Charter School: Around the World Part 2 Curriculum

Charter-Approved Curriculum

Take your student on a memorable journey through Europe and South America in this homeschool geography curriculum. Using award-winning children’s picture books, this course for kindergarten through 4th grade brings world regions to life through literature, nature study, folktales, fables, music, art, poetry, and history.

Explore the charm and diversity of France, Spain, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, and Great Britain, then head south to Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. Each country study includes maps and flags for students to cut out, color, and journal, helping them build geography skills while expressing creativity.

Beautiful illustrations introduce indigenous animals from each region, teaching about habitats, behaviors, and ecological significance—fostering wonder and respect for the natural world. Socratic questions encourage open-ended discussion and help children develop critical thinking and communication skills.

Enrich each unit with Library Connections and History and Biography suggestions, allowing parents to expand learning through curated book lists. Finally, explore global cuisine through hands-on cooking activities, recipes, photos, and links that transform each lesson into a memorable cultural experience.

Perfect for families of kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade children seeking a flexible, story-rich homeschool resource that builds global awareness through engaging learning, the lessons in this study are flexible, allowing families to tailor activities and pace to meet the needs of their students.

Part I covers Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica.