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Juneteenth: history and recipe to celebrate

Annabelle Humanes — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:36:43 +0000

Juneteenth: history and recipe to celebrate “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” So states the beginning of the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence...

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Social Studies YouTube Channels for Kids!

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 18:14:21 +0000

With the infinite knowledge on the internet, you can learn almost anything for free. This really was a lifesaver as my kids struggled through their history courses in Mexico. It was their first time to learn about the guerra de castas, the Mayan chiefdoms, and much more. We turned to YouTube. There are plenty of...

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Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum Visits

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 21:06:28 +0000

We are the quintessential road trippers, driving across the country and stopping at both historical and kitschy stops. Last summer- just after my 3rd graders had studied Laura Ingalls Wilder- we took a 3 week driving loop and hit Laura Ingalls Wilder museum & house stops, plus Memphis, Chicago, Mt. Rushmore, and the Badlands. Laura Ingalls Wilder!!!...

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Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:00:57 +0000

As part of the “Cinderella Around the World” series, I have chosen to look at Yeh Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. Yeh-Shen, (also known as Ye Xian 叶限) is one of the world’s first Cinderella stories, and was published in the 9th century (!!!!) in an anthology of stories called Miscellaneous Morsels from Youyang. Yeh...

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The Story of the Mexican Flag

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:13:20 +0000

Flags in their basic form are pieces of fabric flown from poles, that identify countries or groups of people. But the colors, symbols, and designs of the flags hold much more information about the people and cultures they represent. People may be able to distinguish and recognize numerous flags- but how many times do we...

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Play and Learn with this Thanksgiving Activity for Kids On-Line

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:26:21 +0000

Are you looking for an online Thanksgiving activity for kids? What about an activity that is historically accurate, that teaches kids about the different people that lived in the 1600s, and includes primary sources? I have scoured the internet for on-line, age-appropriate learning opportunities about the origins of the US holiday Thanksgiving, and this activity...

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Teacher Resources: the Origins of Thanksgiving

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:27:41 +0000

Before you begin to teach about the origins of Thanksgiving, have the students make K-W-L charts. Ask them to create three columns on a sheet of paper: Column 1: What do you Know about the topic? Column 2: What do you Want to know? Column 3: What did you Learn? They can work individually or...

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“1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving” Book

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:16:44 +0000

On the fourth Thursday in November, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving by sharing a traditional feast with our family and friends. If you are in the United States, you have probably grown up with a story about the Pilgrims and Indians sharing a similar meal of thanksgiving, after a plentiful harvest. While some of the...

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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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Day of the Dead Bread from Mexico: History and a Recipe

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:18:22 +0000

Towns in Mexico, and other Latin American countries each celebrate the first of November differently. In Guatemala and Bolivia, “Todos Santos” (All Saint’s Day) is a time to gather at the cemeteries and leave flowers and food for the spirits of loved ones. In Mexico, “Day of the Dead” is celebrated in a similar fashion,...

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Embalm Your Own Egyptian Mummy On-line!

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:03:30 +0000

What do you think of when you think of studying ancient Egypt? Pyramids, papyrus, the pharaohs, hieroglyphics, gods and goddesses… and of course, MUMMIES. Recently my kids and I were studying mummies, and I was looking for a resource that would be entertaining but educational. I wanted an activity that would focus on the mummification...

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Two Great Books on “Egyptian Mummies”

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:52:29 +0000

Do your kids love Egyptian mummies as much as mine? There is something about studying ancient Egypt: the pyramids, the pharaohs, hieroglyphics… and of course the mummies! Here are 2 fantastic children’s books- non-fiction- that showcase and teach about Egyptian mummies in such an engaging format, the adults love them as well! This post...

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Mexican Folk Art: Amate Paintings

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:13:57 +0000

As long as humans have existed, art has been an important part of social culture. Teaching children about the folk art of other cultures helps us to appreciate what people from around the world consider valuable and beautiful. It allows students to learn about new techniques and materials used in art, and displaying real examples...

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