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# Around the World in Homeschool Days

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- [Tales and Traditions of the Lenni Lenape Indians](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/lenni-lenape-indians/) - The Lenni Lenape Indians originally inhabited the current states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the southern part of New York.
- [Huge list of You Wouldn't Want To Be books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/you-wouldnt-want-to-be-books/) - The You Wouldn't Want To Be books are such a fun take on history and my kids remember the most random facts when they presented in such a turned-around way.
- [Magic Tree House Books in Order by Time Period](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/magic-tree-house-books-in-order/) - With every new history topic, I've searched through the Magic Tree House books. I finally made a list of the Magic Tree House Books in order, chronologically!!
- [Picture Book List of Musician Biographies for Composer Study](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/musician-biographies/) - I've been passionately collecting picture books of musician biographies that feature composers and musicians since my kids were tiny.
- [List of American Doll Books in Historical Order](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/american-doll-books/) - American doll books are such a great way to learn about American history! My favorite American Girl books are the historical characters where each American Girl has a set of six books. There is almost always a historical note at the end of each book, and some even have a companion book for more historical
- [Strategic and Historic Board Games](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/historic-board-games/) - We paired these historic board games with our medieval studies. Honestly, my chess-loving children were better at these strategic games than I!
- [The Netherlands](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/the-netherlands/) - Our study of the Netherlands happened to coincide with Thanksgiving in America. How is that related? The pilgrims went to "Holland" for about 12 years before going across the sea to America. This is a fascinating place with so many areas to study. I hope you pick one or a few to dive into! Navigate
- [Books on Fairies and How to Build Fairy Houses](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/fairy-houses/) - What do we do with all the nature that our kids bring home? (It's not just my kids, right?) The best stick! A favorite rock! Cue...the building of Fairy Houses.
- [Easy ways to Introduce Shakespeare to your kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/introduce-shakespeare/) - With memories of a attending a magical Shakespeare production at the Globe Theater in London, I knew that I wanted to introduce Shakespeare to my kids.
- [Best Books on Shakespeare for Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-on-shakespeare/) - We're diving into Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Era with all the books on Shakespeare and fun books inspired by his works!
- [Diverse Celebrations for October 31: Halloween and Reformation Day](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/reformation-day/) - We are once again diving into the history of Halloween! And this year, we found another significant event that occurred on October 31: Reformation Day.
- [Top 5 Books About Thanksgiving in Indigenous America](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-thanksgiving/) - My top 5 book recommendations to learn about Indigenous Thanksgiving Celebrations in America, plus two more books about Thanksgiving.
- [Fun Beginner Books for Emerging Readers](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/beginner-books/) - Our favorite chapter beginner books from the series Big Foot and Little Foot, Marvin and James, Mercy Watson, and Deckawoo Drive.
- [Ireland](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/ireland/) - Our study of Ireland happened to coincide with Halloween! We learned all about the ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain, from which we get the modern-day traditions of Halloween, Jack-O-Lanterns, dressing up in costumes, bonfires, and trick or treating. Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Science, Cooking, Composer Study, Folk Dance/Music, Art Project, Art Study, Physical Education,
- [Best Baseball Biographies for Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/baseball-biographies/) - Never did I ever...think I'd become a baseball mom! But I have three who are in the sport and I do what I do best: support them with books! Here is a pretty long list of inspirational and diverse baseball biographies in picture book form. I know there are even more out there! This post
- [Christopher Columbus Books: An Honest Look at the Real Story](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/christopher-columbus-books/) - What do you remember about Columbus from your own social studies classes? Take an honest look at the real story with these Christopher Columbus books.
- [Interesting Books about Pilgrims](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-pilgrims/) - Do you think pilgrims when you think of Plymouth, Massachusetts? I found all of these living books about Pilgrims at my library and I hope you can, too!
- [How to Sail and Explore: Leif Ericson the Viking](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/how-to-sail-and-explore-leif-ericson-the-viking/) - We began our study of American History with the first non-native explorers who reached the shores of America: Leif Ericson and the Vikings.
- [How to Sail and Explore: The Age of Exploration](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/how-to-sail-and-explore-the-age-of-exploration/) - The next unit in our study of American history was the Age of Exploration. We happened to be studying Portugal simultaneously which matched up perfectly!
- [A Closer Look at Our Living Books Stack](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/living-books-stack/) - At the end of our school year this year, I did a thing. I decided to make a book stack of all of the chapter books we had read in the past 12 months, from July 2024 to June 2025. Ta-da! Our living books stack! I actually wish I had gotten a picture with the
- [Book Club for Middle Schoolers: Our Selections 2024-2025](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/book-club-for-middle-schoolers/) - We had a fun second year of our book club for middle schoolers (although we only had two middle schoolers)! Here are all the ideas, links and discussion guides.
- [Interesting Books: Historical Fiction United States Bookstack](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/historical-fiction-united-states/) - This spring, we continued with the Dakotas, Texas, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific NW. Here is the Historical Fiction United States bookstack!
- [Mid-Autumn Festival: Learning How to Make Mooncakes](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/how-to-make-mooncakes/) - In most Asian countries, Mid-Autumn festival is celebrated by eating mooncakes. This year, we learned how to make mooncakes at home!
- [Best Books about Poetry for Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/best-books-about-poetry/) - Poetry, but make it fun! Here are the best books about poetry that we read in the past year. Bit by bit, my kids were inspired to write their own!
- [My Father's World Review of Rome to the Reformation](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/my-fathers-world-review/) - Here's our family's My Father's World review of Rome to the Reformation, which covers the Middle Ages. It can be used for a range of kids from 2nd to 8th grade.
- [Books about Medieval Times: Review of AmblesideOnline Year 2](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-medieval-ao-year2/) - This is a review of AmblesideOnline Year 2, which focuses on books about medieval times. I read these aloud to my 7 and 9 year old kids this year.
- [Book Stack: Renaissance Books for Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/renaissance-books/) - I wanted to spend some more focused time on the Italian Renaissance. We used the summer months to read these few chapter books and revisit my country study on Italy! Here are the Renaissance books we read and the art we looked at. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate Links. I may earn a few cents
- [Book Stack: Great Books about Aztecs, Maya, and Incas](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-aztecs-maya-incas/) - Now we get to the pre-Columbian societies in Central and South America. Here are the chapter books about Aztecs, Maya, and Incas.
- [Book Stack: Best Books about the Middle Ages in Asia](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/middle-ages-in-asia/) - After filling our hearts with stories of knighthood and chivalry in Europe, we investigated the Middle Ages in Asia. And not just from Marco Polo's POV!
- [Book Stack: Best Fiction Books about Medieval Europe](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-medieval-europe/) - Here are the books about Medieval Europe that we did as read-alouds or audiobooks, for my kids aged 7 through 12. (Bonus: The books that we DIDN'T read, too!)
