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Kids Around the World Celebrate!

Author : Lynda Jones

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 38,78 MB

Release : 1999-11-04

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 047134527X

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Book Description

Everyone loves a reason to have a good time, and although culturesaround the world have their own unique feasts and festivals, we allshare many of the same reasons to celebrate. Now you can learnabout the many ways people from around the globe celebrate theirspecial days, and join in the fun! Celebrate Chinese New Year while making chiao-tzu dumplings, thenpop over to Saudi Arabia and taste delicious date-nut cookiescalled ma amoul while celebrating Eid ul-Fitr. Make an elaborateVenetian mask to wear at a masquerade ball in Venice duringcarnevale, then pound out a festive rhythm on the Igbo drum you vemade and celebrate the Iriji festival in Nigeria. Eat, drink, andmake merry with the many diverse and exciting crafts, recipes, andactivities in this book. No matter what language you say it in,celebrations are fun!



Let's Celebrate!

Author : Kate DePalma

Publisher : Barefoot Books

Page : 42 pages

File Size : 25,53 MB

Release : 2019-11-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1782859373

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Book Description

Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child’s-eye view of 13 holidays around the world, such as the Spring Festival in China, Inti Raymi in Peru, Eid al-Fitr in Egypt, Día de Muertos in Mexico and the New Yam Festival in Nigeria. Includes pronunciation guides, a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.



How Kids Live Around the World

Author : Pavla Hanackova

Publisher : Kids Around the World

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 20,91 MB

Release : 2021-09-07

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9788000061306

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Have you ever wondered how children live in other countries? This book gives you a great opportunity to look inside homes on all continents and discover how different children's lives can be. People build their homes to suit local conditions and be comfortable to live in. Do you know how children live in Mongolia? Or what life's like in an icy igloo? How about in a rainforest? Come with us to take a look at homes in all parts of the world, and to make new friends who'll tell you all about their culture.





Celebrations Around the World

Author : Katy Halford

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 47,72 MB

Release : 2019-08-27

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 146548390X

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It's time to celebrate! From Christmas and Thanksgiving, to Diwali and Halloween, kids won't want to miss out on all the festivities. Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from the countries of the world. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and devour some delicious dumplings to celebrate Chinese New Year. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and get messy at Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors. Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions.



Kids Celebrate!

Author : Maria Bonfanti Esche

Publisher : Chicago Review Press

Page : 312 pages

File Size : 14,66 MB

Release : 1998-03-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1613742177

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Children love learning about special days and celebrating them with arts and crafts. Skipping the typical green shamrocks, orange paper pumpkins, and red doily hearts, Kids Celebrate! lists 100 days to remember with 200 related activities for children and grown-ups. There's a Hansel and Gretel walk for Jakob Grimm's birthday, a Mexican fiesta for Cinco de Mayo, and a first aid kit to make in honor of Clara Barton's Birthday. The significance of each special day is explained in this educational tribute to the holidays, history, and accomplishments of many cultures and many people.



Activities for Building Character and Social-Emotional Learning Grades PreK–K

Author : Katia S. Petersen

Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 35,17 MB

Release : 2012-04-25

Category : Education

ISBN : 1575426684

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Book Description

Build attitudes of respect and caring, reduce problem behaviors, empower students to solve problems, and educate the whole child with this flexible, user-friendly activity guide. The lessons' literature-based connections allow teachers to "build in" rather than "add on" social-emotional learning (SEL) throughout the day. Field-tested in classrooms across the United States, these activities when fully implemented have resulted in improved school climate, greater parent engagement, increased academic achievement, and reduction in discipline referrals. Features of the book include: 100+ easy-to-implement year-round activities that integrate info the daily curriculum in all subject areas Monthly themes focused on empathy, bullying prevention, teamwork, decision-making, and more Concise lesson formats (Read, Discuss, Do, Relate) Discussion and writing prompts Built-in assessments Digital content includes all of the book's reproducible forms.



New Virtual Field Trips

Author : Gail Cooper

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 172 pages

File Size : 13,57 MB

Release : 2001-01-15

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 0313009031

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Book Description

Better than ever, this latest edition brings you more than 440 of the most exciting, educational, and innovative Web sites available for taking your students on unforgettable Internet field trips. The Coopers have responded to your requests with more than 100 new trips to visit sites that tie into National Science Standards, use inquiry-based learning, or encourage independent studies. The book follows the same topical easy-access subject organization, cross-referenced to save you time. Sites that incorporate sound, animation, video, and instructions on downloading software for site navigation are also new to this edition. Whether you are headed to the ocean bottom or outer space, don't hit the information superhighway without this book as your road map. You'll avoid inappropriate and hard-to-navigate sites, and students will thank you for the trouble-free virtual trips.



Kids Learn! Grades 5-6 - eBook

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Publisher : Teacher Created Materials

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 40,36 MB

Release : 2014-01-15

Category : Education

ISBN : 1480752789

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Book Description

Prevent learning loss while students are away from school, and help parents set their child up for a successful upcoming school year with the second edition of this parent-involvement resource! Students risk falling behind at the start of a new school year without practicing skills learned in the previous year. Designed to bridge the away-from-school gap, this full-color resource provides students with reading, writing, and mathematics activities aligned to Common Core and other state standards to reinforce learning from fifth grade and prepare students for sixth grade. With clear instructions for easy-to-use, quick, and fun family activities, this book is a perfect tool for getting parents involved in their child's education.



Kids Learn! Getting Ready for 6th Grade (Bilingual Version)

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Publisher : Teacher Created Materials

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 23,23 MB

Release : 2014-01-15

Category :

ISBN : 1433325381

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Prevent learning loss while students are away from school, and set students up for a successful upcoming school year with the second edition of this bilingual parent-involvement resource! Students risk falling behind at the start of a new school year without practicing skills learned in the previous year. Designed to bridge the away-from-school gap, this resource provides students with reading, writing, and mathematics activities aligned to Common Core and other state standards that reinforce learning from fifth grade and prepare students for sixth grade. A 14-page introduction section for parents and instructions for each student activity are written in both English and Spanish to help parents get involved in their child's education. With fun and easy-to-use family activities, this is the perfect full-color resource to set students up for a successful school year.