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Make this learning board to kick-start your United States Unit!
I'm excited to announce my latest learning board, The United States of America! Incorporating this...
Brighten your home with this unique Fourth of July decoration
Question for you...just how much do you know about the Fourth of July holiday? Do you know who the...
How to Make One of Turkey’s Most Popular “Fast Foods” With Kids
This week, as part of our unit on Turkey, we prepared one of the country's most popular fast foods...
All hands on Turkey! How to Paint a Turkish Eye That Does Not Overwhelm the Young Artist
Want to know my favorite must-haves for every country unit I teach? Yep, art and cooking! In the...
Easy Cinco de Mayo Papel Picado Craft for Kids
Here is a simple Mexico craft for kids that will make your home or school room colorful and...
A unique Mexico food experience for Parents and Teachers
Hello all! I have a FREE printable for you that will take your family (or students - see below) on...
How to Make a Bolivia Board to Teach Bolivia Country Facts
I've just added another colorful, country facts board to my Etsy Shop for those of you looking for...
Momo Display Board and Recipe Unit
In this blog post, I'm excited to introduce the latest addition to my Etsy Shop. It's called the...
Colorful Bolivia Art and Traditional Bolivian Cooking
In this blog post, I will share the details of the Bolivia art and cooking project we just wrapped...
Antoni Gaudí Display Board and Unit Study
Let's face it...there are SO many interesting facts to learn about Spain's most famous architect,...
Here’s everything you need to teach your children about Day of the Dead
In this blog post, I want to share with you some teaching highlights of this past weekend's Day of...
Australia Cooking Class for Kids – “Light as Air” Pavlova
In this blog post, I will share with you how to teach an Australia cooking class for kids that can...
Children Love Our China Country Board – Here’s Why
Who wants to learn about China? Any month is the perfect month to dive deep into the culturally...
5 Creative Ways to Use our World Map Labeling and Picture Card Set to Teach Children About the World
Today I am sharing with you my FREE World Map Labeling and Picture Card Set that I have used with...
How to Draw Your Own Unique Sugar Skull Just in Time for Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead is just around the corner! Here is a unique opportunity for your children or...
Ireland Map Activity
Time to map and learn! In this blog post, I am offering a FREE 9-Page printable called the Ireland...
Shamrock Nature Craft for Kids
Get ready to explore! With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, I want to challenge you to a...
Ireland Concentration Game for Kids
Looking for a fun Ireland craft for kids to hit home the basic country facts of this fascinating...
Make a Country Board for Ireland! Here Is Everything You Need
Have you ever created a Country Board to kickstart your studies of a...
4 Irish Recipes To Make a Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Family Dinner
There is nothing more cozy and homey than Irish recipes. Every Irish...
An Extremely Satisfying String Pennant Project to Display Ireland’s National Symbols in Your Home or Classroom
I know the first question you are going to ask. Why are you using...
St. Martin’s Day Lanterns – A Germany Craft for Kids
If you read my blog post about baking a Weckman (German doughboy) to celebrate Germany's St....
A Germany Country Facts Board for Your Home, Homeschool, or Classroom
Thinking about studying Germany with your children, homeschool group, or students? Traveling to...
German Nutcracker Craft For Kids
Looking for a Christmas project to spark imagination, creativity, and a new-found knowledge of...
Sauerbraten, Germany’s National Dish
I teach world culture art and enrichment classes to 8-13-year-olds. I offer five-week sessions in...
How to Make a Weckmann for Germany’s St. Martin’s Day
This Germany project was so much FUN! To kick off my 5-week Germany class for kids I thought it...
Mexico Country Facts Board
As stated in many earlier blog posts, I find it so important in my around-the-world art and...
Papel Picado, Two Ways
If you're planning any Mexico craft for kids it is a must that the walls of your home, homeschool,...
Day of the Dead Tin Skulls
Here I am, raving about tin crafts again. I'll say it again, your gamut of teaching Mexico crafts...
Mexican Nichos (Shadow Boxes)
Of all the Mexico crafts for kids a teacher could ever offer, Mexican Nichos are hands-down the...
Easy Mexico Food Platters for Kids – and a FREE Guide for how to make these platters on your own
As an educator, I firmly believe in the power of food to enhance the learning experience for my...
Mexican Sacred Heart Magnets
This Mexico craft for kids is oh-so satisfying... In every Mexico class I teach, I try to...
Huichol Yarn Art (Nierikas) in Today’s Mexico Class
In Thursday's Mexico class we had so much fun with our second project related to the Huichol...
Three hot drinks from Mexico to make for Day of the Dead or Halloween this year
Why not take a break from hot apple cider this year and try something new for your Day of the Dead...
Huichol Bead Art for Mexico Unit
Our Huichol bead art is complete! This is one of my favorite Mexico crafts for kids. We did this...
My next class for kids in Marin: GERMANY!
My next world culture class for kids here in Marin will be Germany! This country is...
Learn Thailand Country Facts, Quickly!
Traveling to Thailand? Studying Thailand? Just wanna learn about...
A Thai Family Meal Recipe Bundle That WON’T Intimidate!
Let’s cut right to the chase. Does making a Thai family meal like this...
Why I Cringe at the Notion of Getting Pinched for Not Wearing Green on St. Patrick’s Day
Every time St. Patrick’s Day arrives, I cringe thinking of all the...
5 Items You Need to Decorate Your Home, Homeschool or Classroom for the Chinese New Year
Do you plan on celebrating the Chinese New Year in your home, with your...
3 Absolutely Amazing Books to Pack for Your Family On Your Next Vacation
Let me just start this post by saying this: These 3...
How to Make a Simple Clay Calaca for Day of the Dead
One of my favorite symbols of Day of the Dead is a calaca, a...
The fastest way to learn basic country facts
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN WAY TO TEACH CHILDREN BASIC COUNTRY FACTS? Our...
5 Easy Steps to Bring World Culture Into Your Home Permanently!
Welcome to the first post in my five-part series: 5 Easy...
How to Cook One Foreign Recipe per Month (With your family!)
Welcome to Step 2 of our series, 5 Easy Steps to Bring World...
Plan your next trip with Shoebox Savings
If you had a moment to read the “About” section of my blog, you already understand my affinity for...
7 Simple Bento Box Lid Designs for Kids
Bento is a home-packed meal that is very common in Japan. A traditional bento consists of rice,...
Galette des Rois (King Cake) Recipe – FRANCE
When we took our kids to France in 2006, we went to an antiques fair in a small village in the...
Celebrate Anzac Day with Anzac Biscuits
Before you bake these delicious treats, let’s get a few things straight about Anzac...
One family rule that will significantly impact how you take in a new culture
On our last trip to Nicaragua, we rented a truck to navigate our way around the...
