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Global Grover

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Building curiosity about the world and respect for other cultures. Go global! Children are natural explorers, eager to discover new people, places, objects, and ideas. Learning about other cultures encourages children to respect different opinions, try new things, and feel good about who they are.

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Neighborhood Explorers

You don't need a passport to help your child become a citizen of the world. You can start right at home by learning more about familiar people and places: your family, friends, and neighborhood. Talk about how everyday things such as school, houses, dancing, or families might be different in other parts of the world. Your child will begin to understand the many ways in which people are all the same—and appreciate the differences that make us each unique.

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Tips

#1 Explore Tune in to some world music together. What new languages and sounds do you hear? Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#2 Explore Explore art from other countries. Notice different shapes, colors, and textures, and try using them in your own works of art. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#3 Family Time Help your child learn about and appreciate family. Talk about a family tradition. How are your traditions similar to or different from others'? Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#4 Family Appreciation Get to know your roots: Look through photo albums with your child and share stories about your relatives. Draw a family tree together to take the learning further. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#5 Cook Together Prepare a favorite family recipe together. As your child helps you mix and measure, share the story of the dish. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#6 Talk About Home Encourage your child to draw a picture of your home. Talk about how homes in other countries might be different from yours. Visit the library or look online to find pictures of homes around the world, from houseboats in India to stilt houses in South America. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#7 Discover New Places Play grocery store detective: Together, read the labels on fruits, vegetables, or other items to find out where they come from. Then find those places on a map. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
#8 Discover New Places When your child takes a trip, encourage him to make a postcard showing something special about his visit, such as a food he ate or a game he played. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook

About This Project

Global Grover is a multimedia project designed to encourage children to develop cultural awareness and an appreciation of differences and similarities.

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