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Recent updates December 2023

  • Now, with over 2800 pages of original content for download at nominal costs.
  • NEW… Climate Action Vocabulary Puzzles – Thirty exciting double puzzles for Ages 9-12 years to help children learn climate action vocabulary.
  • NEW… Alphabetic Puzzles – 86 puzzles in two levels about the natural environment in the UAE for ages 5-8 years. These puzzles help children to be familiar with environmental vocabulary necessary to introduce the concept of climate change.
  • NEW… 76 alphabet puzzles, 10 word search puzzles,
  • NEW,,, The Choo-Choo Train Guided Projects – Place-based (UAE) fun and engaging whole school program to inspire students to recognize the complexities of climate related issues and take action on them. Promoting the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal13 (Climate Action).
  • Climate Action Puzzles. Place-based (UAE) Climate Action puzzles for Universities, Middle, and High schools to help students deepen their understanding of climate change challenges and actions taken in the UAE.  These fun and engaging puzzles can be used as starter/break time/circle time/extra-curricular club activities. Promoting the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal13 (Climate Action).
  • The Zesty Climate Probe. Place-based (UAE) projects for universities & high schools to help students investigate the challenges of climate change and find solutions for them. Promoting the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal13 (Climate Action).
  • The Earth Dance Drama Fiesta. Place-based (UAE) fun and engaging innovative dance drama projects for universities & high schools to help students recognize the complexities of climate related issues and develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to adapt and respond to them. Promoting the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal13 (Climate Action).
  • The Freeze & Chill Climate Action Tableau Vivant. Place-based (UAE) fun and engaging tableau drama activities for universities, high & middle schools to help students recognize the complexities of climate.
  • Climate Change Education Series 2 | THE Cool & Whacky Climate Action Fashion Show for universities & high schools.
  • Climate Change Education Series 1 | Voice of the earth – Climate Action UAE. Place-based (UAE) group role-play activity ideas that promote the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal 13 (Climate Action) for universities & high schools.
  • Voice of the Earth – Place-based (UAE) group role-play activity ideas that promote the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals for University, high school, middle school & primary students to encourage motivation and engagement in the classroom.

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UAE National Day resources

Guided middle-school and high- school projects to instill values of patriotism and respect for the UAE. Also includes activities for ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 12.

History and Geography in UAE

UAE themed history and geography activities for ages 5 to 8, 9 to 12 and high schools.

UAE Flag Day resources

Activities for ages 5 to 8, 9 to 12, middle school and high school guided projects to raise awareness and respect for the UAE flag.

UAE Martyr's Day resources

Commemoration Day activities for ages 5 to 8, 9 to 12 and guided middle school and high school projects to remember and honor the legacy of the UAE heroes who sacrificed their lives for the UAE.

Curriculum Programs for the UAE

Innovative digital community projects for schools about the UAE. Intended in developing 21st century skills in students by learning about a common UAE theme. These unique curriculum programs are a blend of place-based and project-based learning. It can be easily merged with the main curriculum of the school.

Walking curriculum is a novel tool in imparting environmental education. All classrooms do not require four walls around you. Educators can use these interdisciplinary activities when they want the learning to take place outdoors. This program is about a walk in the UAE with a curricular focus.

Math resources.  Teaching resources for Math.

Math cross-curricular activities for ages 5 to 8, 9 to 12 and middle schools. Math concepts linked to UAE culture, environmental protection and sustainability.

Collection of AFL templates, media resources, bookmarks, posters, info-graphics, videos and many more.