07: Celebrating Day of the Dead
Learn about the history and symbolism of Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead and ways to celebrate it that are both culturally appropriate and easy for families to do no matter where they live.
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Learn about the history and symbolism of Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead and ways to celebrate it that are both culturally appropriate and easy for families to do no matter where they live.
If you feel overwhelmed just thinking about trying to introduce new foods from around the world to your kids you are NOT alone! Thankfully there are some strategies and changes you can implement to help encourage your picky eater to become a fantastic eater. As we discussed with Mireille in episode 5, food is a…
On this episode, we discuss connecting food and global learning and how food can be used as a way to teach children about other cultures, while also teaching them a life skill and reinforce important studies like history, geography and math. On this episode we cover: using recipes as a vehicle for learning about other…
In the fourth episode of the Families Exploring Culture Podcast, we explore the global nomad life with Roberta D’Angelo Mellis as she describes her experiences moving to different countries and some of the challenges of raising children abroad. What is a global nomad? According to Norma McCaig, a global nomad is “a person of any…
Come and take a virtual tour of Day of the Dead for kids! Learn about the history and symbolism on this virtual field trip and be inspired with ways your family can celebrate Día de los Muertos– perfect for global education at home or for a homeschooling unit. Day of the Dead is a Mexican…
In the third episode of the Families Exploring Culture Podcast, we discuss with LJ Sikahema from Lokua Labs about how to teach kids about different cultures and how families can learn about the world together. In the first two episodes of the podcast we covered why we need to expand our understanding of the world,…
On the second episode of the Families Exploring Culture podcast, we discuss what culture is, aspects and examples of culture, and why cultural awareness is so important. In episode 1 of the podcast, Expanding Our Understanding of the World, we discussed what that means and why understanding other cultures matters. Before we can dive deeper…
On the first episode of the Families Exploring Culture podcast, we explore a little about expanding our understanding of the world, why understanding other cultures matters, and we get to know the host, Jade Jones. What is the Families Exploring Cultures podcast? Learn how families teach their children to explore and embrace the world, its…
This Slow Cooker erwtensoep is the Dutch version of split pea soup packed with bacon, ham, sausage and loads of veggies. It is an easy crock pot meal for those cold winter nights when you want some delicious comfort food to warm you up. What is erwtensoep? Erwtensoep, or split pea soup, is a popular…
If you are wondering if Switzerland is good for kids, don’t miss out on lots of family friendly activities and visit Meiringen which has lots of fun things to do with kids! We got to spend a wonderful 8 days in Meiringen and it’s a trip that my children still talk about almost a year…
With just 3 ingredients you can make these shortcut Savory Pesto Cruffins that are delicious for breakfast or a snack and easy for kids to make ready in 30 minutes. They make a great bread roll to serve for dinner or Thanksgiving as well! I know you might be wondering, what in the world is…
Cuban style picadillo is an easy 30 minute dinner that the whole family will love and is perfect for a busy weeknight meal made with ground beef, raisins and olives simmered in a tomato sauce served over rice. What is picadillo? You can find a version of picadillo throughout Latin America. Some might add potatoes…