Poland Activities for Kids

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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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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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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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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Wycinanki: Polish Folkart for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 11 May 2016 19:52:30 +0000

“Wycinanki” pronounced Vee-chee-non-kee is the Polish word for ‘paper-cut design,’ a Polish folkart that dates back at least 150 years. These intricately cut paper designs are known as Vytynanky (Витина́нки) in Ukraine or Vycinanki (Выцінанкі) in Belarus. No one is sure exactly how or why this Polish folkart started, but some say it goes back to the...

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Origin of Wreaths and 10+ Christmas Wreath Projects for Kids, Teens, and Adults

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:06:50 +0000

The origin of the Christmas wreath precedes modern times. Learn about the history and symbolism of wreaths throughout the world, and take your pick of more than 10 Christmas wreath tutorials for kids, teens, and adults. Whether they are made of flowers, twigs, leaves, fruits, or other decorations, wreaths are a beautiful touch of nature...

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Poland for Kids Series: Torun

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 22:59:49 +0000

Ada is a young girl living in Poland, who is interested in sharing Polish landscapes and culture with kids around the world. This is the second post in a series (“Poland for Kids”) where Ada will give us a virtual tour of towns and special places around Poland. Today she’ll show us Torun. If you have questions...

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Poland for Kids Series: Poznan & Gniezno

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 24 May 2015 22:27:25 +0000

I recently met a young girl living in Poland, who is interested in sharing Polish landscapes and culture with kids around the world. This is the first post in a series (“Poland for Kids”) where Ada will give us a virtual tour of towns and special places around Poland. Today she’ll show us Poznan &...

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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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“Warak Dawalie”- Palestinian Stuffed Grape Leaves

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 06:08:36 +0000

When my generous friend Gigi offered to teach me how to make “warak dawalie” (Palestinian stuffed grape leaves) with her mom’s traditional recipe, I was ecstatic. I had tried these little bites of juicy goodness before, but never thought I would attempt to make them myself! When we got to her house, Gigi led us...

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Christmas in Poland + Borscht and Uszka

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 14:31:09 +0000

~Olga Mecking I really enjoy the traditions of Christmas in Poland because they are very unique, incorporating Christian, pagan and Slavic traditions. Even though Easter is the biggest Christian celebration, I think children are most excited for Christmas in Poland because of the gifts and the special food. Even though our Christmas is slightly different,...

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Drinks from Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:41:15 +0000

I have joined together with a fabulous group of multicultural bloggers to bring you 19 drinks from around the world! Travel the globe from your kitchen as you try these new textures and flavors with your kids while you quench your thirst. Click on the titles for the recipes and map your drinks from around...

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Spring Traditions Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:29:28 +0000

I am part of a world-side, diverse group of bloggers called Multicultural Kid Bloggers who write about their experiences in multicultural parenting. Every month we host a different blogging carnival, which focuses on a relevant topic, and includes perspectives from (literally) around the world. For example, we discussed teaching heritage to your children, and talked...

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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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