In this packet you will find reading passages and interactive activities for 30 countries. Students can learn a little bit about each country, then expand upon their learning through discussions and further research. They will learn about the different ways that people live. In the back of the packet there are flag cards and country names that you can use in your interactive notebook or as a game with the class. Also included is a passport so that students can write which countries they have visited as you teach about each country and an Around the World booklet. Countries explored include: Italy, France, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, New Zealand, USA, Canada, England, Germany, Norway, Brazil, Japan, China, India, South Africa, Australia, Thailand, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Portugal, Turkey, Albania, South Korea, Ukraine, Tunisia, Finland, Morocco, and the Netherlands. This can be used as a standalone unit on cultures around the world or it can be used to supplement your social studies curriculum. For the Christmas Around the World Literacy and Craftivities, click here . All artwork is original and created by myself. Thanks for stopping by my store, Yvonne Crawford

Australia, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Australia compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Ruby who lives in the country of Australia. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Australia 2. A 2 page letter from Ruby that describes her life in Australia 3. Facts about Australia and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make a didgeridoo 7. Create an Australian sheep 8. Create Aboriginal artwork 8. Postcard Writing Activity 10. Aussie Life Writing Activity 11. Australian Slang Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Australia 14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Scotland Puerto Rico Israel Greece Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

England, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in England compared to how people live their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Jack who lives in the country of England. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about England 2. A 2 page letter from Jack that describes his life in England 3. Facts about England and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make 3D English Flag 7. Create Festive Crackers 8. Color an English Foot Guard 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. English Life Writing Activity 11. British Slang Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about England 13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Scotland Puerto Rico Israel Greece Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Brazil, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Brazil compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Thiago who lives in the country of Brazil. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Brazil 2. A 2 page letter from Thiago that describes his life in Brazil 3. Facts about Brazil and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make Maracas 7. Make a Brazilian Flag 8. Carnival Masks 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. Half a Day of School Writing Activity 11. Basic Portuguese Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Brazil 13. Color a Soccer Player 14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Scotland Puerto Rico Israel Greece Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Ireland, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Ireland compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Sarah who lives in the country of Ireland. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Ireland 2. A 2 page letter from Sarah that describes her life in Ireland 3. Facts about Ireland and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Irish Flag Activity 7. Make a 3D Shamrock Activity 8. Design Your Own Irish Dance Costume 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. How Can I Help?... Writing Activity 11. Basic Gaelic Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Ireland 13. Shamrock Potato Stamps 14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity You can also use this packet for St. Patrick's Day! Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Puerto Rico Israel Greece Scotland Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Norway, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Norway compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Ingrid who lives in the country of Norway. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Norway 2. A 2 page letter from Ingrid that describes her life in Norway 3. Facts about Norway and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Woven Heart Activity 7. Make Mittens Activity 8. Norwegian Girl Coloring Page 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. If I Had to Go Grocery Shopping I Would... Writing Activity 11. Basic Norwegian Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Norway 13. Design Your Own Viking Helmet 14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Scotland Puerto Rico Israel Greece Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Canada, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Canada, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Marc who lives in the country of Canada. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Canada 2. A 2 page letter from Marc that describes his life in Canada 3. Facts about Canada and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make a Canadian Beaver Activity 7. Make a 3D Maple Leaf Activity 8. Snowflake Craft 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. During the Long Winter... Writing Activity 11. Basic French Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Canada 13. Color a Mountie 14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Scotland Puerto Rico Israel Greece Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Italy? Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Italy through the eyes of an Italian boy named Matteo. Students will see what it’s like to attend school in Italy, what food they might eat, what sports they might play, and what they might do with their families for fun on weekends. Great for Distance Learning! Included in This Kid’s Life: Italy: A letter from Matteo to your students about what life is like as a kid in Italy A colorful presentation (Google Slides and/or PowerPoint) made by Matteo about Italy Color photographs of famous places in Italy Writing activities about Italy Crafts to create about Italian life A crossword puzzle, word search, secret code puzzle, and more! Contents: Introduction What I Think Life in Italy is Like… A Letter from Matteo in Italy Questions about Matteo’s Letter Italy in Pictures Fun Facts About Italy Puerto Rican flag Secret Code About Italy Italy Word Search Make Your Own Gelato Create an Italian Flag Make a Leaning Tower of Pisa Design your own Pasta Dish Postcard from Italy Writing Activity Basic Spanish Phrases Italy Crossword Puzzle All About Italy Similarities and Differences Life in Italy Color a Boy from Italy All artwork is original and created by myself. Thank you very much for checking out my products! Yvonne Crawford

Mexico, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Mexico compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Maria who lives in the country of Mexico. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Mexico 2. A 2 page letter from Maria that describes her life in Mexico 3. Facts about Mexico and discussion questions 4. Mexico Word Search Puzzle 5. Mexico Secret Code Puzzle 6. Mexican Flag Activity 7. Make Mexican Maracas Activity 8. Make a Piñata Activity 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. How Can I Help? Writing Activity 11. Basic Spanish Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Mexico 13. Design Your Own Sombrero Activity 14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity 15. Coloring Page 16. All About Mexico Page I hope your students enjoy my Mexico packet! Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Scotland Puerto Rico Israel Greece Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Japan, This Kid's Life Japan is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Japan compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Aki who lives in the country of Japan. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Japan 2. A 2 page letter from Aki that describes her life in Japan 3. Facts about Japan and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Japanese Doll Activity 7. Make a Japanese Meal Activity 8. Make a Japanese Fan Activity 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. If I Visited Japan, I Would...Writing Activity 11. Basic Japanese Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Japan 13. Kimono Coloring Sheet 14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity 15. Coloring Page 16. All about Japan Page Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Scotland Puerto Rico Israel Greece Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

China, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Li Min who lives in the country of China. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about China 2. A letter from Li Min that describes her life in China 3. Facts about China and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Chinese New Year Lesson and Activity 7. Make Your Own Peasant Hat Activity 8. Design Your Own Rice Dish Activity 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. If I had to go to school on Saturdays...Writing Activity 11. Basic Chinese Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about China 13. Dragon Activity 14. Lantern Graphic Organizer and Writing Sheet 15. All about China This packet is perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year and for any time of the year when you want to give your students more insight into China. Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Scotland Puerto Rico Israel Greece Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

France, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Louis who lives in the country of France. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about France 2. A letter from Louis that describes his life in France 3. Facts about France and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Poisson d'Avril (Fish of April) Lesson and Activity 7. Make Your Own Paper Beret Activity 8. Design Your Own Pastry Activity 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. If I had Wednesdays off from school...Writing Activity 11. Basic French Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle for Basic French Phrases 13. France Writing Activity and Graphic Organizer 14. All about France Printable Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Scotland Puerto Rico Israel Greece Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Morocco, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Morocco compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Hamza who lives in the country of Morocco. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Morocco 2. A 2 page letter from Hamza that describes his life in Morocco 3. Facts about Morocco and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make Moroccan Pottery 7. Create a Sand Painting 8. Good Luck Hand Craft 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. Morocco Life Writing Activity 11. Basic French Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Morocco 13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life: Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount! China France Germany Japan Mexico Italy India Canada Norway Russia Ireland Brazil England Australia Saudi Arabia Spain South Korea Thailand Morocco New Zealand Netherlands Argentina Peru Ukraine Portugal Finland Tunisia Kenya Scotland Puerto Rico Israel Greece Chile Antarctica Egypt United States Switzerland Hungary Colombia Belgium Wales Venezuela Turkey Dominican Republic Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Sweden Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia Poland Pakistan Slovakia Iceland Austria All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

New Zealand, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in New Zealand compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Charlotte who lives in the country of New Zealand. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about New Zealand 2. A 2 page letter from Charlotte that describes her life in New Zealand 3. Facts about New Zealand and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make a Kiwi 7. Create a Maori Tattoo Mask 8. Color a New Zealand Girl 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. New Zealand Life Writing Activity 11. New Zealand Slang Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about New Zealand 13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Netherlands, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Netherlands compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Lieke who lives in the country of the Netherlands. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about the Netherlands 2. A 2 page letter from Lieke that describes his life in the Netherlands 3. Facts about the Netherlands and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make a Windmill 7. Create a Tulip Garden 8. Color a Windmill 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. Tulip Writing Activity 11. Basic Dutch Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about the Netherlands 13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity 14. All About the Netherlands All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Argentina, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Argentina compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Santiago who lives in the country of Argentina. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Argentina 2. A 2 page letter from Santiago that describes his life in Argentina 3. Facts about Argentina and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make a La Boca Collage 7. Create an Argentinian Butterfly 8. Create a Flag Activity 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. Bilingual Life Writing Activity 11. Basic Spanish Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Argentina 13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Peru, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Peru compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Daniela who lives in the country of Peru. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Peru 2. A 2 page letter from Daniela that describes her life in Peru 3. Facts about Peru and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make a Rain Stick 7. Create a Foil Sun 8. Color a Windmill 9. Peruvian Nomad Writing Activity 10. Peru Writing Activity 11. Basic Spanish Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Peru 13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Kenya, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Kenya compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Gitonga who lives in the country of Kenya. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Kenya 2. A 2 page letter from Gitonga that describes his life in Kenya 3. Facts about Kenya and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make an African Maasai Necklace 7. Create a Kenyan Flag 8. Color a Kenyan Boy 9. Life Without Running Water Writing Activity 10. Basic Swahili Phrases 11. Crossword Puzzle about Kenya 12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Finland, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Finland compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Noora who lives in the country of Finland. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Finland 2. A 2 page letter from Noora that describes her life in Finland 3. Facts about Finland and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make a Pair of Finnish Mittens 7. Create a Finnish Flag 8. Color a Finnish Girl 9. A New Sport Writing Activity 10. Basic Finnish Phrases 11. Crossword Puzzle about Finland 12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Greece, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Greece compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Dimitris who lives in Greece. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Greece 2. A 2 page letter from Dimitris that describes his life in Greece 3. Facts about Greece and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make a Greek Flag 7. Create a Laurel Wreath 8. Postcard Writing Activity 9. Olympics Writing Activity 10. Greek Phrases 11. Crossword Puzzle about Greece 12. Color a Grecian Boy 13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity 15. All about Greece Page All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford