Around the World Worksheets Activities Holidays Countries Reading Passages

Around the World Worksheets, Activities, and Reading Passages - Immerse your students on a captivating journey through Japan, Italy, India, Brazil, France, China, Mexico, and more cultures! Packed with engaging activities, including reading passages, art projects, and music explorations, this bundle offers a comprehensive and enriching experience for your classroom. Unlock the magic of diverse traditions, celebrations, holidays, and art from around the globe, and inspire a love for multicultural learning!

Locations Covered: Japan, Italy, India, Brazil, France, China, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Hawaii, USA, Spain, Kenya, Guinea, Mali, Uganda, Netherlands, Russia

**RESOURCE UPDATE: 35 Reading Passages have been added to the bundle! (reading passages topics include art, music, dance, tradition, & holidays. locations covered include Japan, Italy, India, France, Spain, Kenya, Guinea, Mali, Uganda, and Russia

Include history, tradition, music, art, and multicultural fun into your classroom! This bundle contains 11 StudentSavvy Products!

• Celebrations Around the World!
• Around the World Classroom Decor!
• Art Around the World
• Music Around the World Unit I
• Music Around the World Unit II
• Dance Around the World
• Dance Around the World (7 Passages)
• Music Around the World Reading Passages (7 Passages w/ Questions and Annotations)
• Dance Around the World Reading Passages (7 Passages w/ Questions and Annotations)
• Traditions and Culture Reading Passages (7 Passages w/ Questions and Annotations)
• Holidays and Celebrations Reading Passages (7 Passages w/ Questions and Annotations)
• Art Around the World Reading Passages (7 Passages w/ Questions and Annotations)

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Activities from

Celebrations Around the World!

Students will learn about the following Celebrations & Holidays!

Japan

Setsubun (Beginning of Spring)

White Day (Similar to Valentines Day)

Hina Matsuri (Doll's Festival/Girl's Day)

Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day/Boy's Day)

Italy

Epiphany Day - Befana (Christmas)

Il Giorno dei Morti (All Souls Day)

Capodanno (New Years Eve)

India

Diwali (Festival of Lights)

Holi (Festival of Colors)

The Pushkar Camel Fair

Brazil

Carnival of Rio de Janeiro

Tiradentes Day (National hero)

Festival of the Cavalhadas in Pirenopolis (Festival of the Holy Spirit)

France

Bastille Day (Independence Day)

Noel (Christmas)

Fete du Travail

China

Chinese New Year

Dragon Boat Festival (Dragon Boat Races)

Lantern Festival

Mexico

Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Diez y Seis de Septiembre (Independence Day)

Table of Contents

Celebrations in Japan – Read and Learn ……….…...…4

Celebrations in Japan– What I Learned …………...……5

Exploring Japanese Celebrations .…………………........6

My Celebration – Inspired by Japan………………...…....7

Celebrations in Italy– Read and Learn ……………...…….8

Celebrations in Italy– What I Learned …………..........……9

Exploring Italian Celebrations.…………….........................10

My Celebration – Inspired by Italy……………...…..…..…11

Celebrations in India– Read and Learn ……………....……12

Celebrations in India– What I Learned …………………....13

Exploring Indian Celebrations .…………………………....14

My Celebration – Inspired by India……………….……….…15

Celebrations in Brazil– Read and Learn ……………………16

Celebrations in Brazil– What I Learned ……………....…...17

Exploring Brazilian Celebrations.………………………...….18

My Celebrations – Inspired by India…………………….....…19

Celebrations in France– Read and Learn ……………....…20

Celebrations in France– What I Learned ………………….21

Exploring French Celebrations.……………………..……….22

My Celebration – Inspired by France…………………….…23

Celebrations in China– Read and Learn …………………24

Celebrations in China– What I Learned ………………....25

Exploring Chinese Celebrations .……………………….….26

My Celebration – Inspired by China………….…………....27

Celebrations in Mexico – Read and Learn ……………....28

Celebrations in Mexico – What I Learned…………………29

Exploring Mexican Celebrations.………………………….30

My Celebration – Inspired by Mexico…………….……….31

Thank You Page……………………………………………32

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Activities from

Art Around the World!

