Events
Children’s Day Celebrations Around the World
May 5 Children’s Day Celebrations National Children’s Days are observed on various days throughout the year in countries all around the world. The day is devoted to celebrating the health and…
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…
Read MoreInternational Children’s Book Day
International Children’s Book Day is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading and shining a light on children’s literature. It has been celebrated annually on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday (April 2) since…
Read MoreMaslenitsa – Pancake Week in Russia
Maslenitsa is a traditional Russian festival for welcoming spring and the start of the Orthodox Lent season. Maslenitsa is also known as Butter Week (“maslo” is the Russian word for butter). Lots…
Read MoreHina Matsuri: The Japanese Doll Festival
Hina Matsuri, also known as the Japanese Doll Festival or Girls’ Day, is celebrated on March 3 every year. Hina is the special doll for the occasion and Matsuri is…
Read MoreCelebrate World Read Aloud Day
Read Aloud. Change the World! World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) is focused on bringing awareness to the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories as well as advocating for literacy…
Read MoreCelebrate International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day is an annual observance sponsored by UNESCO (United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization) to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The mother language…
Read MoreCelebrate International Book Giving Day
International Book Giving Day takes place every year on February 14. The event is about sharing the love of books, and the goal is to get books into the hands…
Read MoreChinese 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…
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