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map of Egypt
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See Egypt through a child’s eyes. Wander off the beaten track, right into the heart of the fascinating and ancient land. The capital, Cairo, is currently home to around 10 million people. Here are some sights you won’t want to miss:
boats on the Nile
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camels and pyramids
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men and boys with donkey carts selling vegetables
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pointy minarets on mosques
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Interested in learning more about Egypt? Here are a few free printables and books you might enjoy.
Free coloring pages for children:
Egyptian flag
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map of Egypt
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camel and pyramids
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“A little boy is getting ready to sleep, and before he goes to bed he bids goodnight to all that he loves about Cairo in a tender heartfelt poem.” –from the publisher’s description
“…Krebs keeps the rhyming couplets simple and concise as she introduces a sampling of attractions… The artist presents a variety of settings, from farmers toiling along the shores to Cairo’s colorful skyline, and reinforces the role of the Nile as central to Egyptian life, past and present.” –Publishers Weekly
My kids love looking at all the pictures in this guidebook.
There is so much to explore in Egypt – from cruising the Nile river, to climbing Mt Sinai, and snorkeling in the Red Sea. I hope this peep behind the scenes in Cairo has whetted your appetite to see and learn more!
Elisa is an American who lived in Cairo for two years soon after the birth of her first child. She and her family now reside in Perth, Australia. Her blog, Blissful E, is about parenting peacefully, sustainably, joyfully, and with a view toward maximizing long-term benefits for the entire family.
Exploring Geography is a new weekly feature on this blog, showcasing cities, states, and countries in a child-friendly manner. Email mamasmilesblog at gmail dot com if you are interested in contributing.
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It’s so fun seeing this, because it’s like a flashback to the wonderful time we had living in Cairo. Thanks for letting me guest post!
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Great post, Elisa! Love that you included printables. Great idea!
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I feel as though I just walked home along the streets of Egypt =)
Thank you for the wonderful post, Elisa!
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I loved the “families sharing a single motorcycle” picture. I think its so much fun. All books seems interesting so will check it out too. Thanks for sharing.
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Cool! The kids and I love the DK Eyewitness books. Thanks for your guest post!
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I’m impressed that a whole family can stay on a motorcycle!
Thanks for the printables links!
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That pic of the cat on the roof is neat. Thanks for sharing printables!
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I love the family on the motorcycle too!
Last year, while visiting Boston, we had one of those bikers take us to our car…he fit all 7 of us on his little carrier..and our triple stroller…crazy!
This is such a fun post..thanks!
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It must have been very interesting living in Cairo. I visited Egypt in 2001, and I still really hope to return one day. It’s an amazing country with so much history. Great suggestions on books and activities for kids.
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This is a wonderful post. Love the pictures, it is so fun to see right up personal how people live in their home lands.
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This post is full of so many wonderful resources Mary Anne! Thank you so much to you and Blissful E for sharing them.
This is a great feature to host on your blog!
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This is a great post! Thanks for all of the great information, pictures, and printables!
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Love learning about the world with children. Great geography post with helpful resources.
Maryanne, thought you might like a post about my friend Katie who travels to Egypt to work with children. :)
http://waddleeahchaa.com/2011/04/27/a-personal-connection-to-egypt/
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maryanne Reply:
June 14th, 2011 at 9:08 am
Thanks! I’ll check out that post =)
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we like to explore geography as a family.
I really like the idea of seeing a country from our children’s eyes.
:D
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Love seeing a post about Egypt, since I lived there as well. It is actually where I met my partner in life, love and parenting! (We were both students studying abroad). For that reason, and so many more, Egypt has a special place in my heart. Can’t wait to take our kids there someday!!
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