Travel the world through delightful children’s picture books!
Introduce your K-3rd children to world geography and culture with
award-winning literature. Part One covers Asia, Africa, Australia, and
Antarctica. In Asia we
explore China, Japan, Thailand, and India. In Africa we visit Morocco,
Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana. This course includes nature study,
folktales, fables, music, art, poetry, and history.
Gentle
Socratic questions are designed to prompt discussion and discovery.
Geographic elements include country maps and flags for children to cut
out, paint or color, encouraging journaling of all they are learning.
Beautiful drawings of indigenous animals are also included which will
familiarize students with some remarkable creatures, their habitat and
habits, cultivating respect and wonder for the natural world.
Each
country visited also includes a Library Connection, as well as History
and Biography suggestions, so that parents can expand the study with
additional recommendations. Each chapter concludes with a fun foray into
the cuisine of the country with recipes, photos, and links to create a
memorable evening visiting unique culinary creations from around the
world.
•This study contains 70 lessons.
•Complete 4 lessons per week for a semester study.
•Complete 2 lessons per week for a one-year study.
*Be sure to download the free picture packet that accompanies this study. These are coloring pictures referenced in the Teacher Guide.
Part II covers Europe and South America.
