Let's Learn About the World!

One of my favorite parts of teaching first grade is 

I am SO excited how it all came together, and that I can finally share it with you! 

Here's a sneak peak at what's included: 

** If you make it to the end of this long post, I promise there's a reward! 

General Continent Information 

Posters, Facts, Resources, Word Search

anda Hemisphere Project

Interactive, Informational-Text Book

Students fill in the correct answers {teacher key & student key included!}

Included For Each Continent: 

* Poster

* Resource Page

* Word Search

* 2 Crafts or Art Projects

* 2 traditional Games

Africa

The game of Ampe from Ghana & how to make an African Djembe (drum)

Antarctica

Snow Globes, Blubber Experiment & Postcards from Antarctica

Asia

Australia

Koala Puppets & Boomerangs! 

 

Europe

The Danish game of Nimbi, Monet's Water Lillies & the Italian game of Cencio Mollo

 

North America

Almohoditas, Totem Poles, & Stick Dice   

  

 

South America

Rainsticks, Maracas & Hit the Penny Game! 

  

This unit has SO much more - I simply couldn't include it all in one post! Everything can be made with super simple supplies you probably already have in your classroom! 

You can snag your own copy of It's a Small World on TpT.

Now, since you've patiently read through this entire post, here's a freebie from It's a Small World! 

I hope you come over and visit me at Lucky to Be in First! I have a fancy schmancy new blog design!