- [The Middle Ages in Literature: Review of AmblesideOnline Year 7](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/middle-ages-in-literature/) - AmblesideOnline Year 7 focuses on the Middle Ages in literature and history. I'll start there and then move on to the other subjects.
- [Legends of Merlin and Arthur](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/merlin-and-arthur/) - We spent the month of December reading these legends of Merlin and Arthur. The perfect book for us was Christmas in Camelot from the Magic Tree House series.
- [Best picture and chapter books about Vikings](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-vikings/) - We recently cycled back around to Vikings! This time, we read many chapter books about Vikings as they fit into European Medieval history.
- [Book Stack: Best Ancient Greece Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/ancient-greece-books/) - We explored Ancient Greece with these chapter books! Most of these Ancient Greece books are from the two curricula: My Fathers World and Ambleside Online.
- [Book Stack: Best Ancient Rome Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/ancient-rome-books/) - We followed "Rome to the Reformation" by My Father's World. These Ancient Rome books really transported us back to that era!
- [Taiwan](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/taiwan/) - My family heritage is from Taiwan, and many generations before, from China. As first-generation immigrants, my parents brought me back to visit Taiwan throughout my childhood. I have so many memories of this place and I honestly wondered if I would find any resources to help my children discover this precious country. In this country
- [Learn all about Ancient China: The Best Books for Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/ancient-china/) - We dove into Ancient China with books about science, history, art, food, music, and folklore. Check out this huge booklist!!
- [Stories and Traditions of the Wabanaki Confederacy](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/wabanaki-confederacy/) - Read these compelling stories from three tribes of the Wabanaki Confederacy: the Abenaki, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot.
- [The Best, Top 5 Native American History Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/native-american-history-books/) - I've been compiling and reading Native American history books that pertain to specific tribes. But here are 5 books that I keep returning to for the big picture
- [6 Books about New York History](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/5-books-about-new-york/) - Here are our Top 5 Books about New York history, plus a few chapter books! Also check out these related booklists about the Iroquois and New Amsterdam
- [Science and History with Benjamin Franklin Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/benjamin-franklin-books/) - Science, history, and fun facts with these Benjamin Franklin books:: his inventions, his love for swimming, and his role as statesman for the colonies.
- [Top 5 Books about New Jersey: The Garden State](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-new-jersey/) - Top 5 Books about New Jersey, plus a biography about poet William Carlos Williams. Included are books about the indigenous Lenni Lenape tribe specific to NJ.
- [Top 5 Books about Delaware: The First State](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-delaware/) - Here are our top 5 books about Delaware, featuring Annie Jump Cannon, Caesar Rodney, Horseshoe Crabs, and Winterthur Gardens.
- [Middle Ages Books for Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/middle-ages-books-for-kids/) - I am so excited for my lineup of Middle Ages books to read aloud to all four kids, as well as some fun books just for the younger ones.
- [Lunar New Year Books Around the World: My Recommendations](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/lunar-new-year-books/) - I never knew the Lunar New Year traditions until recently, teaching my own kids. Keep reading for my favorite Lunar New Year books!
- [Discover Beautiful Germany: A Homeschool Geography Country Study](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/germany/) - Germany, a musical wonderland filled with fairy tales and castles, Martin Luther and Gutenberg! Check out this free Homeschool Geography Study on Germany
- [Kids Books about the Olympics: Ancient and Modern](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-the-olympics/) - We're reading these books about the Olympics leading up to the opening ceremonies. Included are: picture book biographies, reference, and history books!
- [Pennsylvania Books: The Keystone State](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/pennsylvania-books/) - We read many books about the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War but we were still able to find more Pennsylvania books for our state study
- [American Constitution and Amendments for Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/american-constitution-and-amendments/) - Here are 5 books that we found helpful to increase our understanding the American Constitution and Amendments, past and present.
- [Life of a Revolutionary Poet: Phillis Wheatley Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/phillis-wheatley-books/) - Phillis became the first famous black poet in America, beginning as an enslaved person but gaining her freedom. We enjoyed reading these Phillis Wheatley books.
- [US History: Elementary Level Books for Reading](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/level-books-for-reading/) - These elementary level books for reading are great for kids to practice their reading skills or just to have something easier on hand for fun. History + reading in one shot!
- [The Beginning of the American Revolution](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/the-beginning-of-the-american-revolution/) - The Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the beginning of the American Revolution. Read these living books to learn about them!
- [Books about the other Founding Fathers of America](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/founding-fathers-of-america/) - I'll have to admit, I didn't know much about the other Founding Fathers of America. These picture and short chapter books were engaging reads for us.
- [Stories from the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederation](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/iroquois-confederation/) - The Haudenosaunee, or "People of the Longhouse," are more commonly known as the Iroquois. The Iroquois Confederation is comprised of 6 nations.
- [The Declaration of Independence and American Revolution](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/declaration-of-independence-and-american-revolution/) - This booklist is all about the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution. I was glad to find perspectives from women and an enslaved person.
- [Booklist to learn about Colonial Times in America](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/colonial-times-in-america/) - Colonial life in America spans the earliest colonies through the Revolutionary War. These are the books we read for a glimpse into colonial times in America.
- [New Amsterdam New York: History of the Big Apple](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/new-amsterdam-new-york/) - Here are the books that we read about the Dutch pioneers that created the settlement called New Amsterdam New York.
- [Read Around the World: Books for Earth Day](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-for-earth-day/) - Earth Day has become a global celebration of community efforts to clean up our environment. Connect science and geography by reading these books for Earth Day!
- [When did Earth Day Begin? 2 Important Events](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/when-did-earth-day-begin/) - When did Earth Day begin? The origins of various holidays is always of special interest to me. I found two books that, surprisingly, tell different stories!
- [Stories from the New England Native American Tribes](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/new-england-native-american-tribes/) - We dove into these stories from New England native American tribes of the the Wampanoag and Narragansett peoples along with our state studies.
- [Cameroon: The Hinge of Africa and Africa in Miniature](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/cameroon/) - Find out why Cameroon is nicknamed "Africa in miniature." Explore this beautiful country's culture and history through books, videos, and activities!
- [Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname (Dutch Guiana South America)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/guyana-suriname-french-guiana/) - We kicked off our study of South America with a look at Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname (Dutch Guiana South America).
- [The Value of Self Directed Learning and Play](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/self-directed-learning/) - When real life interrupts school, shift and think of real life as school! More and more, I see the value in self directed learning.
- [Cherry Blossom Books, from Japan to the US](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/cherry-blossom-books/) - My favorite time of year! This year, as the cherry blossoms began to open up on the cherry trees in our yard, we read these cherry blossom books.
- [CS Lewis Books on the Middle Ages](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/cs-lewis-books/) - 2025 is our year to focus on CS Lewis books. We're reading the Narnia and Space Trilogy series aloud. Here are some books that I've chosen to read for myself!
- [4 Books about Rhode Island](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/4-books-about-rhode-island/) - Only four books about Rhode Island, the smallest state in the United States! Don't miss this booklist about the Native Americans from present-day Rhode Island.
