I have a great appreciation for the Japanese culture. Some of my earliest concrete memories were from my childhood in Okinawa. As I mentioned last week, Japan has always been a part of my life. I’m glad to take the time to learn about Japan. For me – kids learning about Japan is a natural fit. It’s relatable. Maybe it’s because…
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The Great Cake Mystery | A Book Review
The Great Cake Mystery | A Review The Great Cake Mystery is the perfect introduction for children interested in learning more about Botswana. Precious Ramotswe is a typical eight-year-old girl. She loves listening to her father tell stories of his own childhood. They talk about what she wants to be when she grows up. Since she asks a lot of questions and can sense…
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An interview with author Lauri Kubuitsile – an insiders look at Botswana
Botswana. As I mentioned previously, I don’t really know too much about Botswana. My knowledge now, a few weeks focusing on the country, has grown. Little by little. In order to bridge my knowledge gap, I contacted an author living in Botswana, Lauri Kubuitsile. She blogs at Thoughts from Botswana. Ms. Kubuitsile has lived there since the late 80s. She’s written books…
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Let’s learn about Botswana
Let’s learn about Botswana. I know very little about this country. I’ve never been. Though I’m a strong believer in, “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list,” Botswana has always flown under the radar for me. I’m ready to learn more. I noticed that Botswana has popped up on several, “must see in 2016” travel lists around the…
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Using books to teach kids about different cultures
I use books to learn about culture. Why? I have traveled a lot and I enjoy doing it. I’ve traveled with my kids a lot and enjoy doing it. To me, travel is the number one educator. It’s important. And I want my kids to appreciate both travel and education. I don’t travel constantly. Even when I’m traveling, there’s downtime….
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