New Product Sneak Peek, Global Harvest Traditions, Native American Heritage Month, Puerto Rican Heritage Month, Día de los Muertos, Outdoor Classroom Day, STEAM Day, World Kindness Day, Shichi-Go-San, Geography Awareness Week

As the season of thankfulness begins, I’m feeling especially grateful for this amazing community of educators who believe in helping children see the world with curiosity, compassion, and respect.

Thank you for bringing global learning to life in your classrooms and homes - whether through stories, celebrations, or conversations that open young minds to our shared humanity.

This month’s theme features gratitude - from harvest festivals around the world to small, everyday acts of kindness that connect us across cultures. I hope the ideas and resources inside help you and your students find meaningful ways to give thanks - locally and globally.

Wishing you a joyful, thankful November!

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Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids

New Product Sneak Peek:

This international marketplace resource combines math, geography, and cultural learning as students explore markets from around the globe. Each market (12 in all) represents a different country, featuring authentic foods, crafts, and souvenirs priced in the local currency. Students practice real-world math skills while learning about global cultures, traditions, and currencies.

Watch for its release in December's Go Global!

NEW ON THE WEBSITE:

From Pongal to Thanksgiving: Exploring Global Harvest Traditions As the leaves turn golden and November brings thoughts of gratitude and abundance, it’s a wonderful time to help students explore how people around the world give thanks for the earth’s harvest. Every culture has unique ways of expressing gratitude for nature’s gifts - through food, music, dance, and community gatherings. Teaching about global harvest festivals not only connects students to cultural traditions but also helps them appreciate our shared dependence on the land and one another. Read more...

November is Native American Heritage Month

Explore our curated collection of resources for teaching kids about the rich heritage, diverse cultures, and important contributions of Indigenous peoples of the North American continent.

• Learn which Indigenous land you are on.
• Explore Native American dolls, and make a cornhusk doll.
• Learn about origin stories of tribes and how to demonstrate respect for others’ beliefs.
• Browse games, crafts, books, and music.
• Find a powwow near you, and more!

November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month

Teaching students about Puerto Rico helps them understand the rich diversity of cultures that make up the United States and the wider Caribbean region. As a U.S. territory with a unique history, language, and blend of traditions, Puerto Rico offers an opportunity for students to explore how geography, culture, and identity are interconnected.

Discover: Facts & Photos about the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico -National Geographic Kids

Read: Puerto Rican stories and books about the lives of well-known figures such as Rita Moreno, Pura Belpré, Arturo Schomburg, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor. -Colorín Colorado

Meet: Bad Bunny (artist headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show) -Teach Rock

Learn: Bomba, a traditional Puerto Rican dance. -PBS Kids Video

Research: Coquí frogs - native to Puerto Rico and known for their call. -National Wildlife Federation

Create: Vejigante Mask (this video tutorial for educators explains the history of the masks and the steps to teach your students to make their own).

Lit Connection: Vejigante Masquerader by Lulu Delacre

November 1-2 Día de los Muertos

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!

November 6 Outdoor Classroom Day - a global campaign to celebrate and inspire learning and play outside the classroom! Learn more.

November 8 STEAM/STEM Day

Integrate these STEAM activities while Exploring Global Harvest Traditions (above):

• Science: Research how climate change affects global harvests.
• Technology: Create a digital postcard from a harvest celebration.
• Engineering: Build a model of an irrigation system or grain mill.
• Art: Design harvest-inspired crafts—corn husk dolls, rangoli patterns, moon lanterns.
• Math: Create graphs comparing global harvest foods or festival dates.

November 13 World Kindness Day

Create a culture of kindness in your classroom 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 17-21 Geography Awareness Week: Celebrate the importance of geography in understanding our world. Spark curiosity about maps, cultures, and global issues through hands-on activities, games, and discussions. Try these:

➡ Print our free Geography Flipbook.

➡ Explore our country profile pages and complete the learning activities.

➡ Play online Geography Games.

➡ Take a Tour in Google Earth. Check out This is School, and explore classrooms from London to the Himalayas in Street View.

➡ Find more for global learners to Explore!

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