Interested in Global Education? Don't have the time to research? Trust me, I get it! As educators, we are pulled in so many directions, and we don't always have the time to devote to something new. So, here are some little things you can do to get your classroom involved in Global Education TODAY!
These goals, developed by the United Nations provide guidelines for making big improvements in our world. Get your students talking about them and look for ways you can incorporate them into your lessons. Share this video with your students to get them engaged. Use this document to find small, daily actions you and your students can do to transform our world. Peruse this document to find more ways to teach about SDGs.
Help students find genuine, authentic connections with people around the world. Start by watching this video to see the impact that authentic conversations can have on students. Sign up on Empatico.org to match with another classroom around the world and have virtual conversations with one another. Find Pen Pals for your students whether through connections you have or through an online platform.
Have you and your class ever used GoNoodle before? Ever need a brain break whether that means a few minutes of yoga or a dance party? What if every time you and and your class took a brain break, you were helping to feed the world? UNICEF Kid Power Up gets your class up and moving and helps them develop empathy for others.