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Singapore Unit Study

Explore the culture, geography, and traditions of Singapore with our hands-on, secular country unit study. Read Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong, learn about urban ecology, and explore children’s folk stories from Singapore. You’ll also reflect on cooperation as a character virtue, create art inspired by the country’s iconic playgrounds, and learn how to play Five Stones, a game enjoyed by children in Singapore and across Southeast Asia.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Our Singapore unit study is designed for both homeschool families and classroom educators. Whether you’re supplementing your social studies curriculum or building a full geography unit, this resource invites students to discover a world of learning through a variety of stories, lessons, and hands-on activities.

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

What’s Included in the Singapore Unit Study

Preview of our Singapore Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum featuring hands-on cultural activities for kids
Preview of our Singapore Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum featuring hands-on cultural activities for kids
What you get

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Explore Singapore through geography, literature, science, art, and hands-on learning activities with our ready-to-use printables and an optional digital planning tool.

  • Singapore Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Singapore’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
  • Singapore Mapwork Activity: Students will locate major cities, geographical features, and cultural landmarks on an outline map and are encouraged to personalize their maps with illustrations, labels, and symbols that reflect what they’ve learned about the country.
  • Literature Study: Follow Sherlock Sam as he solves The Missing Heirloom in Katong, a fun mystery that introduces students to Singaporean culture, food, and neighborhoods. A printable detective case file is included to help students track clues and characters.
  • The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Singapore.
  • Urban Ecology: Discover how Singapore is a leader in urban ecology.
  • Elapsed Time Task Cards: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Singapore.
  • Creative Arts: Recreate Singapore’s iconic Dancing Dragon Playground using simple craft materials and make a set of Five Stones, a traditional game still enjoyed by children in Singapore.
  • Cooking Class: Prepare simple cheese, sausage, and pineapple sticks, a party-friendly snack that’s fun to make and share.
  • Global Games: Learn how to play Five Stones, a fast-paced game that challenges hand-eye coordination.
Our Singapore unit study homeschool resource includes a digital planner plus ready-to-use printable lesson plans and cultural activities for kids.
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Bonus Printables & Planning Tools

Along with your core activities, you’ll also receive our Singapore unit study overview sheet, a country-specific Global Explorers cookbook page, our Discover Singapore: Bingo Challenge activity, and more than a dozen additional printables to support hands-on learning. Plus, you’ll get access to our optional Notion planning tool to help keep your lessons organized and easy to navigate.

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who we are

At the Global Explorers Club, we believe in an education that respects each child’s unique personhood, fosters a love of learning, and embraces the diversity of the world. Our unit studies are designed with flexibility and freedom in mind, allowing your family to explore each topic at your own pace and according to your interests. Whether you’re completing every activity or selecting just a few, the goal is to inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the world.

Singapore Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids, including the Writing Revolution resources, Sherlock Sam, a detective case file, traditional games and recipes, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Singapore unit study is best suited for ages 6–12, but activities can easily be adapted for younger or older learners.

The duration is flexible and depends on how deeply you want to explore each topic. On average, you might spend 2-4 weeks on this unit.

You’ll receive PDF files for easy printing, plus an optional Notion database for digital planning.

Subjects covered include geography, social studies, language arts and literature, science and math, creative arts, cooking and culture, and character education.

Yes! This resource is ideal for homeschool and classroom use. You may use it as part of world geography, social studies, or cultural enrichment.

Yes, the unit study includes a curated list of books, websites, and extension ideas to support continued learning and exploration.

Grab Your Passport to Singapore and Start Your Adventure Today

Our Singapore unit study homeschool resource includes a digital planner plus ready-to-use printable PDF activities for your homeschool geography curriculum.

Make the Most of Your Singapore Unit Study

Ready to dive in but not sure where to begin?

Our Asia Quick Start Guide walks you through how to plan your week, use the printable resources and Notion planner, and adapt the lessons to your schedule. Whether you’re learning about Singapore over a few days or stretching it into a full unit, this guide will help you make the most of your time together.

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Explore Singapore through geography, literature, science, art, and hands-on cultural activities for kids with our ready-to-use printables and optional digital planning tool. Whether you're supplementing your social studies curriculum or building a complete homeschool geography curriculum, this resource offers an engaging, multi-subject learning experience for grades 1–6.