Connect literature, art, and raising globally aware children with this sweet little dragon vase painting project for kids. This post contains affiliate linksREADFrom a Japanese Samurai helmet to a Iranian Medallion rug, “Adventures in Asian Art, An Afternoon at the Museum,” gives children an introduction to a variety of Asian artwork. Join in the adventure and wander through the museum exhibit halls as you turn each page of the book. Discuss the colors and textures of the art with your ... Read more...
Cooking Around the World – JAPAN
Take your child on an adventure with food! We're traveling to Japan to learn how to make Sushi. Follow this easy step-by-step guide and explore flavors from around the globe in this series. Welcome to "Around The World in 12 Dishes". We will be taking you on a journey around the world, exploring 12 different countries with our children, by cooking 12 dishes with them. One for each country we visit. We started our journey the same way Phileas Fogg did in London, UK, and Stockholm, Sweden ... Read more...
Exploring Cultures from Around the World with Kids
Tips for how to explore world cultures with your kids. Discover ways to raise global kids through your local community events. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Exploring Cultures from Around the World with Kids One of the most meaningful lessons you can do with your child after school is to find local events that support other cultures within your community. These hands-on moments can be such a meaningful and memorable experience out of school. The Importance of ... Read more...
Teaching Kids About Envelope Format
Yes - e-mail skills are important. But writing traditional snail mail is exciting PLUS, excellent writing skills give children a lifelong advantage. The only way they will know the envelope format is if we teach them.This activity is great for parents to do with their kids or teachers to set up as a literacy station.Envelope Format for KidsIn school, children with strong writing skills often outperform their peers in daily work and tests. Outside the classroom, writing skills enable children to ... Read more...
How to stop losing things at school.
I entered the lost and found area at my kid’s grade school and immediately came to the realization: It’s not just my kid who has lost a jacket. The coat rack was bursting at the seams and the bins underneath spilled over onto the floor. How was I ever going to find my son’s favorite blue jacket? We scoured the piles of over 100 coats with no luck. Then surprise… my son remembered he left it on the school playground. We boogied out with our fingers crossed. PHEW, it was thankfully ... Read more...
Groundhog Day Ideas for kids
Create adorable Groundhog day ideas with a craft and poem to do with your child this February 2nd. Plus some book suggestions and a snack idea too inspired by that special groundhog for your little one. The perfect Groundhog Day activities for preschoolers and toddlers. I think these little rodents are absolutely adorable. In Russian, they are called, "sarok." This week we are getting ready for Groundhog's Day with a few kid's activities and crafts. Science, reading, and crafting Groundhog Day ... Read more...
What kindergarten writing looks like – a year of student samples
Kindergarten writing starts off as letters and moves towards full simple 5 sentence paragraphs at the end of the year. Here is one child's progression on kindergarten writing throughout the year, a glimpse into the kindergarten writing standards, and resources for teaching writing to kindergarten.What Kindergarten Writing Looks LikeMy daughter is 5 years old. As a former kindergarten teacher, writing at this stage is my absolute favorite. I find great joy in "seeing" progress through writing and ... Read more...
Camel Race STEAM Activity Inspired by The Wooden Camel
Learn about racing camels as you create this Camel Race STEAM Activity with your child. Discover this tradition in world culture through a storybook inspired by the lives of the Turkana people of north-west Kenya.Here's how we made this Camel Race STEAM Activity... Disclosure: I received a complimentary review copy of The Wooden Camel, all opinions expressed are my own and I did not receive compensation for this post. Books have the ability to take you places all around the ... Read more...
Newspaper Engineering Challenges for Kids | STEM at Home & in the Classroom
Keeping kids entertained and learning on a budget is easy when you use recyclable materials. The possibilities for designing and building with newspapers are endless. When you have finished reading the Sunday paper this week, hand it to your kids and see what they can create!This is featured as part of our 50+ STEM Activities for Kids. Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate links to products.Newspaper Engineering Challenges for Kids STEM at Home OR in the ClassroomSTEM is a fancy acronym for Science, ... Read more...
Penguin Books for Preschoolers
Penguins can be a fun topic to learn about with your preschooler. They're fun, playful and make for great characters in these adorable books about penguins. This list of the best penguin books for preschoolers is full of fiction, non-fiction, and even penguin book series with tons of adorable penguins.Penguin Books for PreschoolersDid you know that Penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere? In fact, the greatest concentrations are on Antarctic coasts and sub-Antarctic islands. There are ... Read more...
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