Geography for Kids

How to Teach Kids about the European Union

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 23 May 2019 13:13:39 +0000

~Olga Mecking The European Union, or in short, the EU, might be a complicated topic to discuss with your children, but with the elections to the European Parliament coming up soon, there really is no better time to share with your children what you know. Here are a few ways to teach kids about the...

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Geography Stars Program for Schools

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:14:45 +0000

When my kids got to kindergarten, a friend on PTO asked if I wanted to re-start an International Club at our school. I dove in, presenting a Chinese New Year program in kindergarten, and leading an International Week during March. I wanted to expand the lessons on global and cultural awareness (beyond what the teachers...

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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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Around the World Summer Camp

Annabelle Humanes — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 08:53:36 +0000

by Leanna from All Done Monkey Looking for a fun DIY around the world summer camp you can do for your neighborhood kids? A world explorers camp is a great way to teach geography skills and expose children to other cultures. Most importantly, you can nurture a love for exploration and a sense of respect...

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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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Board Books for Global Citizen Babies

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:10:08 +0000

This HUGE collection of board books (60+!!!!) will introduce your baby or toddler to world cultures, geography, and famous places around the world! This is the ultimate list of multicultural books for little global citizens, families who travel, multicultural families, and all families and preschools who want to introduce cultural awareness. For 50+ more holiday...

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Olympics Activities Packet for the Summer Games: Ages 8-12

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:01:31 +0000

I was sent this wonderful Olympics Activities Packet for kids from Multicultural Kid Blogs– what a fun way to learn about the Summer Games in Rio!!!! We printed it out last week leading up the games, and have been slowly working our way through the fun activities. There are reading passages, geography activities, history, and...

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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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18 Ways to Teach Kids about Coral Reefs

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 20:08:54 +0000

When kids learn about biomes and ecosystems, it seems a little dry and distant. It’s unlikely they’ll take a trip to a rainforest or the tundra during the unit, (but not impossible!) so these fabulous lesson plans, movies, activities, and books are the next best thing. Skpe with a marine biologist! Pour over gorgeous photographs! Play...

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Bilingual Books by Texas Author, Pat Mora

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:04:17 +0000

Pat Mora has always been one of my favorite children’s authors because she brings a diverse voice to stories that are loved by all children. Today I’ll share our favorite Pat Mora stories, and some activities to learn about the desert of the Southwest (US). Celebrate multicultural literature as you learn about west Texas’ landscape and...

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Earth Day Videos about Animals for Kids from Project Explorer

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:21:46 +0000

Are you absolutely fascinated by the animals of our planet and want to learn more about conservation efforts that are taking place around the globe? ProjectExplorer.org has travelled the world to bring you answers to these and many other questions you might have about our colorful earth. As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, you can learn about more...

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20+ Spanish Games and Apps for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:53:36 +0000

I believe kids should be exposed to world languages from a young age, and that exposure is possible no matter where you live. As the mom to 5 emerging bilingual kids, and as a Spanish teacher, I am always asked for my favorite Spanish apps and games from readers, friends, and students. Will playing Spanish apps...

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Collecting a World of Coins

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:44:25 +0000

For Christmas this year, my awesome sister made up a “world of coins” binder for my 7 year old. Inside, tabs divided the sections into continents with blank maps. As my son collected coins, he was to color and label the country on the map, and then add the coin to the pages within the right...

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Paper Art: Landforms for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:32:31 +0000

Kids: let’s learn about landforms, with a clever paper art project that incorporates all of the types of landforms on a single poster. This geography craft is a great component in a unit on landforms for kids. Landforms for Kids Earth science is the study of the physical characteristics of our planet and atmosphere. One...

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Panda Facts, Books, Crafts, Videos, and More

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:20:46 +0000

Would you like to learn pandas facts? Whether you are doing a report on pandas or you just adore these cuddly animals, here’s everything you need to know: panda facts for kids, books about pandas, plus videos, games, and more! 10 Panda Facts for Kids 1. Giant pandas only live in a few mountain ranges in...

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