When you learn about geography, you learn about features of the earth. Some things, like mountains or lakes, are no-brainers. But there are other words that some adults are even unsure of. After all, what exactly IS an isthmus anyway? It’s words like these that bring up the need for a Geography Glossary. And what […]
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Sometimes when teaching geography you just need to liven things up a bit. And a game is perfect. Better yet, a game the kids can make, then play, and keep to play again later. Our latest Continent Matching Game does just that. Perfect for homeschools or small classrooms, kids assemble the Game Storage Page, cut […]
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I’ve always been a fan of DK books, but now more than ever. First it was the Where on Earth Atlas. And now Geography of the World. Let’s put it this way. I picked it up at the library, flipped through it quickly, and immediately ordered it online for myself! I know I’m going to […]
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Edit: The next post has a link to our helpful Reading Guide for this book. Click here! Have you seen DK’s Where on Earth Atlas? This book is a keeper! The subtitle is “The World as You’ve Never Seen it Before!”, and wow, that is so true. “But would I use it in my homeschool […]
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Let’s Go is a unique homeschool geography curriculum . Each lesson features a different world country as the curriculum takes you around the globe, continent by continent. And each lesson is jam-packed with activities! We suggest you learn geography with your elementary-aged child in about 1 hour a week. Sometimes, you may not complete all […]
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Recently as I was updating the Let’s Go Geography Norway lesson, it dawned on my that I have several great kids books about Norway. If you’re wondering why that’s a big deal, keep in mind that finding good picture books or story books for kids about ANY country is a momentous occasion. These books are […]
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World geography games keep kids learning while having fun at the same time. And this combination can’t be beat! Here at Let’s Go Geography, we use games in our continent lessons and review lessons. And we are sharing some of our favorites here with you. Of course, world geography games are best when all the […]
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First grade geography is as important for kids as telling time or tying their shoes. It’s a necessary skill in today’s world. After all, the internet allows us to communicate across the globe instantly. We are able to experience other cultures thousands of miles away by clicking a link. And even search engines are translating […]
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The primary Geography of the World Book Review I wrote several months ago gives you the general picture of this book and why I like it so much. But there is one other important point to mention. That is the date of publication. It’s 2006. Wait. What? For a book about geography & world cultures? […]
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Let’s Go Geography offers some pretty amazing geography printables for their kids’ crafts, and most of them require colored paper. A lot of these are just Print, Cut, Decorate, and you’re done. Often you will see a note in the instructions of these geography printables suggesting you trim kids’ craft colored paper to 8 1/2 […]
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