The World Awaits : Around the World from Your Living Room
Join us as we embark on a global adventure without leaving the comfort of home! In this episode, we explore how to bring the world to your living room through virtual field trips, cultural lessons, creative activities, and books that open windows to diverse cultures. Whether you’re trying international snacks, tuning into global music, or diving into stories from around the world, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartwarming ideas to make learning about different cultures a joyful part of your homeschool day. Grab your cozy blanket and passport — the world awaits!
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Virtual Tour: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
- The Louvre Virtual Tours: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
- Explore.org Live Animal Cams: https://explore.org/livecams
- NASA Virtual Tours: https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-virtual-tours-and-apps/
- Google Arts & Culture: https://artsandculture.google.com/
- Anthony-Thomas Candy Company Virtual Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDi8t-Yn-tM
- Books mentioned:
- Festival of Colors by Kabir Sehgal & Surishtha Sehgal
- A Cool Drink of Water by Barbara Kerley
- One World, One Day by Barbara Kerley
- Yoko by Rosemary Wells
- All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
- Rickshaw Girl by Mitali Perkins
- Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà Lại
- A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
- Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
- Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
