• By: Rebecca Manor

• Pages: 103

• SKU: 9781893103979

• Media: Download

• Reading level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Introduce your student to the vibrant geography and diverse ecosystems of the United States with this engaging US geography curriculum designed for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. This early elementary resource blends meaningful lessons, colorful maps (sold separately), 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.