- [Top 12 Books about Alabama: The Heart of Dixie](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-alabama/) - We read these books about Alabama in preparation for a family roadtrip. We hadn't been since before the kids were born, which means I know my history better now!
- [3 More Books About Massachusetts: The Bay State](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-massachusetts/) - I think we covered a ton of ground here in other booklists. But I did find 3 more books about Massachusetts.
- [3 Famous People from Connecticut](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/famous-people-from-connecticut/) - Have you heard of Sybil Ludington? Noah Webster? Charles Ives? We read fascinating biographies highlighting these 3 famous people from Connecticut!
- [Booklist of Stories about Trees Around the World](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/booklist-of-stories-about-trees-around-the-world/) - This nature study is inspired by the many sticks and leaves my children pick up on nature trails. We’ll be reading these books about trees around the world
- [The Functions of Play in Your Homeschool](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/functions-of-play/) - You might not think of yourself as a playful parent. Keep reading or watch the 15-minute video for ideas to add play to your day.
- [More Interesting Books about the American Revolution](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/more-books-about-the-american-revolution/) - I always look for inspiring biographies in our studies of US and world studies. We enjoyed these picture and chapter books about the American Revolution.
- [Books about George Washington](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-george-washington/) - These are the books about George Washington that we enjoyed. Some are overviews of his life, some focus on events during the Revolutionary War, and some on his
- [Top Twelve Money Saving Tips for Travel](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/money-saving-tips/) - For now, we are worldschooling through books, but I'm counting down the days to our next trip. Check out this list of twelve money saving tips for travel.
- [Books to Learn about Irish American Culture and Immigration](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-irish-american-culture-and-immigration/) - Naturally, I then wanted to dive into Irish immigration and Irish American Culture this St. Patrick's Day. Click on each book title for a link to archive.org.
- [Truth behind the Myth: Books about Pocahontas and Jamestown](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-pocahontas/) - We've all seen the Disney version of Pocahontas. To learn the true story, check out these wonderful living books about Pocahontas and Jamestown Colony!
- [Resources about Roanoke Colony: The Lost Colony](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/roanoke-colony/) - Most curricula jump from Columbus to Jamestown. But don't forget about the Roanoke Colony, aka "the Lost Colony." Haven't heard of it? Read on!
- [Lego Ninjago Birthday Cake and Food](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/lego-ninjago-birthday-cake/) - My son wanted a Lego Ninjago birthday cake for his 6th birthday. I also made fortune cookies as a party game and as party food! They're easy once you know how!
- [Antarctica](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/antarctica/) - What a beautiful continent! We enjoyed learning about the various animals that call Antarctica home and about the adventures of the early explorers to Antarctica.
- [Afghanistan](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/afghanistan/) - We studied Afghanistan right after the United States military withdrew in the August of 2021. I was quite emotional as we learned about this beautiful country amidst the horror of the news. Maps and flag Worldflag.net's Free printable of Afghanistan's Flag Seterra.com's Free printable map of Asia Seterra.com's Free online geography games for Asia Missions
- [New Zealand](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/new-zealand/) - Aotearoa: The Land of the Long White Cloud. I think I prefer this beautiful Māori name for New Zealand. We studied this country twice!
- [Ukraine](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/ukraine/) - This Ukraine country study presents folktales, living history books, and biography. Each book is accompanied by a video and an elementary level activity!
- [Mali](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/mali/) - Our first country study in an African country! Learn through a variety of picture books wirtten by Malian authors, interesting videos, and hands-on activities!
- [Lost History of Ukraine: the Holocaust, Holodomor, and Chernobyl](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/lost-history-of-ukraine/) - Here are three chapter books that highlight the lost history of Ukraine. They feature the Holodomor, Chernobyl, and the Holocaust.
- [Books about Korea](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-korea/) - Time to pull out books about Korea to introduce this beautiful place to my kids! We took 3 weeks to study the folklore and history of South and North Korea.
- [India](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/india/) - We found so many resources with which to study the culture of India. A highlight for us was learning a Bollywood dance through the local library's program. The children had already read "Just So Stories" which was our introductory point, but there is so much more to explore! Mapping it Out Free Printable of India's
- [Switzerland (and Lichtenstein)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/switzerland/) - Our package from the Swiss Embassy kicked off this very fun study of Switzerland. It coincided with a few snowstorms and perfect sledding weather, too! Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Science, Cooking, Composer Study, Folk Dance, Art Project, Game, Movies, Videos Free Printables Crayola.com's Free printable of Switzerland Flag and Map Crayola.com's Free printable of
- [Spain](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/spain/) - Our previous study of France was filled with so many artists that we didn't even touch on Picasso, who spent most of his life in France! Since he was born and educated in Spain, I decided that Spain would be our next stop so that we could study Picasso as well as Salvador Dalí, another
- [Romania](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/romania/) - We encountered mentions of Romania in a few unexpected books that we just happened to be reading during this time. We learned more about the grip of communism during the Cold War in this region of Europe. It was made all the more memorable by meeting new friends who had lived in Romania during that time. They led my kids through a book about beautiful Romania, introduced us to the work of Brancusi, and described their childhoods behind the Iron Curtain. We tried on a traditional wool coat, drank horinca (Romanian brandy), and had other Romanian treats.
- [Poland](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/poland/) - We encountered mentions of Romania in a few unexpected books that we just happened to be reading during this time. We learned more about the grip of communism during the Cold War in this region of Europe. It was made all the more memorable by meeting new friends who had lived in Romania during that time. They led my kids through a book about beautiful Romania, introduced us to the work of Brancusi, and described their childhoods behind the Iron Curtain. We tried on a traditional wool coat, drank horinca (Romanian brandy), and had other Romanian treats.
- [Norway](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/norway/) - What a breathtaking place! Fjords, glaciers, waterfalls, the aurora borealis... such magical words. Norway is filled with abundant legends of trolls! Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Cooking, Folk Dance/Music, Art Project/Handicraft, Movie, Videos Mapping it Out Crayola.com's Free printable of Norway's Flag and Map Seterra.com's Free printable maps of Europe Seterra.com's Free online geography games
- [Hungary](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/hungary/) - We have discovered Kate Seredy's beautifully written historical fiction novels about Hungary! We touched a bit on the Austro-Hungarian empire when we studied Austria, so this made it feel complete. Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Science, Field Trip, Cooking, Composer Study, Folk Dance, Game, Movies, Videos Free Printables Crayola.com's Free printable of Hungary Flag and
- [France (and Monaco)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/france-and-monaco/) - We studied France along with Christmas for the whole month of December! We especially loved the traditional Bûche de Noël cake and the 13 Desserts of Christmas. There are so many 19th century artists and composers that you can study while you're here. Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Science, Cooking, Composer Study, Folk Dance, Art
- [Czechia and Slovakia](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/czechia/) - Czechia and Slovakia were so recently divided into two individual countries that most of the books are about Czechoslovakia. We really enjoyed learning about the people and place. Since we are heading east through our country studies in Europe, this study was our first glimpse into the Cold War era. Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists,
- [Austria](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/austria/) - What a wonderland of music Austria is: the land of Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Strauss Jr, and the Von Trappe Family Singers! We had a blast learning about Austria and even went on a field trip to a Swarovski store. There is so much interesting history, from it's height of power as the Austro-Hungarian Empire through
- [The Best Books about Dragons: from Silly to Scientific](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-dragons/) - It’s the Year of the Dragon for this Lunar New Year cycle! Here's a compilation of books about dragons, from scientific to just plain silly.
