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Kindergarteners Go Around the World: Week 1 – United States

This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here.  Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 1 This week …

Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten – Introduction

A Trip Around The World Updated March 2015 I’m excited about teaching one of my daughter’s homeschool coop classes this coming year. It’s only June, but I am planning ahead! The class I’ll be teaching will be centered around our favorite things to do: reading and arts & crafts.  We …

We’re Going On A Trip! Free Travel Printables ~ Suitcase Craft, Pretend Passport, and More

A Mini-Lesson in World Cultures Updated March 14, 2018 Yesterday my preschooler and I packed our suitcases and went on a trip…to ancient Persia.  We slept overnight in a hotel, then jumped on a train (yes, a train) and traveled to South America for breakfast! Disclosure: Some of the links …

World Cultures Lesson Ideas By Country ~ Preschool, Kindergarten & First Grade

Updated August 2015 Please see World Cultures Lesson Ideas Part 1 for the goal, objectives, and activities you can do with your children for any country. You may also be interested my post We’re Going On A Trip! Free Travel Printables and my series of posts Around The World In …

World Cultures Lesson Ideas – Part 1 – For Preschool & Kindergarten

Goal & Objectives Goal: 1. Beginning understanding and appreciation of different countries and cultures. Objectives: 1. Learn about children in other countries. 2. Beginning appreciation and respect for different peoples and cultures. 3. Understand that God created and loves all people. Disclosure: Most of the links below are to free …

Lunches Around the World with Little Passports

Here is an interesting Social Studies lesson for your kids, courtesy of Little Passports! Kids around the world are preparing to go back to school—that means homework, new friends and … lunch? Yes, that’s right! Let’s visit different countries and see what yummy food the school kids eat every day! …

Introduction To The Little Passports World Edition Subscription

Little Passports World Edition A few days ago I was excited to find a box on my front porch from Little Passports.  They had sent me their Explorer Kit from the World Edition subscription to review!  What fun!  My daughter is going to love the suitcase, wall map, and passport!  …

Little Passports Offers Kids’ Activities For Summer!

Looking for fun and educational activities to keep your children from getting bored this summer?  Little Passports can help your child “travel” and learn about different cultures around the world! For instance, did you know each year between June 21 and 24, different European countries celebrate Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer …