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RETHINKING EDUCATION AND CHILDHOOD: REIMAGINING PROJECT

09/03/2020,

“When we allow space for children’s inner worlds, they learn to express themselves from the wholeness of who they are” – Melissa A. Butler. Reimagining Project. A few weeks ago, I asked on social media, “How do you envision education in the future? After COVID-19, I feel schools should support children’s emotional well-being and provide […]

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Education, Inspiration

KINDERGUIDES: INSPIRING A LOVE FOR CLASSIC LITERATURE

08/11/2020,

If you believe that classics are timeless, you are going to love KinderGuides, a series of illustrated children’s books that introduce iconic works of classic literature to young readers.  KinderGuides familiarises children with classic stories from Julius Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days, to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, or Homer’s The Odyssey. KinderGuides is […]

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Education, Inspiration

THE HAPPYSELF KIDS’ DAILY JOURNAL

03/26/2020,

“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give”- Ben Carson How are you, my friends? I hope this post finds you and your family well.  I imagine you are also coping with the worries of the coronavirus.  Today, with the help of Francesca – founder of The Happy Self– we will […]

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FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS: MUSEO THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA

01/06/2020,

If you live in Madrid, or if you are just spending a few days in this vibrant city, you cannot miss a visit to The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, one of the leading cultural institutions in Spain. The museum’s Education Department organizes different activities throughout the year for families, with the aim to bring the art world […]

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OCEAN INSTITUTE’S SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN IN CALIFORNIA

12/10/2019,

Using the ocean as a classroom, and with the philosophy that the experience is the teacher,  The Ocean Institute in Dana Point (California)  has been inspiring children of all ages and from all over the world to learn and love the ocean. The Ocean Institute, founded in 1977, is a community-based organization that educates 100,000 […]

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Education, Travel

ART & KIDS: SALVADOR DALI’S WHIMSICAL HOUSE-MUSEUM

08/02/2019,

” A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others” – Salvador Dalí. A fun way for children to uncover the mysteries and secrets of the Spanish painter Salvador Dalí is by visiting the Portlligat House- Museum, the place in which he normally worked and lived with his wife Gala, upon […]

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2 GREAT ART BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

01/24/2019,

If you have been reading World Kids for a while, you know that I am always looking for the best art books for children. Today, I am thrilled to share with you two new books, both edited by Prestel Publishing, that expose children to fine arts, architecture, creativity, self-expression, sculpture, museums and history: “13 Artists […]

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HELP SYRIA’S KIDS: SHARING HOPE AND EDUCATION

11/16/2018,

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela. We live in a broken world where refugees are not protected. Today more people are, unwillingly displaced from their homes than at any time since the end of the second world war. This forced displacement is overwhelming and […]

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2 GREAT BOOKS FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS

10/24/2018,

“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit” – Frank Borman. Children are little scientists that love to explore and learn about the outdoors and space. Today we would like to recommend you two great books for young explorers: Space Kids and Explore!. Children will learn about stars, planets, moons, rockets, and astronauts with Space […]

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PANYADEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: A GREEN SCHOOL IN THAILAND

08/10/2018,

In our Education & Architecture series, we have featured previously some amazing kindergartens in Slovenia, Mexico, Japan, Sweden, South Korea and New Zealand. Also, you might remember our post about the Cedarsong Forest Kindergarten, an entirely outdoor preschool in Washington that combines nature and play. Today we travel to Thailand and discover another amazing educational […]

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CHINEASY: CHINESE LEARNING METHODOLOGY

06/03/2018,

Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language globally, and China’s economy is the second-largest in the world, so many experts recommend learning Mandarin Chinese, the primarily spoken dialect. The Chinese language has long been considered the most difficult major language to learn due to the complexity and vast number of characters. Standard Chinese, which is […]

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ARTY STEPS: WALK THE CREATIVE WAY

05/11/2018,

“Creativity is now as important in education as literacy”- Sir Ken Robinson Arty Steps is a beautiful little art studio in Bogotá where kids aged 2 to 12 can gather is small groups and create. Children are introduced to art from prehistory to contemporary art and explore local and international artists. Today we travel to […]

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Education, Inspiration

MAISTORY BOOK: INSPIRING IN CHILDREN A LOVE FOR BOOKS

12/17/2017,

“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents” –  Emilie Buchwald. Do you want your child to love to read? Are you looking for resources to inspire your children a love for books?  Look no further! Today we interview Maya, founder of MaiStoryBook. Maya is an artist and elementary teacher-to-be-in training who is […]

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TOYS THAT TRANSFORM LIVES: ONE TOY AT A TIME

11/26/2017,

“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world”- Howard Zinn. Christmas is approaching, and millions of children will have no access to toys unbeknownst to most of us. Because of being born into extreme poverty, many children may never have experienced the joy of owning or playing with toys. It is […]

