Several years ago my family and I learned about the wonderful country of Tunisia through a T-shirt craft project. Not only did Tunisia’s flag make for a great design (see picture below), but we discovered some amazing facts about this nation, the smallest in Africa. Tunisia, which is bordered by Algeria, Libya, and the Mediterranean Sea, …
Hello everyone! Or, as they say in the siSwati language of Eswatini: sawubona! My name is Joy Sun Bear, and I am a sun bear from Sumatra, Indonesia. I love exploring and sharing the world with children! Today, I have the pleasure of writing about a country that is very dear to my heart called Eswatini. I …
10 Fun Facts about Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) Read More »
This year the theme for the Brownies (part of the Girl Scouts in the USA) is the “Wonder of Water.” As an advocate for clean water in the developing world at World Moms Blog, I wanted to find a way to teach kids about the importance of clean water on the planet. One thing led …
On top of the sheer panic unleashed by the horrific spread of the Ebola virus from West Africa, an astonishing amount of ignorance has reared its ugly head. As some have commented, this ignorance may be more dangerous to millions of people than the actual virus, and the unfamiliarity could even make matters worse, by …
Teach Kids About Africa As If Our Lives Depend Upon It – And Maybe They Do Read More »
Years ago, I have taken my family and embarked on our journey of virtually travelling around the world, exploring a new country, culture, or region each year. This virtual travel includes celebrating festivals, listening to traditional music, doing various crafts, and most tangibly: cooking and eating traditional and popular dishes. Just as these explorations have …
Multicultural Meal Plan: Favorite Soups From Around the World Read More »
