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Go Global in June
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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 Mountains, the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu, and part of the vast Amazon Rainforest. Our country profile pages include an infographic, detailed map, national symbols, photo gallery, informational video, recommended books, learning activities, and more! NEW RELEASE BOOK REVIEW The Traveling Taco: The Amazing & Surprising Journey of Many of Your Favorite Foods From tacos to pizza, ice cream to jerk chicken, kids (and grown-ups!) will love learning about the twists, turns, and tasty transformations of these well-known dishes. Read more... Need ideas for Celebrating World Cultures Over the Summer? Read my guest post for the National Geographic Education Blog! SUMMER READING MENU Looking for a fun, meaningful way to keep your students reading this summer? Download our FREE Read Your World Menu – a printable resource with reading choices that encourage kids to explore the diversity of our world! It includes a link to multicultural booklists for helping students and families find the perfect titles. Great for end-of-year send-offs, summer reading packets, or library visits! June is Pride Month! 30 Pride Month Activities to Promote Love & Acceptance
"By incorporating Pride Month activities into our classrooms, we have the remarkable opportunity to cultivate understanding, promote acceptance, and joyfully celebrate alongside or as allies of the LGBTQ+ community." -We Are Teachers June 1 World Reef Awareness Day Coral reefs are vibrant underwater ecosystems - and a perfect entry point for elementary students to learn about marine life, environmental responsibility, and global interconnectedness. Download a fascinating Pacific Coral Reef Coloring Book that provides an introduction to the Pacific's coral reef ecosystem. (Includes Samoan and Hawaiian translation) Click here: reef-coloring-book.pdf June 3 World Bicycle Day is a chance to recognize one of the most impactful inventions ever—simple, sustainable, and fun! Established by the UN, this day is the perfect opportunity to get students moving, thinking, and learning in engaging, cross-curricular ways. Read our post for creative teaching ideas and book suggestions. 🚲 Promote health with group rides or a mini “Tour de School” June 8 World Oceans Day is a UN-recognized day to celebrate our shared ocean and to raise awareness of the impact of human actions on marine life. Take a journey below the surface with these resources from The World's Largest Lesson:
June 19 Juneteenth Discover engaging books, discussion questions, and activities to help students better understand and honor this important holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States. June 20 World Refugee Day Introduce the term “refugee” to young children with this poster from Elise Gravel, author of the picture book What is a Refugee? Browse additional resources and activities to tackle this important and timely topic with kids. *Be sure to preview all materials before sharing with your student(s). June 21 International Day of Yoga Calm the mind and body, improve patience and boost confidence with yoga. Discover activities, videos, and books for kids and adults - including a free Mini Activity Pack from the popular Yoga Pretzels box. June 24 Inti Raymi - Peru's Festival of the Sun Learn about this ancient Inca festival filled with rituals and traditions to thank the sun and the life it provides. Information & Activities
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I'm a National Geographic Certified Educator creating and sharing resources for teaching kids about world geography and cultures. Join our adventure!
Women's History, Music in Our Schools, Japan's Doll Festival, World Wildlife Day, Holi, World Folktales & Fables Week, World Storytelling Day, Nowruz, International Day of Happiness, World Poetry Day, Earth Hour My version of March Madness: World Storytelling Day and World Folktales & Fables Week! These two events pair perfectly because they share the same goal: helping students experience stories as living traditions - told aloud, passed down, and rooted in culture. We've got great resources...
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...
Fortune Cookies For Everyone! Book Review, New Year Celebrations Around the World, World Braille Day, MLK Day of Service, Great Kindness Challenge, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Read Your World Day, Global Learning Opportunities, Recommended Reading As we step into a brand-new year, I want to say thank you. Thank you for being part of our Go Global community - for your commitment to students and your belief that learning about the world truly matters. Looking back, I’m grateful for...