- [Books about Mushrooms and More](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-mushrooms/) - This term's nature study is: mushrooms! I found fun books about mushrooms and added videos and projects.
- [Interesting Books about JRR Tolkien](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-jrr-tolkien/) - Our family fun theme for 2024 was based on Tolkien's books: . But here is a list of books about JRR Tolkien and the fantasy setting of his books!
- [The Old Kingdom of Egypt: Fun Activities and Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/old-kingdom-of-egypt/) - We had an incredible amount of fun learning about the Old Kingdom of Egypt. Check out the activities we did, videos we viewed, and the books we read!
- [Books For Spring: Celebrate Diverse Holidays Around the World](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-for-spring/) - It found it incredibly hard to narrow down this list of books for spring! Each holiday could have its own booklist, but then we'd be reading forever!
- [Diverse Versions: Little House on the Prairie](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/diverse-little-house-on-the-prairie/) - I'm not saying "don't read Little House on the Prairie." But also check out these two books, rooted in history, and sharing Asian and Jewish perspectives.
- [Best Books on Japan for Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-on-japan/) - It's finally here, after two years! This 3-week country study narrows down the best kids books on Japan that highlight specific aspects of Japanese culture.
- [Books on the Origin of Valentine's Day](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/origin-of-valentines-day/) - Let’s talk about the origin of Valentine's Day! One of my favorite ways to make geography and history relevant is to explore the origin stories of holidays.
- [Great Kids Books about Alaska](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-alaska/) - These books about Alaska inspired our homeschool for the month of January. We used them as jumping off points to explore science and art.
- [What is Rosh Hashanah? Diverse Books to read](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/what-is-rosh-hashanah/) - I grew up in a school district with many Jewish teachers and students, but that didn't mean I had a clear idea of the significance. So, what is Rosh Hashanah?
- [What does Sisu mean: The Finnish Way to Happiness](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/what-does-sisu-mean/) - When we studied Finland, I encountered the concept of sisu through author Katja Pantzar. What does sisu mean? Find out here!
- [Books about Medieval Manuscript Illuminations](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-about-medieval-manuscript-illuminations/) - We had so much fun with these books and an activity. Trying our hand at gold leafing really made us feel like monks making medieval manuscript illuminations.
- [Best Picture Books about Iraq](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/picture-books-about-iraq/) - Here are five picture books about Iraq to learn about this region in the present. We paired this with learning about Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Babylon.
- [Great Books on Palestine and Israel for Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/books-on-palestine-and-israel/) - Well, our trip around the world in picture books is wrapping up with the countries of the Middle East! Here are the books on Palestine and Israel that we read.
- [Book Party Ideas: Our Year In Review with Book Club](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/book-party/) - We had so much fun celebrating books with our book club last year! With each discussion, we had a "book party." If you're new to the idea, read on!
- [Great Books for How to Write Poetry for Beginners](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/how-to-write-poetry-for-beginners/) - This past summer, I tried a few informal poetry projects with the kids. I'm no expert on how to write poetry for beginners, but these books helped a ton!
- [The Best Costa Rica Books for Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/costa-rica-books/) - Here are all the Costa Rica books we read in anticipation of our trip! Whether you're in actual travel mode or not, you can't go wrong with armchair travel!
- [Learn about Egypt in the Modern Day](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/learn-about-egypt/) - We took a week to learn about Egypt in the modern day: food, a book party about Ra the Mighty, the capital, the religion, the language, & historical events.
- [Learn about Sri Lanka Books, Food, and Book Party](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/sri-lanka-books/) - As part of our book party celebration for The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, we looked through these Sri Lanka books to learn more about the setting.
- [The New Kingdom of Egypt: Activities and Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/the-new-kingdom-of-egypt/) - For our study of the New Kingdom, we explored hieroglyphs, made a clay pot, and had a book party!
- [Great Reads: Ancient Egypt Historical Fiction Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/ancient-egypt-historical-fiction/) - We are finished with our study! Here are the Ancient Egypt historical fiction chapter books that I offered to my 6th grade twins.
- [Geography Board Games Inspired by Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/geography-board-games-ancient-egypt/) - For our study of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, we played these found these geography board games! It is so fun to supplement history in this way!
- [Great Elementary Books for your Study of Ancient Egypt](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/elementary-books-ancient-egypt/) - We read bits and pieces from these as we worked through our study on Ancient Egypt. These were appropriate for my kids ages 7 through 11.
- [The Middle Kingdom of Egypt: Make Papyrus and Draw](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/the-middle-kingdom-of-egypt-make-papyrus-and-draw/) - We continued crafting while learning about the Middle Kingdom of Egypt. The most interesting thing we learned was related to the Bible.
- [Paraguay](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/paraguay/) - We did a short study about Paraguay and then wrapped up South America! We paid keen attention to this study because we have friends living here and, who knows, maybe we will get to visit when travel restrictions are lifted. Navigate this page: Missions, Books, Ecosystems, Cooking, Composer Study, Folk Dance, Folk Music, Art Project,
- [Argentina and Uruguay](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/argentina-uruguay/) - I combined Argentina and Uruguay because the physical geography and the food are so similar! Truly, the gauchos are doing it right, raising that grass-fed beef... Oh, to be in a place where grass-fed beef is the NORM! Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Ecosystems, Cooking, Composer Study, Folk Dance, Folk Music, Art Project, Physical Education,
- [Bolivia](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/bolivia/) - If a country only had one tourist attraction, the Uyuni Salt Flats would be enough to bring me there. But in addition, Bolivia has the Urus Floating Villages, Death Road, and two capitals, one of which wins the "capital at highest altitude" award, so high that flat screen TVs won't work and people get altitude
- [Peru](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/peru/) - The land of Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines, and the heart of the Ancient Incan civilization. A few surprises, too, like the Reed Islands and boats of the Uros People! Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Incas, Ecosystems, Cooking, Composer Study, Folk Dance/Music, Art Project, Games, Movie, Videos This post may contain Amazon Affiliate Links. I may earn
- [Ecuador](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/ecuador/) - Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Incas, Science, Cooking, Art Project, Folk Dance/Music, Composer Study, Physical Education, Movie, Videos This post may contain Amazon Affiliate Links. I may earn a few cents on qualifying purchases. Thanks in advance for helping with the costs of running this blog! Ecuador means equator in Spanish! By the end of our
- [Colombia](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/colombia/) - Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Ecosystems, Cooking, Composer Study, Folk Dance/Music, Art Project, Movie, Videos This post may contain Amazon Affiliate Links. I may earn a few cents on qualifying purchases. Thanks in advance for helping with the costs of running this blog! Our most fun memory of studying Colombia was that two of the kids
- [Brazil](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/brazil/) - It's so interesting that the official language in Brazil is Portuguese and not Spanish! I used to teach preschool in a city with many Brazilian immigrants, so we teachers picked up Portuguese phrases and would occasionally get Brazilian snacks like pao de queijo and coxinha (it took me quite awhile to find this recipe because
- [Mexico](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/mexico/) - Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Cooking, Folk Music/Dance, Art Project, Games, Movie, Videos It seems like ages ago that we celebrated our honeymoon in Mexico, picked endless shells, didn't get seasick, hiked to a waterfall, pet a baby tiger (on a trainer's leash)... Free Printables Crayola.com's Free printable of Mexico's Flag and Country Seterra.com's Free
- [Canada](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/canada/) - This study brought up memories of last summer's trip to Niagara. Oh, the freedom of being shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers before the pandemic! Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Ecosystems, Cooking, Folk Music/Dance, Art, Physical Education, Games, Movies, Videos Mapping it Out Crayola.com's Free printable of Canada's flag and map, and more Seterra.com's Free printable map of
- [What is Mother Culture in a Charlotte Mason Homeschool?](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/what-is-mother-culture/) - Mother Culture is slightly different from self-care. If you're familiar with Charlotte Mason, you have probably heard of it. So, what is Mother Culture?