Students will read & learn about the art history from Nigeria, Italy, Japan, India, Mexico, and China! They will discover common art elements & themes from each location and famous artworks in history. "What I Learned" recall & writing pages as well as "Exploring Artwork" homework pages are included in this resource! Fun art projects featuring common elements and themes from each location are implemented in this resource!

Table of Contents

Art of Nigeria – Read and Learn ………………………….……4

Art of Nigeria – What I Learned ………………………..……5

Exploring Nigerian Art .………………………………………......6

My Artwork - Art of Nigeria…………………………………....…7

Art of Japan – Read and Learn ……………………………….8

Art of Japan – What I Learned ……………………………..…9

Exploring Japanese Art .………………………………..…..10

My Artwork - Art of Japan……………………...………....…11

Art of Italy – Read and Learn ………………………….……12

Art of Italy – What I Learned ………………………………..13

Exploring Italian Art .………………………………..…….….14

My Artwork - Art of Japan……………………...………....…15

Art of India – Read and Learn ………………………………16

Art of India – What I Learned ……………………………...17

Exploring Indian Art .……………………………………..….18

My Artwork - Art of India……………………...………...…19

Art of Mexico – Read and Learn …………………………20

Art of Mexico – What I Learned …………………..…….21

Exploring Mexican Art .…………………..………………....22

My Artwork - Art of Mexico……………………...……....…23

Art of China – Read and Learn ……………………….……24

Art of China – What I Learned ……………………..……...25

Exploring Chinese Art .…………………..………………....26

My Artwork - Art of China………………………….........…27

Thank You For Downloading………………………...........28

Find More………………………….......................…......…29

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Activities from

Music Around the World!

This unit includes- Read and learn pages with scan video clips!, what I learned recall pages, exploring musicians/instruments/songs homework pages, listening activities, test your knowledge activities, and flashcards for the classroom!

Instruments covered in this resource:

Japan - Dadaiko, Chindon Taiko, Kakko

Uganda, Mali {East & West Africa} - Djembe, Ngoma, Balafon

Italy - Cello, Mandolin, Accordion

India - Pungi, Veena, Kamaichi

Russia - Domra, Balalaika

Brazil - Timbales, Berimbau, Afoxe'

France - Flutina, Bugle, Hurdy-Gurdy

Spain - Castanets, Maracas, Bandurria

Table of Contents:

Overview of Musical Instrument Categories………………4

Music of Japan – Read and Learn………………......…….5

Music of Japan – What I learned – Recall.………………..6

Explore Music of Japan Homework……………………......7

Music of Mali & Uganda – Read and Learn…………….…………....8

Music of Mali & Uganda – What I learned – Recall…………..……..9

Explore Music of Mali & Uganda Homework………………………..10

Music of Italy – Read and Learn……………….…........…..11

Music of Italy – What I Learned – Recall………….……….12

Explore Italian Music Homework……………………...........13

Music of India – Read and Learn…………………………..14

Music of India – What I Learned - Recall…….…………...15

Explore Music of India Homework……………………...….16

Music of Russia – Read and Learn…………………...……17

Music of Russia – What I learned – Recall………………...18

Explore Russian Music Homework…………………….......19

Music of France – Read and Learn…………………….......20

Music of France – What I learned – Recall………………..21

Explore French Music Homework…………………………..22

Music of Spain – Read and Learn……………………….....23

Music of Spain – What I learned – Recall………………….24

Explore Spanish Music Homework………………………....25

Music of Brazil – Read and Learn…………………………..26

Music of Brazil – What I Learned – Recall………………....27

Explore Brazilian Music Homework………………………...28

Turn the Music Up! – Exercise…………………………..…..29

Test Your Knowledge – Instruments………………………..30

Test Your Knowledge Writing Page……………………...…31

Test Your Knowledge Answer Key………………………….32

Classroom Cards………………………………………….33-40

Thank You Page…………………..………………….....……41

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