Earth Day Picture Books: Environmental Game Changers, Arab American Heritage Month, Songkran, World Art Day, World Heritage Day, Kids' Garden Activities, World Penguin Day, International Dance Day

Springing into April with HOPE.

Hope for peace in the Middle East.

Hope for children and families living through conflict.

Hope for kindness, empathy, and understanding across cultures.

And hope that, in our classrooms and homes, we continue to help children see the world with curiosity and compassion.

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Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids​

NEW BLOG POST Earth Day Picture Books: Environmental Changemakers Looking for a meaningful way to connect Earth Day with global learning? Use these nonfiction picture books to introduce students to real people around the world who made environmental contributions in different ways. From tree planting in Kenya to water access in the Navajo Nation, these stories show that people everywhere are finding ways to care for the Earth and for one another. Includes a classification activity to spark thoughtful discussions about community and collaboration. Check It Out!

April is Arab American Heritage Month​

Provide opportunities for students to learn about the many Arab countries, explore rich cultural traditions, and appreciate the important role Arab Americans have played in communities across the United States.

Check out our new resource page for background information, book lists, lessons, and activities.

April 1 - 9 Passover

April 5 Easter

Browse our multicultural book recommendations about celebrations and holidays. Just updated!

April 13 - 15 Songkran Discover the traditions of Thailand's New Year celebration, also known as the Water Festival.

April 15 World Art Day

We have a whole page dedicated to exploring, creating, and celebrating art. Take a look!​

April 18 World Heritage Day, also called the International Day for Monuments and Sites, encourages people to learn about and protect important cultural and natural places around the world - such as ancient ruins, historic buildings, and special landscapes.

• ​What is a Heritage site? -Britannica Kids
• ​UNESCO World Heritage Sites by country
• ​Images, stories, videos, virtual tours, and more. -Google Arts & Culture (AMAZING SITE!)
• Read books about famous landmarks. Browse our collection of titles.​
• Build a model of a monument.
• Create ways to protect historic places and natural wonders for the future.

April 22 Earth Day

• Read our new post (mentioned above) - Earth Day Picture Books: Environmental Changemakers.
• Try 3 free activities from the popular Kids' Garden deck. Grab the full deck on Amazon.

April 25 World Penguin Day Explore and compare Adélie Penguins and Emperor Penguins. -World Wildlife Fund

April 29 International Dance Day

​Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing From samba and salsa to tango and hip-hop, this collection of poems celebrates dance and the joy it brings around the world.

Included with the book is an audio CD of the author reading each poem, accompanied by original music from composer Jonathon Roberts.

Global Learning Opportunities & Recommended Reading

​Permission to Learn: Cultivating Lifelong Learning in Students and Educators Reimagining education to cultivate curiosity, questioning, dialogue, and critical thinking can develop students’ lifelong learning disposition and capacity for meaningful participation in a democratic society. -Southern Poverty Law Center

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C., opens on June 26, 2026.

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