Rice paddies in Vietnam
Rice paddies in Vietnam| Mixminder
Kenya is well-known for its wildlife, and when people think of wildlife, they often think of the majestic elephant. Elephants are considered a “vulnerable species” in Kenya. The main reason for the decline of the elephant population in Kenya is poaching. Thousands of African elephants are killed every year by poachers for their tusks. Fortunately, […]| Mixminder
Children have a very similar life to our children in the United States, but of course there are a few differences that are interesting. One important thing that I learned when we moved to France years ago was that students learn cursive before printing. While some schools in the United States are opting to not […]| Mixminder
Students love learning by using an interactive notebook and learning a foreign language is no exception. Here are three reasons why using an interactive notebook in your foreign language class would be beneficial. Ownership – Students love to create something that is their own. Using an interactive where they can see their progress and what […]| Mixminder
What time do you normally eat dinner? Did you know that people in Spain don’t start eating dinner until at least 8pm at the earliest? Restaurants don’t start opening for dinner until 8pm, but they really get crowded around 9pm to 9:30pm. Also, meals, especially dinner, are not quick. Dinner lasts at least 2 hours […]| Mixminder
When learning a new language, it’s so important to do a little Spanish every day. It’s good to reinforce what you’ve learned and build upon that each and every day. This is doubly so important for kids. You might be thinking that you aren’t ‘qualified’ to teach Spanish to your children or students, but if […]| Mixminder
Did you know that one of the most popular foods in Taiwan is called stinky tofu? It is a type of fermented tofu that, while delicious, has a really bad smell! It is commonly sold and eaten at night markets in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan. In fact, there is an entire street in […]| Mixminder
It’s so fun for me to learn about different cultures and countries. It’s even more fun for me to teach about things that I’ve learned to my students and to my own children. Using an interactive notebook brings it all together with fun foldables and activities to help students remember the facts that they’ve learned. […]| Mixminder
Today, Canadians celebrate Canada Day. Canada Day takes place every year on July 1st. On this day in 1867 the British colonies of North America were joined together to form a federation called Canada. The name “Canada” likely comes from the word “kanata” which is the Iroquois-Huron word for “village”. It was on Canada Day […]| Mixminder
It’s fun to teach children interesting facts about different cultures around the world. It really opens up the whole world to them and teaches them things they might never know without you as their teacher! Check out my store to find This Kid’s Life – Argentina where you can teach your students about life in Argentina and how their own lives compare to that of a child who lives in Argentina. It’s a fun way to introduce a new country to your students! Each This Kid’s Life unit comes...| Mixminder
