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Top Books in Spanish for Toddlers and Babies

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 18:06:10 +0000

~ Alexis Dallara-Marsh Colors, animals, and more- there are so many fun topics out there to teach to babies and toddlers. This is the ideal time to expose our children to a second language, as it comes so much more naturally to them than when older. Reading in Spanish is a natural and effective way...

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7 Books about Cool Libraries Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 17:15:49 +0000

Check out these children’s books about really unique libraries around the world! Sometimes books are delivered via burro or camel or boat. Some librarians have to fight to save their libraries and books from being damaged; other librarians that are featured, open kids’ eyes to the world of books and inspire them to love reading....

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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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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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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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Snacks from Around the World

Annabelle Humanes — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:33:57 +0000

by Mary Grace Otis from The Global Mom Show This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Snacks from Around the World Cooking is fun, but sometimes sampling snacks from around the world doesn’t require turning on an oven or the stove. You can taste flavors from all over the globe simply by looking out...

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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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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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Endangered Species Projects and Lessons for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:00:31 +0000

Focus: Endangered Primates Angelique Felix asked bloggers to write a post about kids and animals for “World Animal Day” on October 4th. We are huge animal lovers in our house, and decided to share endangered species projects for kids. Facts about Endangered Species An endangered species is one whose numbers are so small that it is...

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Home Remedies for Colds from Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:01:29 +0000

We’ve been passing around a cold in our house for the past few weeks (inevitable with 5 kids and the beginning of school!) so I reached out to my friends, my readers, and bloggers at Multicultural Kid Blogs and asked for their home remedies for colds. The exotic variety of antidotes was so much fun...

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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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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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Hispanic Heritage Month Resources + Giveaway!

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:56:25 +0000

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year, “celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America (from Hispanic Heritage Month. gov). While it’s important to continue learning about cultures throughout the year, Hispanic Heritage Month offers a...

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10 Wonderful Stories from Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:03:07 +0000

~ by Amy Broadmore I love the ability of good stories to both entertain and teach kids at the same time. Here are ten of my favorite stories from around the world. These are, for the most part, fictional stories from around the world. Yet, they introduce kids to real places and real experiences. These stories...

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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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