Learning About Culture

5 Tips For Teaching Your Preschooler Geography

We have all seen those crazy videos with a three-year-old that can name all the countries and their capitals. Personally, I think that is so cool! And though I can’t say I have goals of making my preschooler the next geography whiz, I think teaching preschoolers a little geography can help give them a global […]

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Books to Introduce Native American Heritage Month to Kids

In 1990, President George H. W. Bush designated November as National American Indian Heritage Month, also referred to as Native American Heritage Month. Months honoring marginalized people groups are important for bringing awareness of the stories of these people into mainstream consciousness. Of course, we want to celebrate Native American cultures and heritages all year

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Celebrating Martinmas in Germany

Martinmas, celebrated on November 11 each year, is a not-to-be-missed celebration in the Waldorf/ Steiner schools, kindergartens, and communities all around the world. It is also one closely linked to the German culture. Interestingly, Martinmas – also known as St. Martin’s Day – is not originated from Germany but France. It then spread through Europe: Germany,

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10 Fun Facts About Rwanda

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!) and

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4 Traditions You Need To Know About Day of The Dead in Latin America

We are officially in my favorite season of the year. The gradual change of the color of the leaves is a process that fills my soul with reverence for life. This is also the season where many families in Latin America and in the world celebrate Day of the Dead, an occasion when people remember their

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