Teachers were asked whether the assembly topics and content could be incorporated into writing assignments or student work. Here are some replies: “ Yes, definitely. We do multicultural activities throughout the year and we’re working on a cultural unity and diversity in social studies.” - B. Radelpeffe, Grade 2 , Oakmont Elementary School “ Absolutely – we just finished a unit on ancestors and families in Social Studies.” - Marie Boswell, Teacher, Arrowhead Elementary School “ Yes, we are studying geography in social studies right now and this fit perfectly.” - S. Neis, Teacher, Titus Elementary School “ Yes, it tied in perfectly with our current social studies unit on ancestors.” - Lynn Meyers, Teacher, Arrowhead Elementary School “ Yes, after the assembly, we discussed transportation and how kids around the world get to school.” - Jen Slater, Teacher, Titus Elementary School “ Yes - it fit in perfectly with our immigration unit.” - Mrs. McKeown, Grade 2, Oakmont Elementary School “ Yes, it could be incorporated into our World Tour Unit.” - Lisa Pomaste, Kindergarten Teacher, Oakmont Elementary School.” “ Definitely. We had a class discussion of how important it is to know what other children have in common with us here in the USA.” - Annemarie C. Macrina, Teacher, Arrowhead Elementary School “ Yes, we are currently talking about different cultures and heritages” - Krista O’Donnell, Grade 2, Oakmont Elementary School “ I think it will be especially useful in classroom meeting time.” - Linda Labowoitz, Teacher, Oakmont Elementary School “ Yes, especially the general theme that despite differences we are all basically the same.” - S. Kets, Grade 4, Arrowhead Elementary School “ Yes. Writer’s workshop would be an appropriate opportunity to display knowledge learned from this assembly.” - Mike Yosifon, Teacher, Arrowhead Elementary School “ Yes. Social skills, civics, journal responsibility.” - R. Shuer, Teacher, Titus Elementary School |
Grade Levels
There are now three Kids Across The World assembly progams: preK to 2,
3-5, 6-8
New! The assembly program for grades
6-8
Recognizing that
older students need material that engages on a more demanding level, we
created a more advanced program for grades 6-8. This version includes
a different introduction, a more advanced look at global issues, more
curriculum-related material, and our latest story- about a valiant tsunami
orphan called Mak, and how a donation from a USA school improved her life.
A great example of civic responsibility - and how kids really can change
the world!
Assembly
Description
A lively, interactive 45-minute - one hour program (length
depends on school schedule and grade level) that effortlessly draws students
into different cultures through a tightly-woven presentation of stunning
photography, entertaining stories, maps and music. The real-life stories-
of real kids - incorporate a wide range of topics, from the rainforest
and desert to family, play, festivals, geography, school, transportation,
and housing. The assembly ends with a brief Q & A session –and
a look at the impressive display of toys (see below) and props such as
hand-made kites from Malaysia featured in the presentation.
A 20-page Teacher’s Guide, with
lesson plans, is sent to the school two weeks before the assembly. Teachers
are also given a Q & A handout on the day which reinforces the concepts
in a quick, easy way.
Toys
Students of all ages love this exciting display of toys (many
of them made by kids) from around the world, including soccer balls made
from plastic bags, 'push cars' made from coat hangers, shoe polish tins
and coca-cola cans, and dolls made from scraps of material and corn husks.
We now have four completely different toys made from coca-cola cans!
Program Content
The assembly consists of five photo-stories – each featuring a different
child,and introduced with a map of the world, and how to say 'hello' in
that particular language. The stories are seamlessly linked by themes
such as play, going to school, helping out at home, etc.
The entire program is framed around the work of a globe-trotting photojournalist - and how she turns an idea into a published story.
Bookings
Please contact Joan-Sara
for fees and scheduling.
Room size
and equipment
Any room that will comfortably fit the number of children attending, and
which will be
dark enough for a good PowerPoint presentation. The assembly is usually
given in an auditorium: I stand in the front, in the middle, with the
projector, and the children usually sit on the floor. Chairs are put along
the sides for teachers and visitors.
I bring my own laptop and computer projector, but need:
- A screen (the larger the
- Cart for the laptop/projector
- Hand-held mike