Last summer I had the idea to make a short video about global citizenship. I began asking kids how we could make the world a better place and what makes you a global citizen. Using their ideas, I created a script and put out a call on facebook to all of our followers to see who would be interested in participating. We had a tremendous response from all corners of the globe and the videos kept coming!
Global Citizenship Video for Kids
We asked kids from around the world to help us share what it means to have global citizenship: we got a fantastic response, and saw the kids want to take care of our planet, take care of each other, and that we are all connected. I hope you enjoy it! If you’d like to participate in our next video this summer, stay connected on facebook for announcements and calls for action. Enjoy this video and see below for all of the countries, cultures, and languages represented!
What is a World Citizen?
To complement the video, we’ve made a free activity for kids: “What is a World Citizen?” The world is a diverse and interconnected place where objects, ideas, and people are constantly on the move. At Kid World Citizen, we believe we can prepare our children to be active, responsible “world citizens” by teaching them about a variety of cultural practices and beliefs. This activity uses the above video as a springboard for a discussion about what it means to be a “world citizen.” Students can then use the downloadable coloring sheet to write or draw about their role in our global society. This is a great beginning of the year activity, writing prompt, or bulletin board display.
Countries/Cultures/Languages Represented in the Video:
The Americas:
US
Canada
Mexico
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Haiti
Chile
Peru
Brazil
Europe:
Czech Republic
France
Italy
UK
The Netherlands
Lithuania
Norway
Russia
Hungary
Africa:
Ethiopia
Morocco
Kenya
Uganda
South Africa
Cameroon
Australia
Asia:
The Philippines
China
Taiwan
India
Pakistan
Iran
I know you’ll let me know if I missed one;).
Oh, I’m so moved by this video! Speechless. The kids did the talking for me and did it exquisitely!
Love what you’re doing. Yes, we’d like to participate in the next one, for sure! (My daughter is Ethiopian.)
Loved it, as did my kids!!
We love it! And my daughter would be proud to participate again.
Thank you so much for putting this together! And congrats on your license!
-Thereza
What a fabulous video with beautiful and bilingual/multilingual kids around the world! My kids really enjoyed it. Thank you for such a creative World Citizen project!
This is so beautiful Becky!! Congratulations on becoming licensed foster parents and congratulations on this lovely video!!
Congratulations on this amazing video! I love it! Great message.
I’m so glad you liked it!:)
My whole family loved this. So captivating and inclusive. My kids would love to take part next time 🙂 Bron
We’re doing a World Cup soccer-inspired video right now! Do your kids like soccer?
Brilliant. What a gr8 and inspiring idea. Thx v much for joining in the Parenting Pin it Party. xx
This is fantastic. What a great video.
Congrats on getting the license. You are going to make a great difference to so many kids!
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What a great project! Thanks for sharing this with the After School Linky community!
Thank you so much! I am thrilled to use this resource with my students in the upcoming week of school.