Charter School: US Geography K-3 Curriculum

Charter-Approved Curriculum

Introduce your student to the vibrant geography and diverse ecosystems of the United States with this engaging U.S. geography curriculum designed for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. This early elementary resource blends meaningful lessons, colorful maps, and hands-on activities to build foundational geography and social studies skills through memorable, real-world exploration.

At the heart of this program are carefully chosen living books that help children form emotional and intellectual connections with the people and places across our country. These narratives nurture character, sympathy, and curiosity as students learn about regional customs, landscapes, and ways of life from coast to coast.

Stories featuring a grandma who hiked the Appalachian Trail, a family moving west in a covered wagon and taking fruit trees to Oregon, Pony Express riders, and a boy from New York City who finds himself living in New Mexico will fascinate students, naturally drawing them into the study.

Young learners explore each region of the United States while developing essential map skills and geography concepts. Cultural exploration is woven throughout the study, with opportunities to make regional recipes and explore national parks and monuments. Families are encouraged to take learning into the world with field trip ideas, because we know learning happens everywhere.

Our beloved 18” x 24” maps for coloring and labeling add a hands-on, artistic element that reinforces geographic awareness through kinesthetic learning. Flexible instructions and optional activities help parents tailor the experience to their student’s learning style, interests, and pace.

Whether used as a core social studies course or alongside our Early American History study, this curriculum supports both academic and character growth for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, inspiring students to feel connected to the land, history, and people of the United States.