Teaching our kids about the world is so important. Â Today we’ve gathered a list of ways to learn all about different countries and cultures inspired by
Kid World Citizen. Â You can use books, food and fun to begin understanding the world around us. Â There’s so much to learn!
12 Ways to Teach Your Kids About The World
1. Â Here are three wonderful
ways to explore the world's geography, animals and culture from your living room.
2. Â Read diverse books about kids around the world, like these great picture
books on South Africa.
3. Â Globalize your snack time with kid-friendly snacks from different countries, like these
Maori fry bread treats from New Zealand.
4. Â Learn about festivals around the world by inviting a few friends over and having
a global party.
5. Â Take a brain break from homework by listening to these fabulous
dance songs from around the world.
6. Â Play a world-themed
board game to learn more about geography. Â Here are five great games to begin with.
7. Â
Collect postcards from around the world by enlisting the help of your friends and family.
8. Â Introduce your family to a foreign film next movie night! Â Try the award-winning Indian film
“Like Stars on Earth.”
9. Â Learn some new words in another language! Â These very
simple bilingual books will introduce simple words in Spanish for non-native speakers.
10. Â Break out your art supplies and explore other cultures through art projects you can make at home, like these
Panamanian molas.
11. Â Pen-pals are a great way to make friends in another country and learn firsthand about
kids around the world!
12. Â Here’s how to add a
mural of the world to a wall in your home!
Many thanks to Becky of
Kid World Citizen for helping us raise globally aware kiddos. Â Check out her blog and
pinterest boards for more ideas.
Love this. One thing I would want my child to be is articulate and worldy as I see too many uncultured people around. haha
Arrrrrrgh! I am not able to pin your facebook posts from my iPad. and I really, really want to be able to do that. This is the third time in a couple of weeks, which means you’re posting WONDERFUL STUFF!
Thank you! I appreciate all the hard work that goes into your blog.
Great list! We moved to Germany last year, and have travelled to a few different countries in Europe since then. I find that not only were my children not really aware of different cultures and ways of the world, but neither was I! I think it’s very important for everyone (not just kids) to learn that their country/culture isn’t always the “best” or only way of doing things! 🙂