50 days of summer with 50 multicultural recommendations from around the world! As the summer comes to an end so does our Read Around The World Summer Reading Series. Multicultural bloggers (and friends) from around the world have come together during this season to bring to us their favorite multicultural books for children, teens, and young adults. …
The world today is beset by far-reaching and pressing issues of war, ethnic conflict, social inequality, and environmental destruction. Our children cannot grow up in a bubble; therefore, they must be given the tools necessary to not only cope with these worldwide problems, but to contribute in some way to the solutions. As parents, we …
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Ever since moving to the Netherlands I got interested in art. Who wouldn’t be when surrounded with so much beauty and wonderful art works and I am not only referring to paintings in museums. I see art daily, from the way the houses are built, the statues found on the streets, the paintings hung on …
Art Around The World Series: Top 5 Reasons Why We Teach Art at Home Read More »
Before we begin school, I spend a considerable amount of time researching and putting together our curricula for the year. I teach one child who is starting 3rd grade and another entering 5th. Their math and reading lessons are taught separately, but I teach all of their other subjects together. One of the best parts of homeschooling …
Itikaf Tents, Scrapbooks and Papier Mâché Mosques Ramadan is the perfect time for children to get involved in fun crafts and activities which also provide opportunities for reflection and conversation about other religious practices around the world. Therefore, the following ideas can be easily adapted for families with diverse faith traditions or no faith. These brilliant ideas …
