New Country Profile Page, Book Reviews & Activities, Black History Month, Rosa Parks Day, World Read Aloud Day, Winter Olympics, Chinese New Year, Ramadan, International Mother Language Day

I’m holding Minnesota close today - especially Minneapolis - as communities grieve and ask hard questions after the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and the unrest that’s followed.

Amanda Gorman shared this beautiful tribute poem, “For Alex Jeffrey Pretti” (with the verse structure inspired by the shape of Minneapolis).

May we meet this moment with compassion - for our neighbors, our students, and one another - and keep choosing the work of building safer, more humane communities.

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Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids​

NEW COUNTRY PROFILE: CUBA​ Explore the largest country in the Caribbean Sea! From lively streets lined with classic cars to the rhythms of salsa and the sounds of drums, Cuba is an exciting culture to discover. Check It Out!

NEW BOOK REVIEWS & ACTIVITIES ​Giving Thanks with Halmoni: Celebrating Chuseok, the Korean Harvest Festival is a warm, inviting picture book that introduces young readers to Chuseok – one of Korea’s most important holidays. It is often compared to Thanksgiving because it centers on gratitude, family togetherness, and a special harvest-time feast. ​Mei’s Mermaid Mission is an action-packed, ocean-themed adventure that blends imaginative storytelling with a clear, kid-friendly environmental message.

Black History Month

​40 Black History Month Activities for February & Beyond (We Are Teachers) Categories include Read, Write, & Reflect, Analyze Quotes & Speeches, Watch, Visit & Discuss, Create & Share, and Research & Present. Great ideas and free printables!

​Crafts & Activities (KidLit) Featured picture books: The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read, The Power of Her Pen - The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne, RESPECT: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, Martin's Big Words, LEGACY: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance, and Mae Among the Stars.

​Black History Month Songs for Kids (Secret Mountain) Listen to African lullabies, Caribbean nursery rhymes, and traditional folk songs on Spotify. 35 songs, about 1 hour

February 4 Rosa Parks Day - a day to honor Rosa Parks and her courageous stand for civil rights.

It commemorates the moment on December 1, 1955, when Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This act helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a powerful symbol of the fight for equality. Use the day to reflect on fairness, bravery, and how one person’s choices can help create change.

Lit Connection:

February 4 World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) focuses on raising awareness of the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories, as well as advocating for literacy as a human right. Info & Resources | Multicultural Book Ideas​

February 6 - 22 Winter Olympics Milano Cortina

Resource Round-Up

• World Flags Decorate the room, make buttons and signs for an Opening Ceremony, print bookmarks, labels, and more! Available on our website and Teachers Pay Teachers.
• Explore the Host Country: Italy. Our country profile includes a detailed map, an infographic, a photo gallery, an informational video, learning activities, and book suggestions. Explore more countries that you're tracking throughout the games using the world map on our home page or the "Countries" drop-down menu.
• Go Further: Complete a Country Research Project - as a class, in small groups, partners, or independently. Available on our website and Teachers Pay Teachers.

​10 Winter Olympic Facts - from Nat Geo Kids

​Discover the Territories - from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo

​Meet the Mascots - stoats named Tina and Milo | Learn about stoats.

​First Winter Olympics - The first Winter Games took place in 1924 with just five sports. See how much these sports have evolved over the years!

​2026 Winter Olympics Classroom Activities - includes an Italy trivia presentation to introduce Italy's geography and culture, a digital breakout challenge that requires careful reading, observation, and logical thinking, a Winter Olympics Countries Challenge, and a Roman numerals quiz. -TCEA

​10 Winter Games for Kids From Around the World Try Gorodki from Russia, Stiv heks from Norway, Thunka from Bolivia, and others!

February 14 International Book Giving Day

On this day of love, share your love of books with children! Grab info & free printables here.

February 17 Chinese New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with engaging activities & crafts! Build cultural understanding while exploring traditions, learning about the Chinese Zodiac, and connecting the celebration to world geography.

​Blog Post: Print a free Lucky Money envelope, watch a video of the Dragon Dance, and find out what's in store for Horses this year - from lucky numbers and colors to unlucky directions and months. Click here!​

Celebration Companion: Students practice a variety of skills (mapping, following directions, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, sequencing, comparing, and responding) while enjoying stories, games, crafts, and more! Available on our website and Teachers Pay Teachers.

NOTE: This product got a recent makeover - with refreshed pages and improved organization to make it even easier to use with your students. If you purchased it on our website, you should have received an email with the new file attached. If you purchased it through our TPT store, head to "My Purchases" in your TPT account to download the updated file. Reply to this email if you need assistance.

February 17 - March 19 Ramadan

Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. We've gathered information, books, and activities to learn about this important holiday.

February 21 International Mother Language Day

The mother language is the language(s) in which first words are spoken and thoughts expressed. Celebrate with lessons, books, and activities that honor multilingual students and global languages.​

Global Learning Opportunities & Recommended Reading

​Global Educators Conference April 9-11 | Atlanta, Georgia

The Institute for Global Learning’s annual Global Educators Conference is the premiere gathering for educators seeking professional learning and community with a focus on engaging students with the world. Get the details here.

Read Your World Day 2026 was a huge success! Browse more than 100 diverse picture book reviews on the BIG GIANT LINKY!​

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