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Go Global in March

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...

New Product Release: Market Day Around the World - Markets, Money & Real-World Math December Holidays, Human Rights Day, Arabic Language Day, Winter Solstice Traditions, Global Gift Guide As we wrap up the year, this month’s issue is filled with opportunities to spark curiosity and celebrate our diverse world. I hope these resources bring inspiration, connection, and plenty of holiday cheer to your classroom or home! 💟 Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids Market Day Around the World: Markets,...

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...

Global Diversity Awareness Month, International Coffee Day, Gandhi's Birthday, World Animal Day, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, Global Read Aloud, Central America Week, Indigenous Peoples' Day, World Food Day, Black Poetry Day, World Singing Day, Diwali, Mix-It-Up at Lunch Day, Halloween Settle in with a warm mug of pumpkin-spiced something to read this issue! October is absolutely packed with meaningful ways to bring global learning into your classroom or home - from honoring important cultural...

Tanzania Country Profile, Hispanic Heritage Month Resources, Labor Day, Grandparents' Day, Mindfulness, Dot Day, Teach Peace, Sign Language, Dumpling Day From celebrating cultural traditions and honoring heritage, to exploring mindfulness, peace, and creativity, September is filled with ways to help children see themselves as part of a diverse, interconnected community. I hope these resources inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection in your classrooms and homes all month long! 💟 Founder...

Honest History, Back to School Resources & Sales, Kanto Matsuri, Indigenous Peoples Around the World, Raksha Bandhan, World Elephant Day, Obon Festival, World Humanitarian Day (New Post!), La Tomatina, Double Seventh Festival From Mt. Blanc in the French Alps to The Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps, we were mesmerized by the beauty and charm around us. 💟 Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids Explore HONEST HISTORY - resources for students to explore the past and discover truthful stories of people...

Switzerland Country Profile, New Release Book Review, International Reggae Day, Canada Day, Independence Day, World Chocolate Day, Japan's Star Festival, Mongolia's Culture Festival, Bastille Day, Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service, International Day of Friendship The stars have aligned. We are going to be in Switzerland for World Chocolate Day! I'm looking forward to spending time with my sister and her husband, hiking in the Alps and eating lots of fondue and chocolate. I'll be sharing our...

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...