by King’s Day (Koningsdag) is a national holiday in the Netherlands. We celebrate King Willem Alexander’s birthday on April 27th. If you happen to be in the Netherlands on this date, you can experience a whole country turning orange! This is really happening. Children are in charge of the largest yard sale that is taking place […]
A Child-Friendly Introduction to Lebanon
by I love teaching my kids about the world! Lebanon is important to our family because my father-in-law was born there, but even without a personal connection I think anyone who learns about this country will want to learn more! Lebanon has a Mediterranean climate – it borders the Mediterranean Sea on the west. Lebanon […]
5 Homeschool Tools for Exploring World Cultures
by 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 […]