Looking for fun educational activities to do with your students this season? Check out our printable Christmas Around the World Activity Pack! It introduces students to Christmas celebrations and traditions in six countries from around the globe. It is a great way to teach kids about other cultures as they get ready for the holidays. …
Global learning through film builds empathy and exposes viewers to experiences and places they are unable to visit. Watch these 10 favorites
Both Costa Rica and Finland are some of the happiest countries on the planet and they are both my favorite in the world. Let’s compare the two countries by highlighting the traits they have in common and why they make us happy. At the end of this article, you’ll be able to evaluate which of …
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Elizabeth Morrill takes us to the Sumpango kite festival in Guatemala where they fly giant, colorful kites in honor of All Saint’s Day. What’s that in the sky — is it a bird? is it a plane? If it’s November 1st and you happen to be in the Sacatepéquez Department of Guatemala, then it’s likely …
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Felisa Rincón de Gautier: Political Pioneer Hispanic women usually do not appear in history books. It is time to end that. Felisa Rincón de Gautier is one of the Hispanic female historical figures forgotten in the annals of history. Felisa was a Puerto Rican businesswoman, suffragette, social activist, politician, ambassador, and the first woman in …