World Cultures: Social Studies

Our Educational Resources and Fun Finds Make Learning About Different Cultures a Blast

Hooray for learning about social studies the fun way! With our variety of social studies and geography classroom supplies, we can help you teach little learners all about cultural diversity and countries from around the globe. Best of all, when you shop Oriental Trading, you're guaranteed to score smart savings with our A+ brainy buys

Take students for a trip around the globe - without ever leaving your desks! Learn all about the people of China, the history of France, the landmarks of Germany and so much more. To help students become accustomed to these different customs, start by shopping this onsite shop at Oriental Trading. This collection of social studies resources includes plenty of ways for educators to celebrate diversity and cultural awareness - and have fun doing it too!

Your journey through this collection begins with our visual learning tools. Perfect for geography and cultural lesson plans, our sets of posters, flags and bulletin board cutouts are encouraging and engaging for visual learners. After all, students memorize facts better with tools they can see, and these charts and aids are ideal classroom supplies to display all around your classroom. Our Cultures Around the World Posters truly showcase what life looks like in countries such as France, Russia, China, Italy and more. Beyond this, we also offer Color Your Own "All About a Country" Posters that kids can use as they research one place in specific. Teach children about imports, exports, holidays and history as they use their own markers to make their report bright and engaging. For kids who prefer kinesthetic learning, we carry plenty of hands-on finds that let them bring different cultural activities to life. From plush hand puppets to an assortment of hats that looks like it contains styles from across the globe, these adorable items make it possible for kids to put on a play as they learn about different ways of living.

And we've got just the thing to make your classroom library wow-worthy! Our capstone Around the World Books come in a set of six, each featuring full-color photographs and easy-to-understand facts that teach students about the importance of recognizing and treasuring diversity. Pair these books with our Laminated Cultures of the World Bookmarks, each printed with information about different countries. Great for younger students, these fun finds are must-have learning tools that open up the borders of young minds and give them dreams of far-away lands!