Join us as we travel Around the World with Disney Movies! Explore Norway’s culture & cuisine through Frozen. We will explore the culture, food, music, art, and famous landmarks of Norway with crafts and activities. View our companion Frozen Disney Dinner post here.
Explore Norway
1. Learn More about NOrway
Get to know Norway through books, videos, and other multi-media resources. Below are some resources our family recommends.
National Geographic Kids has a slideshow of photos with interesting facts about Norway.
Learn more about Norway with this Jr. Mojo video.
Get an overview of Norway’s geography with a Geography Kids video.
- D is for Dala Horse: A Nordic Countries Alphabet by Kathy-Jo Wargin
- East O’ the Sun and West O’ the Moon by by Naomi Lewis
- Sister Bear: A Norse Tale by Jane Yolen
- The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Paul Galdone
- The Terrible Troll-Bird by Ingri d’Aulaire and Edgar d’Aulaire
6. D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
7. D’Aulaires’ Book of Trolls by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
8. D’Aulaires’ Book of Norwegian Folktales by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
9. Leif the Lucky by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
10. Viking Adventure by Clyde Robert Bulla
2. Cook some Norwegian Food
Try some family friendly Norwegian recipes from our Frozen Disney Dinner.
3. Learn about Norwegian Art
In Norway, one of the most prominent handicrafts is Rosemaling or “rose painting.” Learn about this form of decorative painting with Multicultural Kid Blogs. Then watch a tutorial about Rosemaling designed for beginners with this video from Linnea Rosemaling.
Norway’s most famous artist is Edvard Munch (1863–1944). He was a symbolist/expressionist who became famous for The Scream. Watch this tutorial from Mr. Schuette’s Art to create an art project inspired by The Scream while learning about his life and work.
4. Experience Norwegian Music
Learn about traditional folk music and instruments of Norway with All Around this World. Then listen to Norwegian folk music Disney Theme Park Audio.
Edvard Greig is the most famous composer from Norway. He was a pianist and composer from the 19th century. Learn about his life and music with Classics for Kids. If you enjoy Mr. Greig’s music you might enjoy this playlist from Halidon Music.
Watch some traditional Norwegian Folk Dancing.
5. Learn about the Norway's Natural Beauty
Visit the top seven places to see in Norway with this video from Erik Conover.
Learn all about the Northern Lights with this video from FreeSchool. Then watch a spectacular Northern Lights display with this video from National Geographic. Create your own Northern Lights chalk pastel painting with this tutorial from You Are an Artist.
Learn about Fjords and how they were created with this video from Fjord Norway.
6. Learn About Norwegian Culture & Landmarks
See the Norwegian landmarks that inspired Disney’s Frozen with this album from Conde Nast Traveler.
Visit the Norwegian pavilion in Epcot World Showcase and take a closer look at the different buildings in Norway that inspired the Disney architects with this video from All the Goodies.
Discover the most interesting facts about Norway and Norwegian people with this video from IJS University.
Learn to speak some basic Norwegian phrases with this video from Norwegian Class 101.
7. Watch Movies set in Norway
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