- [Finland's Education System: Awesome Results](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/finlands-education-system/) - It was in 2014 that Finland appeared on my radar. A newly released book highlighted parenting styles around the world, and Finland's education system stood out!
- [Spies in the American Revolution: Betcha Didn't Know!](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/spies-in-the-american-revolution/) - WOW this was a fascinating topic, learning about spies in the American Revolution. We took a week-long detour to explore this topic!
- [Discover Finland Happiest Country: What we read and made](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/finland-happiest-country/) - Discover Finland: A Norse Land of Sisu and Sauna A land of extremes, Finland has topped the charts as the happiest country in the world for the past five years! Is it their concept of sisu, or resilience? It is due to the practice of taking a sauna, alternated with an icy cold water dip?
- [Celebrate Purim with Baking, Books, and Beyond](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/celebrate-purim/) - In 2024, Jewish people begin to celebrate Purim at sunset on March 23. These are the ways in which we, as a Christian family, learned about Purim this year!
- [Nature Study: 5 Easy Tips the Charlotte Mason Way](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/nature-study/) - Having gone to public school, I would say that Nature Study was probably the most foreign subject for me. Here are 5 ways to increase your nature knowledge.
- [What to Bring on a Hike: Love Nature with Kids](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/what-to-bring-on-a-hike-with-kids/) - Nature Walks are such a great part of homeschooling. Don't know what to bring on a hike? Over the years, I've found these items useful when curiosity strikes.
- [Citizenship Subject: Practical applications the Charlotte Mason way](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/citizenship-subject/) - What is Citizenship, exactly? Charlotte Mason considered the citizenship subject as intertwined with history and encompassing a study of government.
- [How to Implement Charlotte Mason Narration](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/charlotte-mason-narration/) - Narration is highlighted in number 14 and 15 of the list of Charlotte Mason principles. But first things first...what IS Charlotte Mason narration? You've narrated before! Surprise! When you summarize the events of the day, or a book, or a movie...that is narration! Think of narration as a re-telling or a summary. After hearing the information
- [5 Reasons to Add Strategy Games to your Homeschool](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/5-reasons-to-add-strategy-games-to-your-homeschool/) - Games! Even before kids, we were huge fans of strategy games. Here are 5 reasons to add strategy games to your homeschool.
- [Homeschool Music Education: Advice from a Piano Teacher](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/homeschool-music/) - There are so many parallels between teaching private piano lessons and homeschool music education! Here's advice from a former piano teacher (that's me!)
- [Why do People Homeschool? This is Our Story](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/why-do-people-homeschool/) - Why do people homeschool? Well, hmm…I have two answers for you. The first is for people who are challenging me and the second is for those who want to know.
- [Our Family Style Homeschool Curriculum for this year: 2024](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/family-style-homeschool-curriculum/) - Here are our family style homeschool curriculum choices for 2024. Africa & Southwest Asia, Ancient Mesopotamia & Egypt, American State Study, and a FUN THEME!
- [A Dinosaur and Dragon Themed Birthday Party](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/dinosaur-themed-party/) - My youngest is really into dinosaurs and dragons right now! I threw him a Dinosaur themed party for his 7th birthday with themed food, decor, games, and gifts!
- [Living US History Curriculum: How to Implement it](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/living-us-history-curriculum/) - This is our second time going through a living US History Curriculum with picture books and experiences. I've homeschooled this way for 7 years now.
- [2024: New Year, New Curriculum](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/2024-new-year-new-curriculum/) - Isn't the New Year always such a thrill? It feels brand new to write January 1. Let me share what has worked for us: New Year, New Curriculum.
- [The Baltic States](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/the-baltic-states/) - We encountered mentions of Romania in a few unexpected books that we just happened to be reading during this time. We learned more about the grip of communism during the Cold War in this region of Europe. It was made all the more memorable by meeting new friends who had lived in Romania during that time. They led my kids through a book about beautiful Romania, introduced us to the work of Brancusi, and described their childhoods behind the Iron Curtain. We tried on a traditional wool coat, drank horinca (Romanian brandy), and had other Romanian treats.
- [UK: Scotland, Wales, and N. Ireland](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/uk-scotland-wales/) - I decided to put Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland on the same page because they're all part of the Celtic tradition. Did you know that Wales has over 640 castles, and one of the villages has the 2nd longest name in the world? It's Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Scotland has the famous Loch Ness, Loch Lomond, and is
- [UK: England](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/england/) - I was blessed enough to spend a study abroad term in London, so I dug out all my old postcards that I had written home and my scrapbook of photos (developed-from-film)! Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists, Science, Cooking, Composer Study, Folk Dance/Music, Art Project, Art Study, Game, Movies, Videos Mapping it out Figure out the
- [Denmark](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/denmark/) - The first book I made a beeline for was "The Little Book of Hygge" to figure out why Denmark is the second happiest country in the world (they used to be the first). Denmark is also the land of Hans Christian Andersen and the Lego. To visit "Lego House" in Denmark is now on the
- [Sweden](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/sweden/) - IKEA has finally re-opened and I managed to turn a shopping trip into a "field trip to see Swedish design and get Swedish snacks." The kids immediately noticed the Swedish flag in front of the store and pointed out that the store's colors match the colors of the flag. As we paused for the zillionth
- [Iceland](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/iceland/) - If you love waterfalls, Iceland is the place to go! Visiting Iceland a few years ago was our first flight with toddlers. It started out with an unhappy red-eye flight and we remained sleep deprived for the entire week... but it was totally worth it. Iceland, we will be back! Navigate this page: Missions, Booklists,
- [Reference Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/reference-books/) - Before you start buying, you might already have atlases in your home that you can use! These are my favorite go-to reference books listed under the section, "Mapping It Out," that I like to display or pull readings from. Not every book features every country, in which case I assign a reading that is more

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- [Homeschool Geography Curriculum : Travel the World through Living Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/) - Homeschool Geography Curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason. Let's learn through reading living books by diverse authors. Join us on our trip around the world!
