Archives for the ‘Kids from Around the World’ Category

Meet Artyom from Armenia

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Learn a little about Artyom, a 10-year-old from Armenia.



Becoming Bilingual

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Cassandra is an immigrant from Haiti. She speaks both English and Haitian Creole. If your first language is something other than English, practice it and don’t forget it. You’ll be glad you did!



Your Turn: Should police be arresting kids in school?

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

“School districts should have enough money to hire better teachers and counselors to help the kids in trouble and prevent future problems.”



Meet Ani From Armenia

Apr 18th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Learn about Ani, age 13, and some facts about her country, Armenia.



Your Turn: What do you like about playing sports?

Mar 15th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

IndyKids asked these girls what sports they play and what they like about playing sports.



Meet Duckens from Haiti

Mar 15th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Learn about Duckens, age 10, and how he and his family were affected by the January 12, 2010 earthquake.



Meet Jermaine from Guam

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Learn a little about Jermaine, age 8, and what life is like on Guam, an island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory of the United States.



A Chinese New Year Celebration

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Xin Nan (Nancy), 13, lives in New York City. She is originally from China and she wrote this essay about Chinese New Year in Chinese and in English.



A Chinese New Year Celebration, Full Essay

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Hi. My name is Xin Nan, also known as Nancy here in New York. Did you know that in China many people celebrate the New Year on February 14th? Although in the United States New Years Day is on January 1st, Chinese New Year is not! In China, there are two different [...]



Meet… Eric from Congo

Nov 15th, 2009 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Don’t insult other people. Be nice and don’t misbehave.