Kids encounter different cultures through books in award-winning program.Deals with the International Children's Literature Project. Benefits of the project; Problems in the e-mail aspect of the project; Effect of the cultural differences to the participants....
It’s fun to compare ways different cultures have told stories. In the case of China, we’re already talking about many diverse cultural traditions. The area we now call China may have had as many forms of storytelling as all of Europe. The earliest writings date back three thousand years...
I looke around the room and wondered, "Who do these kids think is an American?" There were some nods, and a few hands shot up to dis agree. "It doesn't matter what their background is," argued a stu dent. "As long as they were born here they have a right to run." Another ...
Tired of reading the same story 100 times? Check out this list of the best kids books to freshen up your at-home collection!
Chiara, please tell us about yourself. What would you like our readers to know about you? I always loved languages and different cultures. When I was little, apparently I was sometimes caught speaking in made-up languages. In school, aside from my native Italian, I studied English, Latin ...
Another great topic to look for is how different cultures celebrate holidays. Check out this list of books about winter holidays around the world to get started. One Day One World by Barbara Kerley Find it: Amazon Absolutely stunning photographs take you on a trip around the world as child...
From the legend of the Claddagh ring to 'drowning the Shamrock' on St. Patrick's Day Irish Culture and Customs is a collection of articles and stories that covers a wide variety of topics drawn from Ireland's rich history and heritage. - World Cultures E
So for years, I’ve made a conscious effort to introduce my kids to different countries and cultures thorough books, videos and some fun hands-on activities we can do close to home. Learning about Countries & Cultures I thought I would share some of our favorites children’s books with you...
If your children are anything like mine, they are hearing discussions of immigration and refugee status on the news, on the playground, maybe even quoting everyone’s favorite Musical, “Immigrants, we get the job done!” Your children may have a lot of questions about immigration and migration...
She’s bullied relentlessly for it by the kids at school — until one day that she reaches a breaking point and runs to her next door neighbor’s house, where there’s a stunning garden Mackenzie thinks of as a sanctuary. How can Miss Tillie change her mind about how much trouble her ...