- [About Me](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/about/) - Hi Friend, Thanks for checking out my page! I love to travel and learn about other cultures, and I created this website to share that with you. Our goal is to “travel” to each country through books, cooking, art, and music. In our homeschool, I have twins in 5th grade, one in 2nd grade, and
- [Shop: Around the World Cultures: A Book A Day](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/shop/) - Welcome to "A Book A Day Curriculum" by Around the World Homeschool. This shop features country studies from around the world cultures.
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- [A Chronological History of the United States](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/a-chronological-history-of-the-united-states/) - The first time we studied the United States was in 2019 when my oldest kids (twins) were in second grade. There are so many books about America!
- [Around the World Blog](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/around-the-world/) - Welcome to the Around the World country study blog Navigate through this index or use the drop down menus up above! North and Central America South America Europe Asia Africa New Zealand Antarctica North and Central America (these countries of Central America are still being updated) We started our country studies in 2020 with Canada
- [Africa](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/africa-2/) - (these countries are still being updated) After spending about four months (the fall of 2023) learning about the countries of Central America, we finally started on Africa at the end of 2023. It took about year to study Africa and Southwestern Asia (the Middle East). Happily, these country studies coincided with our Ancient History studies.
- [Europe](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/europe/) - The libraries reopened right as we started our study of Europe. We spent the rest of the 2020-2021 school year exploring the countries of Europe through huge stacks of picture books. Austria The Baltic States Belgium Czechia and Slovakia Denmark Finland France and Monaco Germany Hungary Iceland Ireland The Netherlands Norway Poland Romania Spain Sweden
- [Asia](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/asia/) - (these countries are still being updated) Wow there are so many countries in Asia! We took about a year and a half (the rest of 2021, all of 2022, and half of 2023) to go through these countries, with the exception of the countries in Southwestern Asia (the Middle East). These we saved for last
- [South America](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/south-america/) - It did not sit well with me that Brazil was the only country that was scheduled for South America. We decided to study every country in South America, and this started our adventure around the world. South America took us 12 weeks, one country per week, because the libraries were still shut down. I did
- [North, Central America](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/north-central-america/) - (these countries of Central America are still being updated) We started our country studies in 2020 with Canada and Mexico, using My Father's World: Exploring Countries and Cultures. Canada Costa RIca Mexico United States of America
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- [More Booklists for Interest Led Learning and Book Parties](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/interest-led-learning/) - Interest led learning empowers our kids to be self-led learners, teaches them they can learn about anything, and keeps them curious about everything!
- [Best Middle Ages Books and Activities](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/middle-ages-books/) - We had fun with the amazing resources out there! These are the Middle Ages books that we read and activities we tried.
- [Ancient History Homeschool Curriculum: Make it Fun!](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/ancient-history-homeschool-curriculum/) - Psst, can I tell you a secret? You don't actually need an "Ancient History Homeschool Curriculum." All you need are books, games, and activities!
- [Booklists of Stories of Holidays Around the World](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/homeschool-resources/holidays-around-the-world/) - We enjoy celebrating holidays around the world and especially through diverse stories. Below, you'll find booklists from Earth Day to Lunar New Year.
- [Homeschool Methods, Advice and Encouragement for the Weary Parent](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/homeschool-resources/homeschool-methods/) - Homeschool Blog The homeschool methods that I've embraced are those of Charlotte Mason and Unschooling. I would probably say that I'm mainly Charlotte Mason with an Unschooling attitude. Intrigued? Click around below for homeschool advice and encouragement. Magic Tree House Books in Order by Time PeriodMay 12, 2026 With every new history topic, I've searched
- [Christmas Around the United States](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/212christmasunit114/) - Christmas Poetry: Langston Hughes Watch below: ‘A Christmas lift’: holiday lines by Langston Hughes at Beinecke Christmas Art: Norman Rockwell Watch below: New England Town Brings Rockwell's Christmas to Life The Nutcracker in America: Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and Donald Byrd Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite Activity: Listen, Compare and Contrast Tchaikovsky and Ellington Youtube Playlist
- [Curriculum Shop: Elementary Geography Cultural Unit Studies](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/homepage/) - Welcome to my shop for cultural studies. This is perfect for your elementary geography curriculum, whether in the homeschool or classroom. The products are all PDF downloads to use on your computer or print out at your discretion. New Products ~ Reviews ~ Collaborations Collaborations Wild Explorers Travel Journal The Wild Explorers Travel Journal is
- [The Nutcracker: A Book A Day](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/212nutcracker312/) - The Stories Mentioned: Author read-aloud of Jan Brett's Nutcracker Activity: Snowflake Ballerinas Watch Below: A Brief History of The Nutcracker: Tchaikovsky, Dumas, and Hoffmann The Music Read the liner notes: Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite Activity: Compare and Contrast Tchaikovsky with Ellington/Strayhorn Watch the Interview below: Duke Ellington presents The Nutcracker Suite The Ballets Read about
- [Christmas Books Around the World: A Book A Day](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/212christmasunit312/) - Christmas Tree Origins Interesting info: The History of Christmas Trees Craft: Colorful 3D Christmas Tree Craft Watch below: How Christmas trees stopped being just a German thing Great Britain Interesting info: Why is the Day after Christmas Called ‘Boxing Day’? Activity: How to Make a Christmas Cracker Watch Below: What's inside a Christmas cracker? Let's
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- [FAQ](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/faq/) - What is your mission or purpose in these cultural studies? I have always loved to travel and to learn about a country's art, music, famous people, landmarks, handicrafts, animals, and don't forget, FOOD! I wanted the same thing for my kids. My purpose is to provide the next best thing to living in a foreign
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- [Recipes by Country](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/cooking-by-country/) - Navigate this page: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, England (UK), Finland, French Guiana, Germany, Guyana, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Scotland (UK), Sweden, Uruguay, Wales (UK) Cooking is one of those relentless things, and all the more when you have a family of six at home for all meals, every day.