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Education, Travel

THE PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE IN MIAMI

11/21/2017,

“We should not teach children the sciences but give them a taste for them”- Jean Jacques Rosseau. We had read great reviews about the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, but our visit exceeded all our expectations. The Museum is located in Downtown Miami close to Miami’s Arts and Entertainment District (which includes the […]

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ART EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN: IDEAS AND BOOKS

10/07/2017,

“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else” – Sydney Gurewitz Clemens. My kids were just 9 months old when they first enrolled in Rita Noguera’s art workshops and I will always be grateful to Rita for showing us the importance of art and creativity […]

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2 GREAT SCIENCE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

05/21/2017,

“Science is about the miracle of the mundane and children can appreciate this best. Every child is a Scientist” – Susan Bosak. There are different ways to get children to love science: expose them to science at an early age, mentor them in home experiments, use technology to motivate them to learn science, and explore […]

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ARTS & KIDS: HENRI MATISSE

03/21/2017,

“Creativity takes courage“- Henri Matisse. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts will be holding an exhibition this spring (from April 9th- July 9th) with a large collection of rarely seen works by French painter Henri Matisse. I wish I could travel to Boston to see this exposition as he has been a favorite artist of […]

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PARENTING IN THE AGE OF ATTENTION SNATCHERS

02/13/2017,

“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers“. Quote by Thich Nhat Hahn. I can’t say enough about Lucy Jo Palladino’s book Parenting in the age of attention snatchers. This book provides great research and results in neuroscience, explaining how our […]

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NATURE & PLAY: CEDARSONG FOREST KINDERGARTEN

12/11/2016,

“Children belong in nature, and nature belongs in education” We travel today to Vashon Island (Washington, USA) to learn more about the Cedarsong Forest Kindergarten, an entirely outdoor preschool for ages 2-6 years old. Cedarson Nature School opened recently the Cedarsong Forest Kindergarten, the first U.S. Forest Kindergarten based on the German model of Waldkindergartens […]

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15 THOUGHTS ON EDUCATION

09/26/2016,

I am pleased to share with you 15 amazing thoughts on education:   Teaching & schools: A great initiative in Canada that dismantles the traditional classroom. The secret of Europe’s top education system: lot’s of play A Montessori morning of a 4 year old. 3 rules to spark learning. An inspirational video for teachers: “every […]

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MEDITATION & YOGA FOR KIDS: BENEFITS AND ACTIVITIES

09/08/2016,

“Meditation not only reduces stress but literally can change your brain.” –  (Title of  this great interview published at the Washington Post with  Ph.D. Sara Lazar, a neuroscientist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School) Yoga (meaning the union of our body, mind, and spirit) is more than exercising; it’s also a way of life and is […]

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SPLAT!: ART HISTORY FOR CHILDREN

07/26/2016,

We continue to talk about art history for kids (we have spoken previously about Miró, Monet and Kahlo) with Splat!, a great book that traces art history through the artists who helped change its direction. Splat! is suitable for ages 8+ and was published this year by Thames & Hudson. Written by Mary Richards – […]

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ART & KIDS: THE MAGICAL GARDEN OF CLAUDE MONET

07/06/2016,

We continue our series of art education for children by travelling to France to learn more about Claude Monet and his garden at Giverny. The first step in our journey is the book  “The Magical Garden of Claude Monet” by  Laurence Anholt, a British writer and illustrator. Her books for children include other painters like […]

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ELS FOR AUTISM & ELS CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

05/08/2016,

We have spoken previously about different initiatives to help people on the autism spectrum and today it is a pleasure to talk about ELS FOR AUTISM, committed to helping people on the autism spectrum fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives. Their mission includes facilitating the development and delivery of treatment therapies, […]

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A SCHOOL FOR PEACE IN AFGHANISTAN

04/24/2016,

Today we travel to Afghanistan with a story that talks about death, architecture, education, war, peace, and a BLUE primary school in Afghanistan. In 2001 Maria Grazia Cutuli, a prominent Italian journalist, was murdered by a group of gunmen in Afghanistan. Ten years later, the Foundation named in her honour decided to build a “sign of peace”: a school that […]

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SCIENCE & KIDS: EUREKA!

04/10/2016,

Did you know that Alexander Fleming discovered pencillin by accident? That time travel might be possible in the future? That Marie Curie asked for a wedding dress that she could wear in the science lab?   Your kids can discover all this and more in Eureka!, a vivid retelling of the real-life stories behind some […]

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MUMBAI SMILES : PEACEFUL STRUGGLE AGAINTS POVERTY

03/11/2016,

In World Kids, we try to give visibility to the largest possible number of projects and NGOs related to childhood and education. Each of these organizations performs an extraordinary educational work in its field, focusing on cultural, artistic or sporting aspects. Today, it is my special pleasure to dedicate this post to Mumbai Smiles Foundation: […]

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