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Go Global in November
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Global Explorers Deck, Native American Heritage Month, DΓa 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! π Updated Product & SALE Ignite curiosity and expand young minds with our Global Explorers Deck (formerly The Global Minute). The deck consists of 400 world geography and culture cards - each designed to help students sharpen geography skills, discover fascinating facts about our diverse world, and draw meaningful connections between their own culture and others. Great for morning meetings, calendar activities, geography center, and much more! *The update includes revised images, text, and formatting. The Global Explorers Deck is ON SALE through November!Note: If you already purchased The Global Minute on our website, check your email for a download link sent to you earlier this week. You can also access it through "My Dowloads" on the website. If you already purchased The Global Minute on Teachers Pay Teachers, go to your "My Purchases" on the TPT website to download the updated product. November is Native American Heritage Month We're creating a curated collection of resources for teaching kids about the rich heritage, diverse cultures, and important contributions of Indigenous peoples of the North American continent. Our goal is to support educators in providing more inclusive and accurate representation in their classrooms while inspiring young learners to explore and appreciate the depth of Native American history, traditions, and stories. We're still building out the page, but go ahead and check it out! November 1 & 2: DΓa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Explore the traditions of Dia de los Muertos, a joyous holiday celebrating the lives of deceased loved ones. Watch an informational video, read engaging books, create calavera puppets and more! Go Further: Explore Our Mexico Country Profile | Conduct a Mexico Research Projectβ November 7: Outdoor Classroom Day is a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with nature, learn hands-on skills, and take a break from the traditional classroom setting. November 13: World Kindness Day Browse books with activity guides, free printable activities (including a kindness pledge and challenge), kindness rocks, and more! November 15: Shichi Go San (7-5-3 in Japanese) Learn about this unique birthday festival for young children and make a Chitose-ame (Thousand-year) candy bag. November 18-22: Geography Awareness Week Whether you're locating famous landmarks, exploring new games from around the world, or diving into geographical skills, this is the perfect week to inspire a love for geography.
Harvest Festivals Harvest festivals are celebrated worldwide, marking the end of the growing season and a time to give thanks for the abundance of food. The celebrations include unique traditions and rituals reflecting local customs and beliefs. Discover and compare harvest celebrations around the world.
November 28: Thanksgiving, United States βTo be a human being is an honor, and we offer thanksgiving for all the gifts of life,β begins the Thanksgiving Address from Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message. Listen to the story narrated by Chief Jake Swamp and soak in the beautiful illustrations by Erwin Printup. Download a free Teacher's Guide from publisher Lee & Low. Click Here!β
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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!
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