Cultural Exploration on a Budget
You don’t have to travel around the world to expose your children to the world around them. Here are five ways to to explore other cultures without breaking the bank.
Tip #1
Visit cultural festivals in your town. Most have free admission and it’s a great way to experience food, art and music from another culture.
Tip #2
Your local library can be a great resource. Check out books on other countries, listen to cultural music or research people of other cultures who have made a difference in our world.
Tip #3
Change things up at dinner and try some new dishes. Instead of your usual pizza or spaghetti, spice things up by trying tamales or falafles.
Tip #4
Call a school in your area and find out if they have an ESL (English as a second language) student that is looking for an English speaking mentor. This is a great way for you child to make a new friend and learn new things.
Tip #5
Open your doors. Invite neighbors over from different cultures and have an international dinner.
I’ve been a part of the WOOD TV8 team since 2005. As a producer, I work side by side with Maranda making things happen behind the scenes. I coordinate Maranda’s Park Parties each summer and work on various station projects through out the year. I also serve as the producer of Maranda’s weekly half-hour show, Where You Live. My blog inspirations come from stories on the job and my life as a busy mom of a three year old daughter.