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Still Need a Holdiay Gift? Here are 7 Ideas.

by Cate

Looking for a holiday gift that’s fun and fosters cultural awareness?

Look no further! Here are 7 ideas for the culturally curious kid, teen or adult on your gift-giving list, each for $20 (US) or less.

Interview :: Bablingua Co-founder Álvaro Mediavilla

by Cate

Back in July Álvaro wrote up a School Snapshot and today he’s talking about education in Spain, his experience teaching abroad, and what Bablingua offers Spanish teachers…

33 Simple Ways to Experience Other Cultures

by Cate

1. Watch a movie in another language
2. Listen to an online radio station from a different country
3. Cook a meal using an ingredient you’ve never tried…

Children Full of Life

by Cate

by :: Cate Would you like to see what going to elementary school is like in Japan? How about an amazingly passionate, courageous, and skillful teacher? The videos below are part of an award-winning documentary called Children Full of Life. It follows Toshiro Kanamori and his 4th grade students through aschool year in Kanazawa, northwest of Tokyo. We could all learn something from Mr. Kanamori, even if [...]

Friday Foto :: School Timetable

by Cate

by :: Cate photo by surprise truck Note to subscribers :: If you don’t see the photos, please click through to CulturallyTeaching.com We love connecting with our readers! Why not… ::: Share your ideas and experiences by leaving a comment. ::: Follow Cate on Twitter or friend her on Facebook. ::: Stay updated by subscribing to our [...]

Friday Foto :: Story Time

by Cate

photo by dave parker Note to subscribers: you may need to click through to the site to see the photo or leave a comment. We love connecting with our readers! Why not… ::: Share your ideas and experiences by leaving a comment. ::: Follow Cate on Twitter or friend her on Facebook. ::: Stay updated by subscribing [...]

What Started Everything

by Cate

It shouldn’t come as any surprise that I’m obsessed interested in education, culture, and the world. But what started this obsession interest? I’ve always been drawn to other languages and cultures. But I sure didn’t have that affinity towards school. I was the kid who, when asked my favorite school subjects, answered lunch and recess. [...]

Is Your Geography Better Than This 2-Year-Old?

by Cate

Actually, this little girl was only 23 months when this was filmed. The video is just over 8 minutes long, but if you just watch the first few minutes you get the idea. If you’re reading this in your email, you’ll have to click through to the website to view the video. Subscribe to our [...]

“Checking” Assumptions in the Classroom

by Cate

It’s funny, all those little things that are different in other cultures. Things you’d never expect to be different because it’s so obviously self-evident that they couldn’t possibly be any other way. For example, take a look at this photo. What do the red check marks symbolize for you? photo by squarepants2004jauntyh_uia When I (Cate) [...]