Growing up, arroz con leche was a typical meal in our home. We would have it at any time of the day. In American culture it’s seen as a dessert and served cold, but in my culture, it’s served warm with a pan dulce to accompany the rich flavor of fresh cinnamon sticks. I can …
Yosemite National Park in California is one of the great natural wonders of the western United States. It is home to giant sequoia trees, grand waterfalls, majestic granite mountains, and picturesque meadows. Each year it welcomes more than 3 million visitors, though more than 5 million visited during 2016 alone! Below are fun facts for …
“Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.” – Carter G. Woodson FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH I can remember sitting in American history class eager to learn and always wondering why Black history was marginalized to only one month …
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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. …
November is Native American Heritage Month. It was picked to let us all think about how the Native Americans helped the Pilgrims survive. As a result, I thought we should look at the Wopânâak or the Wampanoag – the Native Americans who befriended the Pilgrims. Here are ten fun facts about Wopânâak (Wampanoag) Nation as …
