TpT Resources Archives - Kid World Citizen

Geography Stars Program for Schools

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:14:45 +0000

When my kids got to kindergarten, a friend on PTO asked if I wanted to re-start an International Club at our school. I dove in, presenting a Chinese New Year program in kindergarten, and leading an International Week during March. I wanted to expand the lessons on global and cultural awareness (beyond what the teachers...

The post Geography Stars Program for Schools appeared first on Kid World Citizen.

Martin Luther King Lessons for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 23:33:17 +0000

On the third Monday of January, the US celebrates Martin Luther King Day. Born in 1929, King grew up during the Jim Crow laws of the south that segregated blacks and whites in schools, public transportation, and in many public places like hospitals, restaurants, and more. He eventually led people in the Civil Rights Movement...

The post Martin Luther King Lessons for Kids appeared first on Kid World Citizen.

Spanish Conversation Practice: Getting Students to Speak in the Target Language

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 22:47:29 +0000

As a Spanish and ESL teacher, I am constantly looking for English and Spanish conversation practice for my students. Language classrooms need to be buzzing with students actively speaking the target language in pairs and small groups. While students use the language in interactive classroom activities, teachers should monitor students, and model level-appropriate language and strategies...

The post Spanish Conversation Practice: Getting Students to Speak in the Target Language appeared first on Kid World Citizen.

Machu Picchu Reading and Activities: Learn about the Incas!

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:03:44 +0000

Have you heard of Machu Picchu, the Incan city high in the cloud forest of the Andes Mountains? With this inspirational lesson and Machu Picchu reading, activities, and power point, students are introduced to Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Machu Picchu is located in...

The post Machu Picchu Reading and Activities: Learn about the Incas! appeared first on Kid World Citizen.

Teach Kids the Story of Diwali

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:24:27 +0000

Diwali is the Festival of Lights celebrated in India. I have lots of interesting posts and activities about the story of Diwali including an introduction to “What is Diwali,” books, kids rangoli art, easy Indian sweets, decorating thali plates, diya craft, and all about rangoli. Teachers often include Diwali in “Christmas Around the World” (though it has nothing to do with...

The post Teach Kids the Story of Diwali appeared first on Kid World Citizen.

Holidays Around the World Craft: Gorgeous Stained Glass Windows

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:07:33 +0000

If you are looking for a stunning holidays around the world craft, look no further! I want to include more multicultural celebrations with my ESL students, aside from Christmas around the world. I worked with an awesome illustrator (my artistic sister!) to create a diverse set of stained glass window templates for our Holidays Around...

The post Holidays Around the World Craft: Gorgeous Stained Glass Windows appeared first on Kid World Citizen.

Bilingual Minibook for Las Posadas: Christmas in Mexico

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:22:47 +0000

Passing on cultural traditions (both Mexican and US) to our children is extremely important to my husband and I: language, food, celebrations, and religion are four significant areas that we try to integrate into our lives. Not only does it help them identify with both the English and Spanish communities, but it strengthens the bond we...

The post Bilingual Minibook for Las Posadas: Christmas in Mexico appeared first on Kid World Citizen.

Day of the Dead Skeleton Craft

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 21:36:32 +0000

This is a creative, fun skeleton craft that is perfect for kids learning about Day of the Dead- and can be easily adapted for high school Spanish classes! If you are ever in Mexico during October, you will see silly skeletons dressed as characters, with every occupation under the sun EVERYWHERE! Skeleton carpenters, skeleton...

The post Day of the Dead Skeleton Craft appeared first on Kid World Citizen.

Endangered Species Projects and Lessons for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:00:31 +0000

Focus: Endangered Primates Angelique Felix asked bloggers to write a post about kids and animals for “World Animal Day” on October 4th. We are huge animal lovers in our house, and decided to share endangered species projects for kids. Facts about Endangered Species An endangered species is one whose numbers are so small that it is...

The post Endangered Species Projects and Lessons for Kids appeared first on Kid World Citizen.

Endangered Species: Primates Lesson Plan for Kids

christine — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:37:08 +0000

While endangered species is a theme taught in elementary schools, oftentimes these lessons are missing a fundamental idea: teaching kids that we are all connected! Our actions in one part of the world affect humans, animals, and plants around the world. I recently created a whole series of activities aimed to teach just that. By...

The post Endangered Species: Primates Lesson Plan for Kids appeared first on Kid World Citizen.

Continents of the World Map Activity for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:41:52 +0000

One of the first geography lessons for kids is often to learn to name the continents and oceans. In this simple and effective continents of the world map activity, kids will color, cut, paste, and label the continents and oceans. Learn the Continents of the World Map Activity: Printable Do this activity in your...

The post Continents of the World Map Activity for Kids appeared first on Kid World Citizen.