We are big believers in fostering a child's connection to their roots. Our My Roots Collection and our wall art available in several languages give children an opportunity to explore where they and their family came from, and helps them begin to identify with their heritage. Our Roots Maps are available for all 50 US states, many countries, six continents, as well as our world map. These maps show a child where their family roots lie, whether it's ten or ten thousand miles away. Our number and ABC posters, and our animal and number wall cards are available in eleven languages. These multi-language prints are perfect for reinforcing a second language in the home, or simply to expose children to...
image via pinterest Written by  Christine Martin Times are changing...no doubt. Technology increase, information accessibility, economy transformation all point to this change.  This being said, there is a burning question: Is education keeping up with the pace?  Has there been a parallel evolution in the way schools educate our children? Is increased standardized testing the answer? What about rampant medication of children with attention difficulties?   Modern entrepreneur and author, Seth Godin claims:  We need school to produce something different, and the only way for that to happen is for us to ask new questions and make new demands on every element of the educational system we’ve built. Whenever teachers, administrators, or board members respond with an answer that refers...
Global education has become a key component in school curriculums worldwide. As an educator both in the U.S. and abroad, I have collaborated in developing global education programs in several schools. Many times this is included in the larger school vision and permeates throughout the school culture. Other times, it is a challenge. Â With demanding standards needing to be met, asking teachers to take on another component in their daily lessons can be overwhelming. But, global citizenship does not have to be a separate or additional part of the curriculum. It can be integrated into daily activities in a way that corresponds with what students are currently learning and demands little extra work from the part of the teacher. Â Here...
Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin. There was a time in the early 80s when we had wallpaper covering our walls. My mom had a thing for that. She also liked changing things up decor-wise and wallpaper removal/change is not the simplest ways to revamp a room. But, she did it...a few times. I don't remember patterns and colors being as fun and lovely as these though. Just Kids Wallpaper is one Aussie mom who loves to host fun designs that suit spaces for kids. From dinosaurs to trees to circus animals, you can find a plethora of styles from the site's collection. There are several that are quite timeless and would suit an interior design for a while. I...
This Earth Day we really wanted to give you something fun and educational for your littles. So we collected our best images and created a DIY download that is actually 5 projects in 1 (the options are actually endless, but we thought 5 suggestions would start you off right). You can print out the download HERE and take any of our ideas above, or let your child create something of his/her own. Have fun, friends and Happy Earth Day!