World Music Activities for Kids

Learn about Jazz Music

Annabelle Humanes — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:03:39 +0000

Do you want to learn about jazz music? If you know anything about jazz music, you might think of it as an all-American genre of music. While Jazz is a musical genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, its influences come from other parts of the world –primarily from Western Africa. African...

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Using Music in Class for Language Learning

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:41:27 +0000

Welcome to Language Latte: a conversation about teaching world languages. This is Becky Morales from Kid World Citizen, and I am your host. We are talking about music today, and using music in class. Treat yourself to a latte, and settle in, so we can start our chat! In every episode of the Language Latte...

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51 Beautiful Reasons to Save Arts Education

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:48:50 +0000

~ Neve Spicer Ready to sing, dance, and make merry? Well, it’s Arts in Education Week, a wonderful time to unite and celebrate the many benefits of Arts Education in our children’s lives. But here’s the thing: while it’s a time for joy, there is also a serious side to this event. In particular, to...

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7 Reasons Why Music Is Important For Kids

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:22:05 +0000

Kids and music are a natural fit. Whether you’re singing a lullaby to your child or they are trying to make music of their own by using their toys, kids are hooked on music at a young age. That’s one addiction you should do everything you can to encourage because music isn’t just fun for...

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Make Beijing Opera Masks: Crafts from China for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:21:29 +0000

Last summer, we took a very special trip to China for adoptive families, with the China Ties program. The group is unique in that it offers cultural activities and visit to allow our kids who were born in China, to reconnect with their heritage culture. What an amazing trip!!! One of the activities we did...

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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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Christmas Carols in Spanish (Villancicos Navideños)

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:11:30 +0000

Have you ever heard traditional Christmas carols in Spanish? When I taught Spanish at the high school level, we would go caroling through the hallways, singing our favorite Christmas carols in Spanish (called “villancicos“). The kids loved it! Here is a collection of 14 different Christmas carols in Spanish. Because many of the familiar songs have...

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Mexican Mariachi Music

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:57:45 +0000

Today we’ll learn about the history and significance of Mexican mariachi music, plus I’ll share some famous performances. If you’ve ever eaten in a Mexican restaurant, or ever visited Mexico, you might have heard mariachi music- now you’ll be able to impress your kids with some background knowledge! As you’re learning about Mexico, or in a Spanish...

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Geography for Kids from Our Home in Pittsburgh

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:42:14 +0000

by Mandy Yokim, from Wonderaddo. I have always loved maps. World maps, grocery store maps, those old city and state maps that you’d unfold and never be able to fold back just right – I like how they present information in a visual way. Now as a parent, I would be thrilled if my...

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The Erhu – A Chinese-Style Violin

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:27:20 +0000

~Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou Every culture rocks out in different ways. The traditional music of some countries might feature a guitar, sitar, balalaika, cuarto, charango, banjo or dozens of other truly unique instruments. In the music of China, you often hear a distinctive instrument called an erhu (二胡; pinyin: èrhú, [êɻxǔ]). Although it resembles a violin in...

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Pacay: A Tree, A Fruit, A Bean and A Musical Instrument

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:35:34 +0000

~Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou A few years ago, I discovered a unique percussion instrument that looked like a giant, mutant seedpod. After a bit of research, I found out that it was called a pacay shaker and came from a towering tree that grows in Central and South America. Asking around, I found out that it the...

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Using Pumpkins for Learning in Every Subject

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:50:30 +0000

Did you know that pumpkins are thought to have originated in North America, and scientists have found pumpkin seeds in Mexico from 7000 and 5500 BC!? Most often pumpkins are planted in the summer, and are ready for harvest in the fall. In fact, pumpkins were an important food source for indigenous people in North...

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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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How Do Kids Play Around the World? Merida, Mexico

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 04:00:12 +0000

We’re getting together with bloggers from around the world to share their ideas on what “playing” means in our countries, and how kids play around the world. Here’s how we’ve been playing this summer in Merida, Mexico! Playful Learning Questions: Where do you live? We are Tonito, Viviana, Maya, and Ricky, and we’re spending the summer...

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“African Musical Instruments:” New Book + Author Interview

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:56:47 +0000

~Interview of Natalie Cooper, a graphic designer from London and author of a children’s book about African musical instruments. Hi Natalie! Please tell us about yourself, your family, and your heritage. I am a graphic designer and illustrator from London, England of African-Caribbean descent. My mother’s side is from St Lucia, and my father’s, Jamaica...

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