by It all started with a talking drum and one student’s interest in sharing this drum with his classmates. I seek to celebrate student-led learning. The talking drum was a launching pad for a lesson on African music and a tool to engage other students as leaders in the classroom. This ensemble performance featuring the […]
6 Ways to Help Homesick Immigrant Students
by As I write this, I sit on a plane to City (La Ciudad de Panama) with my Gringo husband who has never been to Central America. Granted, I’m a Gringo, too, but I’ve been there many times with my mom who is from Panama. Already, the questions from my Hubs have come at hardball speed. […]
Nurturing a Multicultural Classroom: Embracing Our Own Diversity
by The classroom is one of the first places where children encounter diversity as they suddenly find themselves spending huge portions of their day with dozens of other children from a wide range of backgrounds and life situations. As a teacher or parent it is important to embrace this opportunity and help showcase diversity and […]
Creative Kids Culture Blog Hop #30: 8 Fun Ways For Kids To Learn About Volcanoes
by Welcome to the Creative Kids Culture Blog Hop! The Creative Kids Culture Blog Hop is a place where bloggers can share multicultural activities, crafts, recipes, and musings for our creative kids. We can’t wait to see what you share this time! by
Wordless Wednesday: Kids’ Drawings from Around The World
by “When I see a white piece of paper, I feel I’ve got to draw. And drawing, for me, is the beginning of everything.” Ellsworth Kelly Award winning illustrator, Chris Riddell, advocates the importance of drawing with children. He even emphasize that drawing with children should be placed alongside reading a bedtime story. However, the […]