by Celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2019 with Kitab World Multicultural Kid Blogs is excited to be celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day, an annual literary celebration that highlights children’s books reflecting diverse families and cultures. As a parent with a multicultural family who also values travel, participating in Multicultural Children’s Book Day provides an opportunity […]
Exploring Joshua Tree National Park with Kids
by Southern California attracts visitors for many reasons: the beaches, the theme parks, and Hollywood. But SoCal also boasts many beautiful national parks worth exploring. Our recent trip to Joshua Tree National Park for a long weekend reminded us of the value of national parks. Whether you choose to camp or stay at a hotel […]
Celebrating the Multicultural Classroom with African Pop Music
by It all started with a talking drum and one student’s interest in sharing this drum with his classmates. I seek to celebrate student-led learning. The talking drum was a launching pad for a lesson on African music and a tool to engage other students as leaders in the classroom. This ensemble performance featuring the […]
10 Fun Facts About Rwanda
by Rwanda is hailed as one of the cleanest nations in East Africa with plastic bag bans and conservation buffer zones. Learn more about Rwanda with these 10 fun facts. I recently spent two weeks in Rwanda, an absolutely beautiful country. Many of us know Rwanda from the film Hotel Rwanda (not for kids, folks!) […]
Exploring South Korean Traditional Instruments: Olympic-Inspired Multicultural Learning
by With the Winter Olympics hosted by South Korea this year, I’m exploring Korean traditional instruments with my elementary music classes. Last year, they learned about Chinese traditional instruments and loved it. Their favorite instrument was the Ehru. We also compared the Pippa, a traditional Chinese instrument, with the Japanese Shamisen, the instrument featured in the […]
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