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Free Homeschool Geography Materials

  Teaching geography in our homeschool can seem like an elective, but it shouldn't. Knowing where we are, who we are, and what we are in relation to the rest of the world is foundational. Children are often taught about other countries and places with a disconnect, rather than with purpose. Let's make sure that we define the purpose for teaching our children geography while they are young.  Having traveled to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East—all before I was thirty helped me realize how narrow-minded I was before ever crossing the pond. I then learned the importance of changing. Exposure to other countries, cultures, and ways of life is one of the best gifts you can give to your child of any age.  How Can We Incorporate Free Geography Lessons in Our Homeschool? 1. Free Resources from Trusted Homeschoolers Use resources created for homeschoolers, by homeschoolers. Most likely, these types of resources were created to meet a need for a specific homeschool and are n...

Skill Sharpeners: Geography: Grade 2 (Timberdoodle Review)

  Does geography tend to get left out of your homeschooling? Sometimes I assume we have gone over certain concepts, only to find that repetition makes perfect. Reviewing basic geography concepts is always a great idea and the  Skill Sharpeners: Geography: Grade 2  which is part of the  Timberdoodle Second Grade Kit  has been working well to achieve this in our homeschool.  This homeschool resource is filled with over a hundred pages of geography activities that include the following: Reading Selections Vocabulary Visual Literacy What I Learned Hands-on Activities Use as a stand alone geography course or in addition to your current course load. My favorite aspect of this book are the hands-on activities. With young active boys in the home I am always eagerly seeking out hands-on curriculum for every single subject. From science to math to reading, and, yes, even geography, my boys are active and need the cutting, pasting, and tactile actions to help them to ...