Oregon Scientific SmartGlobe Manual page 7

Sports
Being active is fun and healthy. Sports can teach achievement as well as playing part of a team.
Discover the sports enjoyed around the world.
Sportsmanship – an ethos of life:
It is important to foster a sense of good sportsmanship - to treat everyone with respect. This respect and
appreciation then transfers to other areas of life. Help your child understand that winning is not everything,
that they should have fun. The real winners are those who continue despite difficulty, all the while behaving
with dignity. Small actions like congratulating the opposing side is not easy to do but is crucial.
Music
Music is the global language of the world. Regional music is brought alive with lively and fun animation by a
touch on the globe.
Just pour some rice into an empty bottle and shake away. Try experimenting with different content
(such as beans) and see what noises you can make.
National Anthem
Learn about National Anthems and flags around the world.
Find out more about your flag – the history and the symbolism behind it.
Teach your child which country they live in and their nationality.
Languages
It is fun to make friends around the world. Learn how to say hello in different places,
the name of the languages and where they are spoken.
Using the well known simple cut out men (decorated differently), you can explain to your child
that while we may all look a bit different, dress a bit different, speak a bit different,
we are actually the same people and share the world together.
The differences simply make the world a more interesting place to live in.
Clothes
Clothes associated with different countries have been selected to show diversity,
function, ceremonial importance as well as their continued use.
Weather and clothes:
Talk to your child about different clothes and their important function. Discuss with your child the four
seasons and the weather associated with each.
Then discuss which clothing is associated with the different seasons. Some examples of clothing are:
woolen hats, mittens, sunglasses, jackets, swim suits, raincoats, and umbrellas.
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