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- [Composers](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/composers/) - Navigate this page: Beethoven, Carreño, Field Ginastera, Grieg, Handel, Nielsen, Sibelius, Villa-Lobos For ideas on how to implement Composer Study in your homeschool, go to my page "Art and Music." Europe Denmark: Carl Nielsen Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) was a Danish composer and musician. His main instrument was the violin and he is famous for his
- [More Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/more-books/) - Some topics had books in abundance! For those countries, I made "top 3" lists, and the rest of the good books are listed here. (No boring books allowed!) Mexico "Mediopollito = Half-Chicken," by Alma Flor Ada (Folk Tale) "Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Mexican Hat Dance," by F Isabel Campoy and Alma Flor Ada
- [Schedule Ideas](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/schedule-ideas/) - First, choose what aspects of geography you would like to incorporate. Then, you could either assign one subject to a particular day of the week, or you could do what is called a "loop schedule." A loop schedule means that you have a list on the side of the short subjects you'd like to cover.

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- [Discover the Serengeti and Beyond: A Book A Day (1 week study)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/product/discover-serengeti-a-book-a-day/) - Where can you find the highest peak in Africa, the world's largest intact caldera, the largest land mammal migration, and the world's largest tropical lake? All of these are found in northern Tanzania, a spectacular region famous for the Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Maasai culture. Come discover this amazing place through the eyes of scientists and Tanzanian authors whose work keeps the culture alive! "Discover the Serengeti and Beyond: A Book A Day" explores the region of northern Tanzania. A five day suggested schedule of living books, videos, and activities will put Tanzania on your list of must-see places! Each daily book study is enhanced by a carefully chosen video and activity, such as writing poetry, a fun animal fact match-up, or a recipe to make. In this study, you will be introduced to: Maasai culture and modern day issues the Utendi, a Swahili form of poetry the animals of the Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks Tanzanian Folklore the Wildebeest Migration Ngorongoro Crater the National Dish of Tanzania with recipe Mount Kilimanjaro Also included is map work and an Author Spotlight. The books are not included; however, six out of nine books are free to read at archive.org. These are noted and linked throughout the study. This 22-page study presents organized book reviews, links, worksheets, and activity instructions. The information was carefully researched and all sources are included at the end to maintain a high level of scholarship and the utmost transparency. This is not a physical product; you will receive one digital PDF file to download.
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- [A World War II Christmas with American Girl Molly](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/product/american-girl-molly-christmas/) - Experience Christmas on the home front during World War II through the Christmas story of American Girl Molly McIntire. This is a one-week Christmas literature study that follows the third book in Molly's series: Molly's Surprise. Good news: you do NOT need to have read the first two books to jump right in! I’ve included a short introduction on each title page, and the books themselves also quickly catch you up. This study is best for elementary and middle school students, ages 5-12. Interested in a bundle of eight American Girl Christmas stories? Head to Christmas Hope from 1774 to 1944 with the American Girls. As you read one chapter of Molly's Surprise, open the matching pages in this study to learn about Victory Cakes, make a tinfoil star, try your hand at a Christmas tree crafts, and more! Fast readers can finish a whole book and then pick their favorite activities, while slower readers can pause after every chapter—there’s no wrong way to enjoy this journey. So light the tree, pour the cocoa, and get ready to step back in time with Molly. This American Girl Christmas Study is perfect for: morning basket read-alouds Advent family nights homeschool history + literature blocks Christmas schooling (my favorite) cozy and relaxed December afternoons with cocoa in hand 14 pages · Ages 5–12 · Instant PDF download This is not a physical product. Upon purchase, you will receive a 14-page digital PDF download. The book is not included.
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- [Cinderella Stories Around the World in 40 Books](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/product/cinderella-around-the-world-40-books/) - Travel the world through 40 diverse books! "Cinderella Stories Around the World in 40 Books" is the perfect complement to your world studies.
- [Discover Italy: A Book A Day (4 week study)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/product/discover-italy-a-book-a-day/) - Just thinking of Italy awakens all the senses, conjuring up images of glorious Renaissance art and architecture, sounds of wondrous music and language, and the smells and tastes of delicious food. “Discover Italy: A Book A Day” is a 4-week cultural study for ages 3 to 11, bringing you through the cities of Venice, Florence, Pisa, Assisi, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Taranto, Calabria, Syracuse, and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Maps and Timeline Cards orient you geographically and through history as you dive into each story. Fascinating stories abound about the creation of the first fortepiano, the attempts to correct the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the wonders of Fibonacci numbers in nature. Learn how to cook a perfect pot of pasta and grab my family’s secret recipe for Neapolitan pizza dough. Familiar tales about Strega Nona as well as the story of the first Margherita pizza will inspire the youngest chefs to lend a helping hand. A little more than one book a day, 29 picture books are highly recommended, with additional book lists for further exploration and 9 wonderful chapter books. Many of the books are free to read online at archive.org. This 71 page unit provides you with 1 (or 2) daily book review(s) along with carefully curated videos and activities that cover geography, art, STEM, language arts, cooking, and music. The stats: 10 biographies, 3 art prints, 4 art projects, 3 music activities, 4 recipes, 3 STEM activities, and a special highlight for Italian-American author Tomie dePaola and his many books set in Italy. You will receive two digital PDF downloads. This is not a physical product. The two files consist of: “Discover Italy: A Book A Day” and a special passport booklet.
- [Discover Venezuela: A Book A Day (1 week study)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/product/discover-venezuela-a-book-a-day/) - Have you heard of the legend behind the highest waterfall in the world, or seen videos of the seemingly “never-ending lightning storm?” Discover Venezuela, a place of immense beauty, through this one-week study. Best for ages 5 to 11, the books are suitable for preschool ages and the chapter book list is perfect for middle school and up. Enjoy five days of living picture books, each followed by a video or two, and a fun activity in the subject areas of art, math, animal science, geography, authentic recipe, and composer study. Mapwork, timeline cards, and chapter books are always included. This 23-page study presents organized book reviews, links, worksheets, and activity instructions. This is not a physical product; you will receive three digital PDF files to download. The three files consist of: “Discover Venezuela: A Book A Day,” a special passport booklet, and "Simón Bolívar Day." The books are not included; however, the books that are free to read at archive.org are noted throughout the study. The separate bonus study is about revolutionary leader, Simón Bolívar! Did you know that Venezuela’s official name is Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela? Did you know their currency is the Venezuelan bolívar? The country of Bolivia is also named for Simón Bolívar! It’s time to learn about this Venezuelan hero. I’ve recommended a book for younger readers and a chapter book for late elementary and middle school ages. Enjoy some flag and map work of South America, and make a Venezuelan Tizana inspired by the flag.
