Italy Activities for Kids

7 easy ways to help your child learn Italian

Annabelle Humanes — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:47:55 +0000

Inside: 7 easy ways to help your child learn Italian. There are a wealth of resources available to children learning Italian if you know where to look. However, it’s important to note that not all resources carry the same weight and if you want to cement vocabulary into your little life one’s minds interactive...

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Best quick and easy pizza recipe to make with kids

Annabelle Humanes — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:05:50 +0000

Inside: best quick and easy pizza recipe to make with kids. If you’re looking for the perfect activity to do with your children this easy pizza recipe is just the thing. Not only does it give you a wonderfully fun way to spend time together but you have a meal prepared as well as saving...

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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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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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Easy Eggplant Parmesan for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:54:07 +0000

My kids love Italian-inspired food! Vivi- my little vegetarian- will eat anything with tomato sauce on it. My other kids love meat, but are usually good at trying a least a bite of even the most exotic dishes (especially if it is covered in cheese!). I always want to have the kids try new tastes...

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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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{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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Multicultural Brain Break: Dance Hits from Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 15:46:16 +0000

Brain breaks enable students to get ready to learn, improve concentration and attention, and re-focus kids. Taking brain breaks that combine movement and music helps kids- AND TEACHERS!- relax and de-stress. At our school, the kindergarteners start their Friday mornings with a little song and dance- wouldn’t it be great to mix in some music...

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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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Christmas in Italy: A Month of Traditions

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:06:12 +0000

My good friend Laura Rossi of Como, Italy, mother of 2 beautiful children, shared with me some of the many Italian Christmas traditions taking place during the month of December. Beautiful Christmas in Italy is like no other celebration! When we study Christmas around the world, Italy is one of the unique countries we look...

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Google Art Project: Virtual Museum Trips to Art Museums around the World

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 03:26:40 +0000

Would you like to explore art from around the world… from your kitchen table? How about exploring the most famous museums and collections of art on the planet, without traveling thousands of miles!? If you are interested in art, and haven’t heard about the Google Arts and Culture, prepare to be blown away: The amazing...

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A Sweet Chiacchiere Recipe for Italian Carnevale

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:58:08 +0000

Carnevale (also known as Carnival, Carnaval, Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday): the word itself comes from Latin, “Carne Vale” or “Farewell to the Flesh,” and refers to the week preceding Lent, a Catholic period of 40 days of fasting, personal reflection, and abstinence until Easter. Countries with large Catholic populations (Brazil, Italy, Mexico, the US,...

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