We currently offer the following thematic lesson plans that cover a variety of different topics in the region. To access all of these lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations, please fill out the access form: https://reeec.illinois.edu/contact/head_start_curriculum. 

Albania - Qeleshe Caps

Armenia - Pomegranates

Belarus - Chagall Stained Glass

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Konjic Woodcarving

Bulgaria - Kukeri Festival Masks

China - Lunar New Year
*This lesson plan was created with the help of the Center for East Asian & Pacific Studies (CEAPS) at UIUC. For more information about CGS and their educational resources, please click here.

Croatia - Zagreb Botanical Gardens

Croatia - Martens

Czech Republic - Marionette Theater

Czech Republic - Beaded Necklaces

Estonia - Wood Gloves

Georgia - Khevsurian Chokha

Italy - Venetian Masks
*This lesson plan was created with the help of the European Union Center (EUC) at UIUC. For more information about the EUC and their educational resources, please click here.

Kazakhstan - Kazakh Yurts

Latvia - Jani Flower Crowns

Mexico - Paper Flowers
*This lesson plan was created with the help of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) at UIUC. For more information about CLACS and their educational resources, please click here.

Mongolia - Mongolian Horses

North Macedonia - Martinka

Poland - Krakow's Wawel Dragon

Romania - Wooden Spoons

Romania- Bats

Russia - St. Basil's Catherdral

Russia - Introduction to Tuva

Serbia - Serbian Kolo

Slovakia - Dough Animals & Winter Market

Slovakia - Violet Flowers

Sweden - Swedish Tomte
*This lesson plan was created with the help of the Center for Global Studies (CGS) at UIUC. For more information about CGS and their educational resources, please click here.

Turkey - Grand Bazaar Lanterns

Turkmenistan - Turkmen Carpets

Ukraine - Pysanky (Spring Eggs)

Uzbekistan - Stamped Bread