Activity

African safari

 Play traditional games and hear stories from Africa to increase geographic literacy.
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Activity

Shower curtain village

 This is fun way to teach map making skills using an inexpensive shower curtain liner.
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Printable

Neighborhood passport

 Use this printable child's "passport" to write and draw about the places you visit in your neighborhood.
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Printable

Things that go

 Kids chart modes of transportation on this printable. Learning about transportation is part of early social studies education, helping kids think about the phyisical and human environment.
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Printable

Black History Month people to know: George Washington Carver

 Introduce your child to George Washington Carver, a famous African-American scientist.
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Printable

Black History Month people to know: Hank Aaron

 This printable activity introduces your child to Hank Aaron, a famous African American athlete.
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Printable

Presidents' Day portraits

 Help your child become familiar with two important U.S. presidents.
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Printable

Global eats! Mandazi

 Kids from all over the world love sweets. Cook up this African traditional recipe with your kids to give them a taste of another culture.
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Printable

Global eats! Laddoo

 Kids from all over the world love sweets. Cook up this traditional Indian recipe with your kids to give them a taste of another culture.
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Printable

Global eats! Mochi

 Kids from all over the world love sweets. Cook up this traditional Japanese recipe with your kids to give them a taste of anther culture.
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Tip

License plate learning

Strengthen your child’s knowledge of North American geography on your next road trip.
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Tip

Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.!

On January 20, have a special dinner in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Serve a cake or other special treat. Take some time during dinner to talk about who King was and why we remember him each year.
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