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Trisha DePasquale

Passport Adventures

I show teachers how to make kids feel like they're traveling the world. I've been teaching for 18 years and have spoken at educator conferences in multiple countries. My 30+ travel lessons are made for early childhood students and cover places aroudnd the globe 🌎

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💂Nutcrackers in December

Hi Reader, This week, we’re “traveling” to London, England, and it is one of my favorite places to bring into the classroom during December. The history, traditions, and festive feeling make it such a rich learning experience for students. One fun connection is nutcrackers. While many people associate them with Germany because of the ballet, nutcrackers became popular across Europe, including in England, as decorative Christmas figures. They open the door to conversations about European...

6 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, December is the perfect time to travel north with your students, at least in spirit. This week, I am spotlighting Quebec, Canada, to introduce students to our neighbor to the north while celebrating culture, language, food, and winter traditions. 🌎 Teaching About Our U.S. Neighbor Canada is the second-largest country in the world and shares the longest international border with the United States. Many students do not realize just how closely connected our countries are through...

13 days ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, This week’s classroom journey takes us to one of the most breathtaking places on Earth: Santorini. Known for its white-washed buildings, iconic blue-domed churches, and sunsets that look straight out of a painting, Santorini is a magical destination to bring into your classroom. Welcome to Santorini 🏝️ Where Even the Land Tells a Story Santorini wasn’t always shaped like a crescent. Thousands of years ago, a massive volcanic eruption caused the center of the island to collapse,...

20 days ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, This week, let’s celebrate the power of exploring our own country with our students. We spend so much time dreaming of far-off places (which is wonderful!), but there is something truly special about helping kids discover the incredible landscapes, cultures, and stories right here at home. When we teach them about the places in their own country, we help them build curiosity, pride, and a deeper connection to the world around them. ⭐ Spotlight Destination: Bryce Canyon National...

27 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, This month, our classroom traveled (virtually!) to the heart of Australia: Uluru, one of the most iconic landmarks in the world and a deeply sacred site to the Anangu people, the Traditional Owners of the land. This is located in the Northern Territory. Uluru at sunset - no camera filter was used As soon as my students saw photos and videos of Uluru, they were mesmerized. The rich red color, the way it changes with the light, and the vast desert surrounding it left them in awe. But...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, Recently, my students traveled (virtually!) to one of the most incredible places on Earth: the Galápagos Islands. These islands are bursting with wildlife that can’t be found anywhere else, making them the perfect destination to spark curiosity and wonder in kids. Welcome to the Galápagos Islands! I have to admit, before we started, I wasn’t sure if my class was going to burst out laughing at the name “blue-footed boobies.” But surprisingly, not one giggled! They just accepted it...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, I hope you're doing well and wanted to invite you to participate in something I am super excited about. If your students love art, imagination, and hands-on learning, you won’t want to miss Crayola Creativity Week! This free, weeklong event runs from January 26-February 1 and celebrates creativity in classrooms all around the world. It’s going to be such a fun way to connect your students to global learning. Last year, classrooms from 122 countries participated! Imagine your...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, I hope you're doing well and had a smooth and successful week in your classroom. As we head into the next week, I want to pause and check in, share a little craft idea from my students, and also highlight some upcoming global celebrations you might weave into your lessons or classroom community. My students pretended to travel to the North Island of New Zealand last week. They learned some fun facts about the kiwi bird. Here is what I shared with them: Kiwis are flightless birds...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, There’s a certain kind of magic in Havana... the kind that catches your eye in its colorful streets and stays in your heart long after you’ve left. This week, my students and I “traveled” there through our imaginations and art supplies! To bring Havana to life, we studied photos of the city’s famous pastel buildings and vintage cars. Then, using chalk pastels, each student created their own scene. They used bright colors such as yellows, ocean blues, coral pinks, and mint greens...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, This week, my students and I “traveled” all the way to Cairo, Egypt and no actual passport was required! ✈️ To make our imaginary trip come alive, we pretended to ride camels around the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.Here’s a simple way you can do this too: have your students turn their chairs around so the back becomes the camel’s head! Camels stand up back legs first and it will feel like you might tip over and fall on their heads, so have your students lean back in their...

2 months ago • 1 min read