Charter School: Around the World Part 1 Curriculum

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Introduce your Kindergarten–4th grade student to world geography and culture through delightful children’s picture books in this engaging curriculum. Designed to foster curiosity and connection, this homeschool geography course explores Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica through award-winning literature, art, music, poetry, history, and nature study.

Children journey through countries like China, Japan, Thailand, India, Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana, discovering unique cultures, traditions, and landscapes. Each unit includes folktales, fables, wildlife, maps and flags to color or cut out, and gentle Socratic questions to spark meaningful discussion and critical thinking.

Beautiful animal illustrations help students learn about indigenous species and habitats while cultivating a love for the natural world. Culinary activities introduce global flavors with recipes, photos, and links that bring each country’s cuisine to life—perfect for memorable, hands-on learning.

Each chapter includes Library Connections and History and Biography suggestions, allowing parents to expand or adapt the curriculum. Whether used as a core homeschool curriculum or a cultural supplement, this product brings the world into your home—one story, one dish, one discovery at a time.

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 II covers Europe and South America.