by There are lots of ways to explore a culture outside of your own, but the most delicious way is through food! Making a new meal with your family is a great way to create memories and teach essential life skills. In some families, there are even special “secret recipes” which are not to be […]
5 Fun Facts About the Pacific Islands
by I grew up very proud of my Hawaiian heritage. I loved listening to stories about my dad and his siblings who participated in the Hawaiian renaissance in the 1960s and 1970s. As Native Hawaiians, they joined the movement to reconnect with our lost Hawaiian culture. They attended a halau, which is a traditional school […]
A Fun (and Responsible) Bookstore Field Trip
by “A field trip to the bookstore? What does that even mean?!” That was my initial reaction when one of our tweens proposed the idea during our annual “wish list brainstorming session.” I recovered quickly and realized it was actually a near-perfect suggestion. The trip would cost almost nothing. Bookstores are designed for browsing. And, […]
Children’s Day in South Korea
by May 5th is Children’s Day (어린이날) in South Korea – a day to celebrate children and their value in society. Throughout history and the world, children have been exploited for their labor. In 1923, writer and activist, Bang Jeong Hwan, introduced the idea of a holiday that would promote children’s rights. Originally, the country […]
The Benefits of Virtual Drama for Multicultural Kids
by In my role as a drama educator, I have observed several benefits when students participate in a virtual theatre program. The beauty of drama is that it is a universal language that brings people together. It can play a positive role in developing important life skills for our multicultural kids. The recent pandemic […]
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