Who is Marie Curie? Learn about this Genius Scientist!

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 08 May 2018 16:13:23 +0000

My daughters came home from school and asked me “who is Marie Curie?” and so we hit the internet and library! Here are the resources we found to learn about this genius scientist, who change the world forever. Marie Skłodowska Curie (1867–1934) was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who discovered radioactivity. When she was a little...

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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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Best Movies for Kids from Around the World (Plus Lesson Plans!)

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:21:28 +0000

Finding age-appropriate, high-quality movies from other countries, especially to watch with younger children, can be a big challenge. Action and story lines may differ drastically, and dubbing or subtitles offer a distinct viewing experience. Content is generally edgier than American audiences are used to and certainly that U.S. schools would be comfortable screening. An award-winning...

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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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“The World Is as Big or as Small as You Make It”

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:33:40 +0000

Is there graffiti in Kazakhstan? Do you like living in Nigeria? Is your food spicy or sweet? Are there rich people there? Have you ever been on a plane before? In the short film “The World Is as Big or as Small as You Make It,” students from Philadelphia use technology to connect with peers around...

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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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Using the Web to Take Kids on Virtual Field Trips

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 16:23:33 +0000

By~Kennedy Schultz Helping kids learn about the world can be an exciting adventure for both adults and kids. When I teach about the chateaux of the Loire Valley in France or ancient Mayan sites in Mexico, I’m always looking for kid-friendly resources that can provide accurate information and engaging authentic pictures that hold the attention of little ones....

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Summer Reading for the Wanderlust: 26 Book Recommendations!

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 01:58:05 +0000

Wanderlust is “a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world.” It’s daydreaming about the Cai Be floating market of Vietnam while you’re packing your kids’ lunches, and imagining the hike up the Inca trail while you’re walking them to school. For now, I’ll have to settle for armchair travel choices...

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Geography for Kids: Flags of the World

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:46:45 +0000

I am always looking for ways to incorporate geography for kids at home; one way we learn about the world is through flags of the world. While flags began as decorative banners that were easy to carry, and slowly gained popularity and respect as symbols of ideals. People often display flags as a sign of...

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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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“Be Bilingual” Author Interview

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:59:30 +0000

My friend Annika Bourgogne recently published the popular book “Be Bilingual,” which is full of practical, creative, and fun ideas backed up by the latest research, on families juggling two or more languages- who still make it enjoyable. She holds a Master of Arts degree in French and English from the University of Helsinki, and...

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