Comments on: Learn about Other Countries through the 5 Senses

By: global munchkins

global munchkins — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:36:32 +0000

Love this… using some of your ideas when we present in Shea’s class about our recent trip this week

By: kidworldcitizen

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 02:46:31 +0000

In reply to Leisa Ezibe. I am so glad!! If you ever do a lesson on a country, and you'd like to write about it here, I would love to put up the article!! :)

By: Leisa Ezibe

Leisa Ezibe — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:15:20 +0000

I enjoyed learning about this country. At first, I found it very hard to teach to a younger audience, but after I view your lesson, I couldn’t wait to get started on “Traveling Passport. I think that it will be fun. Thank you!!

Leisa

By: Kelly at Little Wonders' Days

Kelly at Little Wonders' Days — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:03:47 +0000

What an exciting lesson! I love how you approached teaching about another country and culture. Thank you so much for sharing at the After School Link Up.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:12 +0000

This is a great article! It have me some excellent ideas about how I could share my experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer and about how I’ll share the world with my daughter. Thank you so much!!! Well done!!

By: kidworldcitizen

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:52:20 +0000

In reply to Giulie.

In addition to instruments, What about learning a few words in the language? 🙂 Maybe the kids could learn “Hello,” “Thank you,” and “Friend.” Another option is to learn what animals are endemic to the area, and make the animal sounds. For example, in Ethiopia the lion has a lot of symbolism..

By: Giulie

Giulie — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:50:02 +0000

These are all great ideas. And definitely appropriate for older children as well since all kids do better with learning when it is “hands on”. Since I work in a Waldorf school and we don’t use any electronic media in the classroom (including cds), as a teacher I would listen to the cd of Ethiopian songs myself and pick one to learn and teach to the children.

By: Becky

Becky — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:54:40 +0000

Thanks Jody and Leanna! I think that this works perfectly for younger students because it is so hands on. If you don’t have actual objects from the country for the touch portion, you could still be creative and use a cotton blanket to show cotton weaving, something of silk to represent China, or other substitutes to symbolize items. 🙂

By: Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

Leanna @ Alldonemonkey — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 08:21:59 +0000

What a fantastic approach, esp for little ones, who are often left out.

By: Mud Hut Mama

Mud Hut Mama — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:42:49 +0000

Love this Becky! I’ve been thinking about adding some geography to our homeschool and I love your five senses approach.