Welcome! A new school year is already here – kick it off right. Download these resources to use in your classroom and to share with friends and colleagues.

VIF international teachers and a VIF intercultural specialist share their ideas for jump-starting the school year and introducing your students to other cultures and other countries.

• White paper: Five Easy Ways to Help Students Learn About Culture
  
  Think that teaching students about other cultures will cut into your regular classroom instruction? Think again. It’s easy to weave cultural lessons into your classroom, providing students with a new outlook on the world.



• Lesson Plan: The Summer Olympics
  
  Teachers can adapt this lesson plan for elementary-school students at any level. Use the Olympic Games as a starting point for engaging students in a conversation about cultures from around the world.