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Asia Unit Study

Grab your passports and begin exploring Asia with the Global Explorers Club, a family-style “Around the World” homeschool geography curriculum that’s perfect for mixed-age learning.

Together, you’ll learn about different peoples and their cultures and share engaging stories and folk tales from across Asia. You’ll meet artists and musicians, sample global cuisine, create art, and play games together.

From mapwork lessons and science notebooking to writing prompts and cultural activities, our Asia continent study offers a full year of rich, multidisciplinary learning your entire family will enjoy.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Explore the incredible diversity of Asia with our hands-on, literature-rich continent bundle. Our all-in-one bundle features 20 individual country studies that include storytelling, science, art, cultural activities, writing, and more. Aligned with Charlotte Mason and Montessori-inspired methods, students will discover the people, places, and traditions that shape the largest and most diverse continent on Earth.

💡Need help getting started? View our Quick Start Guide for Asia for simple tips on using our curriculum and planning your week.

The Countries You’ll Explore

Journey through Asia with 20 literature-based unit studies for the following countries:

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Each country study includes:

  • Mapwork and Notebooking: Students label maps, sketch landmarks, and record fun facts.
  • Literature Study: Read a variety of middle-grade novels, folk tales, and picture books.
  • The Writing Revolution Activities: Strengthen writing skills with sentence strategy exercises.
  • Science Notebooking: Explore region-specific science topics like plate tectonics, cave ecosystems, monsoons, biodiversity, and conservation.
  • Creative Arts: Learn about traditional art and crafts from across Asia, such as making batik in Sri Lanka, alpana in Bangladesh, and Sumi-e in Japan.
  • Musical Explorers: Listen to music and instruments from across Asia, like the morin khuur from Mongolia, the drums of Oman’s Al-Ayyala, Iraqi folk music, and more.
  • Cooking Class: Try hands-on cooking activities inspired by each country, such as chicken biryani, sticky rice with mango, Afghan milk tea, and more.
  • Global Games: Learn more than a dozen traditional games from countries across Asia, such as Dou Shou Qi (China), Yut Nori (South Korea), Bagh Chal (Nepal), and Sungka (Philippines).

Grab Your Passport and Start Your Adventure Through Asia Today

Here are the suggested books to have on hand as you explore Asia together. Remember, the Global Explorers program is flexible, and you don’t necessarily have to use all of the books listed below.

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FAQ’s

What ages is this designed for?

The Asia Unit Study works well for elementary-aged learners while providing plenty of opportunities to extend learning for older students. Families teaching multiple ages together can easily adapt discussions and activities as needed.

Do I need every recommended book?

No. The suggested books enrich the Global Explorers experience, but families are encouraged to use what is available through their local library or home collection.

How long does each country study take?

That depends on your family. Some families spend one week in each country, while others prefer two or three weeks. There is no required schedule.

Is this curriculum secular?

Yes. The Global Explorers Club is a secular curriculum that integrates geography, culture, literature and language arts, history, and the creative arts through an inclusive approach.

One Continent. Twenty Countries. Countless Opportunities to Learn Together.

Slow down, explore together, and discover the people, places, and cultures of Asia through literature-based country studies your whole family can enjoy.

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