Camila a new student from Columbia by learning about her country its attractions customs and language and includes a recipe to make arepas and instructions for to create a collage.
Find out about the wonders of Great Britain as Jennifer, her classmates, and her teacher prepare to welcome Michael, who hails from York, England. Before his arrival, the class will learn about exotic places like Buckingham Palace and Stonehenge, fun words like lorry and torch, and even British customs like taking hot tea and celebrating with haggis. Share the recipe for the classic dish Welsh rarebit and follow instructions for making a Union Jack. Join the excitement as Jennifer and her class Meet a New Student from Great Britain.
Mayowa Adewale, an eight-year-old girl from Nigeria, will join Julie’s third-grade class next week. Julie and her classmates are determined to learn all they can about Nigeria in order to welcome Mayowa to the United States. They discover that Nigeria is a land of many peoples and cultures. The “giant of Africa” is a land of rain forests and savannas, villages and modern cities, and home to 135 million people who speak over 250 different languages. The students learn how to prepare Mayowa’s favorite food, dodo, and make a Nigerian mask. Kaabo, Mayowa!
As soon as the teacher announced that a new student from Israel was joining their class, the kids were ready for a party! Stephanie and the others found out there was a lot to know about Israel before Ziv arrived. They heard about ancient stories, languages, and traditions that are alive today. High tech, nature, soldiers, and candy–there were so many things to explore. Yummy new foods and fun crafts filled the room on the day their new friend Ziv arrived from Israel.
Everywhere across the United States, children from other countries are joining American classrooms. How can their classmates prepare? Learning about the culture, geography, and history of the new student's native country can help smooth the transition. Greeting the student with a few words in his or her language, making a traditional craft, and whipping up a well-known dish are all sure to help the child feel welcome. In this vibrant and colorful series, students and teachers can find out how to Meet a new Student—and maybe make a new friend. A new student from Tanzania is joining Jack's third grade class and everyone is curious. Read about this African land that was shaped by ancient volcanoes. Millions of years ago, ash from a volcano hardened around human footprints. These fossils show that humans walked in Tanzania, standing on two feet, more than three million years ago. Animals now live in a huge crater left after a volcano collapsed. Find out about the Maasai, one of the many tribal people of East Africa who still live in traditional ways. Then join Jack and his class in preparing a traditional East African food called ugali and welcoming a New Student from Tanzania. Jamo!
For two months, Kimberly had kept her secret: a pen pal from Mexico! Now her long-distance friend is going to be a student in Kimberly’s school, and neither girl can wait to meet the other. As Mrs. Turner’s class prepares for Marisa’s arrival, they learn a great deal about her lively home country. Join Kimberly and her classmates as they find out about Mexico’s exciting history, busy cities, and traditional foods. Help them welcome Marisa with chips and guacamole and a party piñata. Hola, Marisa!
A new student from Australia is joining Stacey's third grade class and everyone is curious. They want to know everything about the land "Down Under!" This country is home to kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and other wildlife found nowhere else in the world. Nearby in the Pacific Ocean is the Great Barrier Reef, the largest natural feature on the planet. Find out how people from Europe discovered Australia, and about the aboriginal people who were already living there. Then join Stacey and her class in preparing some "bikkies" and welcoming a New Student From Australia.
From afar, Haiti, a small country on the island of Hispaniola, seems like any other Caribbean paradise. There are lush jungles, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. But a closer look at the island country reveals a stark glimpse into the third world. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. The government is unstable, crime is rampant, education is for the lucky, and hope is hard to come by. Find out how the Haitian people overcome poverty, killer storms, and mudslides to celebrate a culture rich in French, Spanish, and African history when American schoolchildren Meet a New Student from Haiti.