10 Fun Facts for Kids About Sukkot
by Sukkot is arguably the most fun of all Jewish holidays. It lasts a week, and it’s totally kid-friendly! Here are a few fun facts about Sukkot and some tips for enjoying the celebration. This year,...
View Article10 Fun Facts About Libyan Food
by There are no Libyan restaurants open in America and no Libyan cookbooks on any library or bookseller shelves. This means the only way to enjoy authentic Libyan food is to eat it in a Libyan’s home,...
View ArticleCelebrating Latino Culture during Hispanic Heritage Month With The Best Of...
by It’s our favorite time of the year! Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time for celebrating Latino culture- and there are so many fun and easy ways to celebrate. Whether you are raising global...
View ArticleAn Interview with Native American Author Sondra Simone Segundo
by How would you like to go back in time and visit a Native American village on the coast of what is now Alaska or the Pacific Northwest? Haida author, illustrator, and artist, Sondra Simone Segundo...
View Article5 Fun Facts about Laguna, Philippines
by The Laguna province of Philippines is where I grew up after moving from my hometown, Baguio City. Let me tell you a little about this beautiful part of the world through these fun facts about...
View Article5 Reasons to Love the Fall Season!
by All around me people are talking like summer has already ended. I am not ready yet. My birthday is at the end of summer, and even though school started a month ago, I’m soaking up every last bit of...
View Article10 Fun Facts about Surabaya, Indonesia
by Have you heard of Surabaya? Founded over 900 years ago on the island of Java, it was one of the first port cities of Southeast Asia. Today it is the second-largest city in Indonesia, second only to...
View ArticleBack to School Around the World
by In many parts of the world, students have just started back to school after the summer holidays (not the case everywhere, of course, particularly in the southern hemisphere!). We wanted to celebrate...
View ArticleThree Benefits of Being Multilingual
by Research shows that being bilingual or multilingual is an advantage. It was never a hindrance to be a multilingual family. Raising a multilingual kid doesn’t have a negative effect. It will not be a...
View ArticleCelebrate Bilingual Kids (Especially in October)
by October is Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month! It’s a great opportunity to celebrate kids who work hard to learn a new language. You can also honor parents who promote bilingualism and teachers...
View ArticleGuatemala With Kids: The Sumpango Giant Kite Festival
by Elizabeth Morrill takes us to the Sumpango kite festival in Guatemala where they fly giant, colorful kites in honor of All Saint’s Day. What’s that in the sky — is it a bird? is it a plane? If it’s...
View ArticleFun Facts About Groningen, a Province in the Northern Netherlands
by I recently moved to Groningen and loved learning more about my new home. It helped me appreciate where we live and affirmed my family’s choice to move to a lesser-known part of this Viking country....
View Article10 Fun Facts About Diwali for Kids
by Diwali is the celebration of light over darkness. It’s a holiday with broad appeal. People throughout India and several neighboring countries observe Diwali. It’s also a popular Hindu/Indian...
View ArticleIntroducing A Second Language to Your Child
by Introducing a second language to your child has many benefits. Sometimes, though, it’s difficult to know where to begin, especially with young children. These tips will help get you started. A young...
View ArticleFun in Downtown Denver with Kids
by Before I moved to Colorado I had never thought about visiting downtown Denver with my kids for fun. To be honest, the same was true for Italy until I moved there. Yup, I have lived in Italy. And...
View Article10 Fun Facts About Malaysia for Kids
by When I first met my husband over a decade ago, all I knew about Malaysia was that it is a former British colony somewhere in Southeast Asia and hosts Formula 1 championships. I have learned much...
View ArticleChristmas in the Philippines
by When it comes to celebrations, Filipinos go all out. Christmas in the Philippines is not just celebrated one day a year, it starts in September. They call it the “ber” months, September, October,...
View Article10 Fun Facts About Northern Ireland
by Northern Ireland is an interesting place. Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, all I knew about the country was that it was a civil war zone. I never expected that, not only would I visit this small...
View ArticleHonoring Native American Heritage Month with Kids
by There are countless ways to honor Native American Heritage Month with kids. November is Native American Heritage Month! Disclaimer: Native American Heritage Month is a U.S. holiday. This post, which...
View ArticleThe Power of Sharing Indigenous Knowledge Through Folk Tales
by Growing up on the outskirts of Nairobi city, a trip upcountry to visit grandmother’s village was the highlight of my school breaks. I enjoyed quiet moments spent sitting amongst coffee trees tucked...
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