Traveling, Researching & Teaching

Petra by Day, Petra by Night—Two Different Worlds, One Timeless Wonder World Curriculum/Cultural Experiences - by Ms. Mila Vasconcelos...

Portuguese Experiences: Exploring Porto's Artistic Workshops and Bolhão Market Culinary While staying in Porto, Portugal, I had the...

One of the most insteresting places I visited was the Museum of Graffiti, the first museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the history, evolution, and celebration of graffiti art. It was fascinating to learn how graffiti, once criminalized and hidden in subways and alleys, has become a global art movement...

From my own experience tasting, crafting, and learning in Zurich, to seeing my students bring their ideas to life in the art room...

When my friends and I arrived in Paris for the Summer vacation of 2024, we noticed a very curious fact: the French people, no matter what...

The Tree of Life In Bahrain: The Story Behind This Centenary Natural Element World Curriculum - By Ms. Mila Vasconcelos The Tree of Life...

Wearing a Claddagh ring carries a hidden message depending on how you wear it. Worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward...

This technique has been passed down within families, and at Wayan Balik Art Studio, I could see that firsthand. The studio was more than...

There are moments in life when dreams finally come true. Visiting Claude Monet’s house in Giverny was one of those moments for me.

This January, I am introducing a theme in my classroom called “Faces of the World.” This theme celebrates diversity while encouraging...

Built in 1782, the Grand Palace served as the royal residence for over 150 years and remains a spiritual and cultural centerpiece of Thai...

...my number one experience this year was undoubtedly the Water Cleansing Ritual at Taman Beji Griya Waterfall in Bali.

Located in Istanbul, overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, this iconic landmark showed me how the Ottoman Empire was.

Futebol, Football, or Soccer – The Brazilian National Passion World Curriculum/Elementary Classes - Brazil - by Ms. Mila Vasconcelos...

Exploring the underground city of Derinkuyu. Despite my initial hesitation about descending into narrow, windowless passageways, I found mys

The Art of Pearling: Exploring Bahrain’s Cultural Heritage Multicultural Curriculum - Bahrain - by Ms. Mila Vasconcelos The experiences...