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Chinese New Year Resources & Activities
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is a traditional holiday celebrated in communities around the globe. People travel long distances to reunite with family and participate in traditions…
Read MoreThe Case of the Portrait Vandal Book Review & Activities
The Case of the Portrait Vandal is just one of the many books in The Museum Mysteries, a series by Steve Brezenoff. The books feature four friends solving crimes in the…
Read MoreSpeaking Aussie: An A to Z of Words and Phrases
While the majority of Australians speak English, Australian English has its own distinctive accent and vocabulary. The ankle biters are enjoying their Paddle Pops and fairy floss in the lounge room.…
Read MoreAustralia Country Research Project
Australia Country Research Project Engage children in a variety of interactive activities as they research the geography and culture of Australia. Students work independently, with a partner, or in a…
Read MoreJólabókaflóð: An Icelandic “Christmas Book Flood”
Jólabókaflóð is an Icelandic tradition that roughly translates to “Christmas Book Flood.” It is customary for every person in Iceland to receive at least one book on Christmas Eve, so that means…
Read MoreHuman Rights Day Information & Resources for Kids
December 10 is Human Rights Day. It commemorates the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted by the United Nations in 1948. Thirty declarations were written to protect…
Read MoreHanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights
Hanukkah, also known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration honoring the Miracle of the Oil. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. By clicking through and making a…
Read MoreShichi-Go-San: A Japanese Birthday Celebration
Shichi-Go-San literally means seven-five-three in Japanese. The celebration, held every November 15, is a traditional rite of passage for Japanese boys turning 3 and 5 and girls turning 3 and 7…
Read MoreDiwali: Festival of Lights
Diwali, short for Deepawali, is one of the most popular celebrations in India. The word translates to “row of lights” in Sanskrit and celebrates the victory of good over evil and light…
Read MoreWorld Food Day: Action for #ZeroHunger
World Food Day is observed every year on October 16 to promote awareness and action for those suffering from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious…
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