Not everyone knows that December 15th is International Tea Day. I hadn’t known it myself if it weren’t for the fact that we had such a great post about coffee and since I am a tea drinker, I thought I’d check. Wikipedia explains: “International Tea Day is a day observed since 2005 in many tea […]
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Every year I look forward to spring, my favorite season, with its promise of warmer weather, renewal and new growth. I live in Maine, in the northern US, and after our long, cold winters, any sign of spring is welcome indeed! With this Spanish spring craft, you can share a bit of the culture of
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I have always hated winter. There, I said it. Yes, I know “hate” is a strong word, but unfortunately, it is how I generally feel about this particular season. I was born in Arkansas and moved to St. Louis with my family at age 10. I’m not sure if it was primarily the fact that
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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.
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Click here to read part 1 for the first three themes for traveling with kids to Rome. Water Water has been an important part of Rome for a very long time. In ancient Rome, water was made available to the general public at many fountains throughout the city. Large and elaborate public baths were
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