Disclosure: I was provided with a complimentary copy of The Soccer Fence for this book review; however, all opinions are my own. As the World Cup draws to a close, it is worth remembering that the game has reverberations off the field as well as on. Kids around the world grow up playing football (soccer)...

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July 7, 2014

MKB One World Futbol World Cup Giveaway: Help Us Donate to Needy Communities

by Leanna

According to Maria Montessori, “Play is the work of the child.” Yet in many communities around the world, children are denied this simple, basic developmental need because of poverty or other hardship. That is why we are so excited to support One World Futbol in their mission to bring the healing power of play to...

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July 1, 2014

Volcano Birthday Party

by Leanna

This post is part of the World Cup for Kids project from Multicultural Kid Blogs. Each time Costa Rica plays, I will be doing a post on some aspect of that country’s culture. Today I am sharing about our volcano birthday party! My Monkey loooooves volcanoes! We even got to visit several with him...

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June 25, 2014

Geology Activity: Learning about Iran’s Tectonic Plates with Play Dough

by Leanna

This post is part of the World Cup for Kids project from Multicultural Kid Blogs. Each time Iran plays, I will be doing a post on some aspect of that country’s culture. Today I am sharing a geology activity we did to learn about Iran’s tectonic plates! This post contains an affiliate link. If you...

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June 24, 2014

Family Travel: Top Ten Places to Visit with Kids in San Jose Costa Rica

by Leanna

This post is part of the World Cup for Kids project from Multicultural Kid Blogs. Each time Costa Rica plays, I will be doing a post on some aspect of that country’s culture. Today I am sharing some of our favorite spots to visit in San Jose Costa Rica! I am been lucky enjoy to visit...

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June 20, 2014

Costa Rican Snack: Empanadas

by Leanna

This post is part of the World Cup for Kids project from Multicultural Kid Blogs. Each time Costa Rica plays, I will be doing a post on some aspect of that country’s culture. Today I am sharing about one of our favorite snacks! Many countries throughout Latin America have some version of the empanada – the...

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