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- [Discover Pakistan: A Book A Day (3 week study)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/product/pakistan/) - A portion of the proceeds from this unit will be donated to the Pakistan Flood Relief Fund, a project of the nonprofit charity *GlobalGiving. Learn about the beautiful country of Pakistan through books, videos, and hands-on activities! "A Book A Day: Discover Pakistan" is a 3-week cultural study for ages 3 to 11. In this cultural study, you will receive: -A 45 page PDF that provides 15 book summaries, recommended videos, and accompanying activity pages, -A Passport Booklet PDF for map work and summarizing, -5 cards for your timeline, -9 chapter book recommendations for elementary, middle, and high school ages, -Information about the history of Pakistan and it's flag, -1 Artist Spotlight and 3 non-religious cultural art projects, -Science activities and notebooking pages that connect to three of the books, -Quotations for language arts usage that connect to three of the books, -and Three recipes to cook for or with your children. The 15 book recommendations include biographies, folk tales, art connections, and STEM, with daily accompanying videos and projects. Fields of study include geography, art, STEM, and language arts. Recipes, Timeline Cards, and a Passport Booklet round out this fun study of Pakistan! You will receive two digital PDF downloads. This is not a physical product. The two files consist of: a 45-page cultural study and a passport booklet. *GlobalGiving has a 4-star rating (out of four stars) on CharityNavigator.org. Reviews: Just bought this today and it’s amazing! I’m of Pakistani origin living in US and looking forward to going over this with my kids! ~Umm I have been using your blog as a resource to round out our Around The World studies. I purchased the Mega Bundle and absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your Pakistan
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- [Discover Finland: A Book A Day (2 week study)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/product/discover-finland-a-book-a-day-2-week-study/) - Do you know where the happiest country in the world is? Dive into this Nordic country with me and discover why. Move over, Norway and Sweden, it’s time for Finland to have the spotlight! New format: I’ve expanded each day to include a short blurb with background information to read aloud. These summaries align with the various subjects of music, literature, history, or science to provide more context for the story. In fact, you could discover so much about Finland without reading any of the recommended books! Those eleven picture books, though… it just so happens that TEN of them are free to read online at archive.org. Wait, it gets better. I received permission to publish a YouTube readaloud of the eleventh one because it is an amazing book and difficult to find. This is a two-week study, the first week focusing on the three southern regions of Finland. The second week is all Finnish Lapland/Samiland. In this cultural study, you will learn about: Composer Jean Sibelius Author Tove Jansson Finland’s national epic Revolutionary music and art The geography of Finland’s four regions The Flag of Finland and the Flag of the Sámi Three Arctic phenomena The difference between reindeer and caribou The Sámi people Activities include: Mapwork 4 art projects Copywork 2 baking recipes Flag Drawing Art Study Science Notebooking Listening Playlist Bonus Science Project I have included links for at least one recommended video for each day, appropriate for all ages and related to the book.
- [Discover Cameroon: A Book A Day (7 day study)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/product/discover-cameroon-a-book-a-day/) - Listen to these fantastic nicknames: "Africa in Miniature" and "The Hinge of Africa!" Within the country of Cameroon are all the climates found in Africa, volcanoes that formed the highest peak in west and central Africa, and one of the wettest spots on earth. Learn about the biomes and the history, including Cameroon during the Atlantic slave trade. Discover Cameroon through 8 living books that are either own voices or by people with strong ties to Cameroon. 7 of the books can be freely accessed online! Here's the daily rhythm: read a short picture book watch a video complete an activity There are also daily short paragraphs of background information to provide deeper understanding of the picture book. This cultural unit study is perfect for but not limited to ages 5-11. I started studying countries this way with a 3-year old and now my oldest ones are almost-11. With every study, my kids ask for more books, videos and activities! This 7-day, 27-page study includes: water filtration science experiment map drawing recipe of the national dish, Ndolé flag information spotlight on environmentalist Farmer Tantoh history of Cameroon original map created by me language arts exercise game suggestion historical use of the catenary arch religions of Cameroon passport book cover with Cameroon page You will receive two digital PDF downloads. This is not a physical product. The two files consist of: “Discover Cameroon: A Book A Day” and a special passport booklet.
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- [Discover Ukraine: A Book A Day (2 week study)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/product/discover-ukraine-a-book-a-day/) - All proceeds from the sale of this Ukraine unit will go to the GlobalGiving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund* for humanitarian assistance in impacted communities in Ukraine and surrounding regions. Stories are told that history may be preserved. Have you been searching for a way to teach your students about Ukrainian culture without the present shadow of war? Learn about the culture of Ukraine through folktales, living history books, and people. 20 books are recommended for you to pick and choose from. Some difficult histories are more suitable for older ages and in these cases, alternative book choices are provided for younger students. In this 10-day study, you will learn about pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian method of egg decoration for spring and Easter. You may be inspired to grow your own sunflowers this summer as you watch videos about it's life cycle and the process of extracting sunflower oil. Enjoy traditional music played on the national instrument and learn about orchestral instruments with the famous Ukrainian composer, Sergei Prokofiev. In addition, there are two more spotlights that highlight a Ukrainian artist and an author who has brought Ukrainian stories to the world of children's literature. A brief history of the country is touched upon with the flag study, and a few books are recommended to learn about the Holocaust in Ukraine and Chernobyl. Also for older students (ages 9+) is a list of six historical fiction chapter books about the previously mentioned topics as well as the Holodomor, or Great Famine. Also included are: Three art projects Music activity Copywork Recipe for Borscht Map and Flag Drawing Art Study Timeline Cards Passport Book with special insert A table of contents organizes this study into the daily rhythm of reading a picture book, watching a video (or two), and completing an activity. There are also daily short paragraphs of background information to provide deeper understanding of the picture book. This 31-page cultural unit study is perfect for but not limited to ages 5-11. Yes, you can use this with multiple age groups at once! I started studying countries this way with four children ranging from ages 3 to 9, and now my oldest ones are almost 11. With every study, my kids ask for more books, videos and activities! You will receive two digital PDF downloads. This is not a physical product. The two files consist of: “Discover Ukraine: A Book A Day” and a special passport booklet. *GlobalGiving has a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator
- [Discover Mali: A Book A Day (2 week study)](https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/product/discover-mali-a-book-a-day/) - In the midst of our learning and memory-making, we decided that a portion of the sales from this unit will be donated to the wonderful programs in healthcare and education at Ko-Falen Cultural Center in Bamako, Mali. “Discover Mali: A Book A Day” guides you through a 2-week (10 day) study, using beautiful living books that include stories of daily life, elephant migration, folklore, and biographies. Each daily book study is enhanced by a carefully chosen video and activity, such as map drawing or painting bògòlan-inspired designs. Find out who the wealthiest king in history was and where the largest mud-brick structure is located! An original, edible mud-brick project makes a sweet treat and memory. Additionally, try a science experiment and two recipes using millet, a staple grain in West Africa. The subjects explored include geography, culture, science, biography, folk art, history, animal science, cooking, language art, and music. Listen to contemporary musicians and learn from the books and videos of Malian artist Baba Wagué Diakité. The rich cultural history of West Africa covers the Mali Empire until the Atlantic slave trade. Mapwork and Timeline cards are included. This 32-page study presents organized book reviews, links, worksheets, and activity instructions. This is not a physical product; you will receive two digital PDF files to download. The two files consist of: “Discover Mali: A Book A Day,” and a special passport booklet. The books are not included; however, the six books that are free to read at archive.org are noted.

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