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Learn about Belize

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 14:54:15 +0000

Let’s Learn about Belize Belize is a very hot and tropical country bordering Guatemala, Mexico, and the Caribbean sea. Because of the climate, the main food exports are plants that grow in the tropics such as bananas, cacao, citrus, and sugar. There is a lot of tourism (especially with divers on the coast), and also...

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Fresh Mexican Chia Lemonade

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:16:09 +0000

Chia lemonade is a delicious and refreshing drink enjoyed in Mexico. Chias are actually tiny seeds from Mexico and the southwest US that were used by the Aztecs and Mayans since 1000 BC. Many of these ancient grains have been recently discovered to be super-foods, packed with antioxidants and other health benefits. Chia seeds are...

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5 Fun Toys to Teach Little Kids about the World

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:51:39 +0000

I’ve picked 5 toys that every little kid loves to play with (blocks, instruments, dolls, play food, games) and then I’ve chosen a version that has a global twist to teach little kids about other cultures. Internationalize your toy box at home or at school with these great picks! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for...

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Mexican “Enchiladas Suizas”

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:35:23 +0000

Before we make Las Enchiladas Suizas, I’d like to debunk a common myth about Mexico: Cinco de Mayo is NOT Independence Day. Mexican Independence Day, the most important national holiday in Mexico, is September 16th. Cinco de Mayo on the other hand, isn’t really celebrated in Mexico, but rather is popular in the US as...

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Photos of Guatemalan “Alfombras:” Street Decorations for Holy Week

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:39:01 +0000

This week in Guatemala, hundreds of adults and children are staying up all night or waking up early to work on street “alfombras,” in preparation for Holy Week processions. These special alfombras, the Spanish word for “carpets,” are elaborate street decorations made of colored sawdust, flowers or flower petals, pine needles, sand, rice, or even...

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“Honey for the Maya,” a Short Film on Mexican Honey and Mayan Beekeepers

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:56:36 +0000

“Deep in the rainforest of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, in the shadow of his ancestors’ great stone pyramids, one of the last Mayan beekeepers guards an ancient secret. It was passed on to him directly from his fathers in the Mayan language from long before the time of Cortez. He is one of very few modern...

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Be Inspired by Rigoberta Menchú

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:05:37 +0000

In my ESL class, my students needed to take out simple biographies from the library, do some research on-line, and write a one page report about someone famous that they admire. I had numerous athletes and movie stars, and too many repeats! The following year I decided to give them a list of suggestions from...

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