C is for Culture Swap and Continent Boxes

We recently participated in another Culture Swap.  We have participated in a few (both out of country and in the United States).  They are lots of fun, and a great way to get items for our Continent Boxes!! 

Here is what we recently received:

Hong Kong

Australia


If you are interested in participating in a Culture Swap as well, you can get more info at

Worldwide Culture Swap Blog or

Culture Swap Facebook Page

I will warn, it can get pricey…especially shipping items overseas.  I typically use a small flat rate box and put as much in as I can fit.  (Items in Hawaii are expensive too, especially b/c most are ‘tourist’ items).  I typically send, pencils, aloha shirt shaped notepads, macadamia nut candy, American flag, some American change, key chains, post cards, a book, shell lei, piece of volcano rock, piece of coral.  I have also made printable materials about Hawaii that I share. 

For more information about Continent Boxes see these posts:

CGA North America Box
CGA Asia Box
CGA Australia Box

Living Montessori Now Continent Boxes

Our boxes are a constant work in progress, we are continual adding to them.  They are a great way for my kids to explore other countries/cultures.