Ireland Activities for Kids

Books from Around the World For Little Kid World Citizens!

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 13:51:32 +0000

Today’s post is from Kali from fortheloveofspanish.com. She blogs about learning Spanish with kids, and she is also a Barefoot Books Ambassador. One of her favorite things to do is make booklists. All the books below are ones she sells through Barefoot Books- they are perfect for our little global citizens!!!! Books from Around the World...

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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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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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Gingerbread Stories from Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:40:45 +0000

There are tons of fun “gingerbread stories” from around the world- each with their own cultural twist and food. Finding similarities and differences when reading fairy tales from around the world hones kids’ critical thinking skills, and helps them to focus on the details. Even the Common Core Standards includes this in one of their...

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Irish Food at Home: Kids Make a Traditional Irish Dinner

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:19:52 +0000

It’s that time again! This month for “Around the World in 12 Dishes” we visit the green island of IRELAND!! When I was very pregnant with Maya, and Vivi was 2.5 years old, our family took an unforgettable trip to the gorgeous country of Ireland. We toured up and down the west coast: from County...

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Carnival Around the World: Oranges, Masquerades, and Pancakes

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:22:37 +0000

People celebrate carnival around the world the week before Lent, a Christian period of fasting and reflection. Traditionally held in areas with large Catholic populations, celebrations of carnival around the world often includes a parade with costumes and music- yet each country has their own unique traditions. Let’s look at some unique ways people celebrate...

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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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Heavenly Scones for an Afternoon Tea

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:03:11 +0000

Scones (either rhyming with “Jones” or “John’s”) are fluffy, buttery quick breads that are originally from the Britain and Ireland area. There are plenty of legends claiming scones are specifically from Scotland, or Wales, or Ireland- and I am not going to pick a side. I will simply say that this wonderful recipe was given...

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“Into the West”– A Great Irish Film for Horse Lovers

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:59:33 +0000

Into the West (1993) is a beautiful adventure fairy tale of 2 boys- Ossie and Tito- and their magical white horse called Tír na nÓg (meaning “Land of Eternal Youth” in Irish). Their mother died in childbirth, and so the boys live with their father Papa Riley (excellently played by Gabriel Byrne) in the gritty...

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Beautiful Books about Ireland

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:23:14 +0000

I have 3 great children’s books about Ireland that will give you a well-rounded introduction and background of this beautiful, green country. These would be great if you’re planning to take a trip to Ireland with kids, or around St Patrick’s Day if you’re learning about Ireland… or paired with Irish scones or an Irish...

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An Irish Sheep Craft: Learn and Make

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:29:04 +0000

The countryside of verdant Ireland is a patchwork quilt of barley and oats fields, ribbons of blue rivers, and pasture lands dotted by cows and sheep and squared off by low, grey stone walls. With a mild, humid climate and grassy rolling hills, farm life thrives. After we spent 2 weeks driving and hiking around...

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