World Geography

Take a Fun Journey to the Galapagos Islands in Spanish Class

My elementary students LOVE animals, so sharing the great biodiversity of different regions in the Spanish-speaking countries is always a huge motivator and of high interest. The Galapagos Islands is a perfect choice, and there are some wonderful resources to bring them to life for students. This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and […]

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Day of the Dead Around the World

When you think of Day of the Dead or Día de Muertos, you often think of the Mexican holiday. But did you know that people celebrate Day of the Dead around the world, and that not all are celebrated during the same month? Day of the Dead Around the World Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong

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The History of Halloween Traditions

  Halloween is one of the most beloved holidays of the year, at least in my house.  My kids start to think about their Halloween costumes in late August. It’s so much fun dressing up, going around from house to house collecting candy, but with all the fanfare of tricks, treats, and costumes, where do these

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6 Tips to Use Your Library Card as a Passport to Costa Rica

  You’re here because you want to raise globally-minded children, right?  Or maybe because you love learning about new cultures or languages yourself and want to find a way to share that with your kids.  Or maybe your family is biracial or multicultural and you want to make sure your children grow up knowing about their

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