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Switzerland Country Profile, New Release Book Review, International Reggae Day, Canada Day, Independence Day, World Chocolate Day, Japan's Star Festival, Mongolia's Culture Festival, Bastille Day, Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service, International Day of Friendship The stars have aligned. We are going to be in Switzerland for World Chocolate Day! I'm looking forward to spending time with my sister and her husband, hiking in the Alps and eating lots of fondue and chocolate. I'll be sharing our...

Peru Country Profile, Food Around the World, Read Your World Summer Menu, Pride, Pacific Coral Reefs, World Bicycle Day, World Oceans Day, Juneteenth, World Refugee Day, International Day of Yoga, Peru's Festival of the Sun My heart is full! Our youngest daughter, Eleni, got engaged - in beautiful Lake Como, Italy! 🇮🇹 Now the question is...where in the world will the wedding be?! 💟 Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids NEW COUNTRY PROFILE ON THE WEBSITE: PERU - home to the towering Andes...

Syria Country Profile, AANHPI Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Japan's Children's Day Celebration, Cinco de Mayo, World Day for Cultural Diversity, International Tea Day, World Turtle Day May offers so many engaging opportunities to integrate global learning, from heritage celebrations to international holidays and cultural awareness days. Have fun exploring! 💟 Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids NEW COUNTRY PROFILE ON THE WEBSITE! Our country profile pages include an...

Global Learning Fellowship, Arab American Heritage Month, School Library Month, Passover, World Art Day, Easter, Pysanky, Mother Earth Day, World Penguin Day, International Jazz Day & Barefoot Books Diverse Titles As events unfold around the dismantling of the Department of Education, I want to take a moment to recognize the dedication of teachers like you. No matter the changes ahead, your work remains vital in shaping young minds, fostering curiosity, and creating inclusive learning...

Women's History, Global Music, World Wildlife Day, Japan's Doll Festival, Holi, Multicultural Tales, Storytelling, Poetry, World Happiness Day, Biggest Hour for Earth There are so many fun topics to explore this month! I hope you find these curated resources helpful as you integrate global learning experiences for your young explorers. Enjoy! 💟 Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids The highlight of our trip to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico last month was seeing THIS on our snorkel excursion in the...

Kenya Research Project, Black History, World Read Aloud Day, Valentine's Day Traditions, International Book Giving Day, International Mother Language Day, International Polar Bear Day, Ramadan Hanging up the skis and heading to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for some fun in the sun. Please hit reply with any recommendations! Happy February! 💟 Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids New Product: Kenya Research Project Dive into Kenya’s rich geography and vibrant culture! Using various resources -...

Country Research Projects, New Year Celebrations & Traditions, World Braille Day, MLK National Day of Service, Lunar New Year, Read Your World Day Wishing you peace, love, and abundant joy in the new year! 💟 Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids Country Research Projects Kick off the new year with a country research project! Explore a country as a class, in cooperative learning groups, or independent investigations. Browse our projects here, and get helpful tips for conducting a research project...

Kazakhstan Country Profile, Human Rights Day, International Tea Day, Dongzhi Festival, Hanukkah, Christmas Around the World, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve Traditions, Global Gift Guide I'm winding down November feeling very thankful after spending time with family in the Florida Keys. What a slice of heaven! Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, love, and laughter. 💟 New Country Profile: Kazakhstan Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world. Most of its territory lies in...

Global Explorers Deck, Native American Heritage Month, Día de los Muertos, Outdoor Classroom Day, World Kindness Day, Shichi-Go-San, Geography Awareness Week, Harvest Festivals Around the World, Giving Thanks, Global Gift Guide I just returned from an amazing birthday celebration in NYC! The highlight was seeing Hell's Kitchen on Broadway. The show features music by Alicia Keys and is loosely based on her own experiences growing up in New York City. Amazing! 💟 Updated Product & SALE Ignite...

Global Diversity Awareness Month, Immigration, Haiti, Rosh Hashanah, Gandhi, World Animal Day, World Teachers' Day, Central America, Hangul, World Food Day, Mix-It-Up at Lunch Day, Halloween This month, capitalize on the current publicity surrounding the U.S. presidential election to excite your students about their role as citizens and future power as voters. With these books and activities from Random House Teachers & Librarians, students can discuss the hows and whys of voting, learn...