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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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Teaching Indigenous Languages: History, Best Practices, and Activities

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 20:34:35 +0000

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

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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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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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Global Textiles for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:45:21 +0000

This collection of crafts for kids is inspired by the gorgeous global textiles from around the world. Across the world, local culture reflects in the prints of the clothes we wear. The various techniques we use today derive from long standing traditions in different parts of the globe, but we often forget that even our...

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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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Weaving Projects for Kids: Books and Crafts

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 21:35:17 +0000

Today we’re looking at weaving around the world: from Ghana to Afghanistan, Guatemala to the Navajo in the southwest US. Explore these books with your children and then try one of the incredible weaving projects for kids! Learn how weaving is an age-old craft in multiple cultures around the world. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you...

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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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{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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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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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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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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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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