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Thailand Unit Study

Explore the culture, geography, and traditions of Thailand with our hands-on, secular country unit study. Read Tua and the Elephant and All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team, investigate cave ecosystems, and create traditional Thai umbrella paintings. You’ll also cook sticky rice with mango, reflect on the virtue of respect, listen to a Thai folktale, and learn to play the game Crow Sits on Eggs.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Thailand Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with hands-on learning and cultural activities for kids, featuring The Writing Revolution resources, mapwork and notebooking, plus Tua and the Elephant by R.P. Harris and All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

Our Thailand 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.

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

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

Thailand Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Thailand’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Thailand 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: Read Tua and the Elephant, a middle-grade novel written by R.P. Harris, and All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team, the nonfiction account of the daring international rescue mission that captivated the world.
Circle Round: Listen to the folktale “The Answer You Seek” and complete sentence strategy writing activities based on Judith C. Hochman’s The Writing Revolution method.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Thailand.
Caves in Thailand: Discover the features of cave ecosystems with our science notebooking activity.
Elapsed Time Task Cards: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Thailand.
Thai Umbrella Painting: Explore traditional Thai crafts by painting your own umbrella designs with bright colors and patterns.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make sticky rice with mango, a popular Thai dessert.
Global Games: Play Crow Sits on Eggs, a traditional children’s game played in Thailand.

Our Thailand 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 Thailand unit study overview sheet, a country-specific Global Explorers cookbook page, our Discover Thailand: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Thailand 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. Christina Soontornvat’s book All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team includes descriptions of life-or-death scenarios, such as near-drownings, medical emergencies, and the death of a Thai Navy SEAL. Please preview the book to ensure it aligns with your students’ maturity levels and your family or classroom values.

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.

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

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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 Thailand 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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