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The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 03:40:23 +0000

While visiting Memphis, TN we had the opportunity to experience the National Civil Rights Museum. I had wondered if my kids (ages 6-9) were old enough to take home the important messages about Civil Rights- and the answers is an astounding YES! The exhibits at the National Civil Rights Museum begin at the resistance during...

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Books about Girls in School: Fighting for their Education

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:44:35 +0000

53% of the world’s out-of-school children are girls and 2/3 of the illiterate people in the world are women. Gender inequality in education is an issue affecting million of children around the world. We can create awareness of this disparity in our young children through these children’s books about girls in school, fighting for an...

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“An Angel Like Me” Book & Craft

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:48:55 +0000

When Mama Miss challenged bloggers to come up with an ornament made by our kids, and inspired by a children’s book– I was SO excited to see everyone’s brilliant creations. 70+ bloggers joined the challenge and designed creative, kid-made ornaments (click here to see the list!). I have chosen a lovely book about an African-American boy...

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“The Sneetches” Anti-Racism Lessons and Discussions

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:14:46 +0000

This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! The Sneetches and Other Stories is a collection of 4 stories published in 1961 by beloved children’s author Dr.Seuss. “The Sneetches” is a great book to begin an anti-racism lesson, even with the youngest students. The story begins by showing the division between the 2 distinct groups of...

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Why Teach with Multicultural Books?

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:24:00 +0000

I remember as a child I would be chastised to turn off the light and go to bed, but I would sneak in a flashlight, just to be able to finish the chapter of a thrilling adventure book. Books have the ability to transport us anywhere in the world. Multicultural books help us imagine what...

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Teaching Kids about Empathy

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:15:04 +0000

Teaching kids about empathy works different for each child. Some are born compassionate, and other kids have trouble thinking about others’ emotions. Seven year old Viviana, (my oldest daughter) sat in the mulch at the base of the slide, watching as the other kids ran by, laughing and playing. Whenever any of the kids got...

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Names & Cultural Identities in Stories of Immigrant Children

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:42:12 +0000

Do you teach immigrant children? Or, would you like your students to understand the perspectives and have compassion for immigrant children? Here is a lesson plan for elementary school students that discusses personal names, moving from one country to another, and adopting aspects of the new culture while maintaining cultural identity. I have chosen several...

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“The Danger of a Single Story” and Teaching Kids to Avoid Stereotypes

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:53:25 +0000

I recently watched a speech on-line by Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who spoke at TEDGlobal in London in 2009 about “The Danger of a Single Story.” (please take 18 minutes to watch the inspiring talk below). Ms. Adichie spoke about how impressionable people, especially children, are when hearing a story. The invaluable lesson is that,...

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Start a Conversation About Race with Kids

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:25:08 +0000

When my kids were 3 and 4, we began talking about race with our kids, especially when they noticed differences: Vivi (age 3): “Mommy, Ana Maria has brown skin.” Me: “Yes, she does. Who else do you know who has brown skin?” V: “Um…. Olivia?” Me: “Yep. How about in our family?” (Thinking really hard,...

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Nelson Mandela for Kids: Autobiography and Lessons

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:35:59 +0000

Reading biographies written for kids, and learning about important leaders from around the world and challenges they have overcome gives children examples of character traits, perspective on current events, and expands their ideas about other countries. The activities in this article are geared towards the older elementary grades, paired with the autobiography of Nelson Mandela...

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