Month: August 2017

Let’s Explore New Zealand and Papua New Guinea!

Let’s Explore New Zealand and Papua New Guinea!

Did you know New Zealanders are the inventors of many modern medical inventions like the child-proof medicine cap?  Do you know why New Zealanders are called Kiwis?  Have you ever heard of the food Mumu? This year we are taking a virtual trip around the world, learning all about different cultures, countries, missionaries, and more.  Our second…

Engaging Resources for Understanding Maps and World Travel

Engaging Resources for Understanding Maps and World Travel

Do you know WHY we have times zones and WHAT invention demanded their creation?  Have you ever seen a globe made?  Can you name all 7 continents and 5 oceans?  These questions and more were the focus of our first week studying world geography. What we learned about understanding maps was so fun and engaging…

20 World Geography Resources Worth Having in Your Library

20 World Geography Resources Worth Having in Your Library

This year the girls and I are embarking on a world traveling adventure through the use of living books, YouTube videos, online games and resources.  So far it has been a blast! What resources did I use to create our exciting learning adventure?  Over the next several weeks you will get to take an inside look…