Environment
From My Window: A Celebration of Community
From My Window is an #OwnVoices picture book with a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro see every day. Inspired by his own childhood in a…
Read MoreEarth Hour Information & Activities for Kids
Earth Hour is a worldwide movement in support of energy conservation and sustainability, sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). On a Saturday night near the equinox of March, individuals,…
Read MoreWorld Wildlife Day Activities & Resources
World Wildlife Day, observed annually on March 3rd, is a global celebration that raises awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and biodiversity. The day highlights the need to protect…
Read MoreThe Adventures of Joy Sun Bear: The Blue Amber of Sumatra Review & Activities
The Adventures of Joy Sun Bear: The Blue Amber of Sumatra is a timely fictional children’s book embedded with real-world problems and issues. This early chapter book is a great story…
Read MoreGrowing Global: Resources Ages 0-5
Raising children to become responsible and caring citizens of the world begins at birth. Books, music, and food are fun ways to introduce other cultures and inspire curiosity about the world…
Read MoreThe Cloud Artist: A Choctaw Tale Book Review & Activities
Gazing at the clouds – watching them move, shift, and create beautiful art in the sky. Many of us have experienced this, but what we haven’t experienced is being able to…
Read MoreGrow Your Own Musical Instrument
Grow Your Own Musical Instrument is a guest post by Daria – World Music for Children. All over the world, people use the most amazing natural objects as part of their music-making…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be Global?
What DOES it mean to be global? Start this important conversation in your home or classroom with the help of Rana DiOrio’s book, What Does It Mean to Be Global? Through…
Read MoreGlobe Trottin’ Kids – Resources for Global Learning
Globe Trottin’ Kids provides resources for teaching children about our diverse world. We offer a variety of tools to help integrate global learning across all content areas throughout the year.…
Read MoreSongkran: Thailand’s New Year Festival
The Songkran Festival celebrates the traditional Thai New Year from April 13-15. The word Songkran comes from a Sanskrit phrase meaning “passage of the sun.” It is a time for house…
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