Tag Archives: geography

Read Around the World: Highlights

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Amy Broadmoore

It has been great to hear from those of you who have read around the world with your kids this summer! To wrap up this summer’s Read Around the World event, I wanted to highlight the very best resources my … Continue reading →

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Read Around the World — Educational Resources

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Amy Broadmoore

I generally stick to recommending picture books. However, when I thought about the wonderful educational resources available for teaching children about other countries, I got excited about sharing them with you. Those of you Reading Around the World will undoubtedly discover something … Continue reading →

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10 Books About Children From Around the World

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Amy Broadmoore

Here are ten captivating books about children from around the world. For those of you Reading Around the World, these are great books to start with to get your children excited about learning more. In particular, The Kids’ Multicultural Cookbook by … Continue reading →

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3 Children’s Books About Maps

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Amy Broadmoore

My kids’ enthusiasm about maps has surprised me, but perhaps it should not. Learning about maps has enabled my kids to create treasure maps, help navigate on road trips, and dream about all the places they may someday visit. I … Continue reading →

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12 Books to Transport Your Child Across the Globe

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Amy Broadmoore

This past winter and spring, my children and I took an imaginary trip around the world. Every two weeks, we read books and ate food from a different part of the world. We had fun. Over the course of our … Continue reading →

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