Global Social Studies

Use these wonderful Multicultural Families of the World Diverse Family Structures Posters to introduce your children to a variety of families. This set of posters celebrates the diverse family groups that make up our world! Children will enjoy connecting with families similar to theirs and learning about different ones. The high quality images help your children understand different family relationships, while recognizing the bonds that all families share. Set of 8 posters. Measures 11"L x 8.5"W.

3 years & up. What you wear, what you eat, where you live, and who you are in this global world is the information you will discover as you read about people from around the world though vivid images and simple text. Paperback book set, 32 pages each.

5 years & up. Give children a fun interactive way to learn about geopolitics and more. Lightweight and durable, this blue-ocean globe is a great student tool for your classroom. Help children learn the names of the states in the US, each state name is shown on the map! The United States is one color on the map and the state boarders are shown with each individual state name. The smoke black plastic base and semi-meridian are strong and scratch resistant. The oceans are a vibrant blue and the… More »

4 - 7 years. Improve memory skills by matching boys and girls from different countries, learn 36 ways to say "hello" and have lots of fun along the way! Featuring original characters and their friends from the popular singalong If You're Happy And You Know It!

6 years & up. Discover the world and the United States with these floor puzzles. Helps children understand where they live in relationship to the size of their state and the world. Great for introducing Social Studies. World puzzle has 33 pieces and USA puzzle has 51 pieces. Each puzzle measures 24" x 36".

3 years and up. Take young children around the world with our Cultural Diversity Paperback Set. The books in this set use real photographs to introduce children to life in other parts of the world. Children will go to markets, see different types of homes, and much more. These books are a great way to encourage children to look beyond their immediate surroundings and become aware of the world’s diversity. Also includes a teachers guide with additional activities that can be used throughout the classroom.

7 - 10 years. The Blast to the Past friends meet Sacagawea--and they've got to work fast if they're going to succeed in keeping history on course. Abigail and her friends are in the middle of a Monday afternoon group project when Mr. Caruthers tells them it's time to jump back to the past. They're going to meet Sacagawea, and this time things are more complicated than ever! How can the kids convince Sacagawea not to give up on her dream when they don't even know what her dream is? Sure, they know… More »

4 years & up. Introduce your children to a variety of instruments with these durable Multicultural Instruments for Rhythm and Music Learning. This wonderful set of instruments promotes dexterity, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory learning. Children will experience sounds and rhythms from different cultures with this 13 piece set. Encourage children to follow along with a rhythm you create or make their own. This set includes two Damroos, pair of ankle bells, agogo bells,… More »

4 years & up. We share our world with over 7 billion people - learn how people live in different counties around the earth. Perfect for global awareness. Set of 6 paperback books.

Grades 3 - 5. These well-written biographies tell the stories of notable individuals in a variety of contexts. Each book highlights the life, contributions and accomplishments of the individual in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he/she lived in and changed. Fascinating details and black-and-white illustrations fill each story, along with side notes and a time line to enhance readers' understanding. Collection includes six, 112-page paperbacks.

3 years & up. Introduce children to geography with this fun, 12" inflatable globe. Brilliantly colored and extremely durable with political boundaries and geographical names.

This full-color laminated map shows country boundaries, topography, and flags from around the world. Measures 51.5"W x 37.5"H.

Grades K - 1. Spark the interest of beginning readers with engaging fiction and authentic informational content! These high-quality books feature an appropriate reading level and familiar standards-based themes. Set of 6 books have 12 - 20 pages each.

4 - 7 years. Sharpen your memory skills and discover some of the world's greatest cities and buildings! Match the pairs of landmarks and learn the city and country where the landmark can be found. Features gorgeous hand-painted artwork by David Dean. Includes 72 cards. Box measures 8" x 8.5" x 1".

This round-the-world photographic book set introduces young children to the concept of the world's people, the places they live, and how they work and play. Each book tours the globe to develop a strong interest in cultures and ethnic heritage while showing differences in young children. Set includes 6 paperback books.

Grades K - 1. Spark the interest of beginning readers with engaging fiction and authentic informational content! These high-quality books feature an appropriate reading level and familiar standards-based themes. Set of 6 books have 12 - 20 pages each.

3 years & up. Introduce children to their international companions with this book set. These books will give children a window into the lives of other children from all around the world. Children will see how other children dress, eat, and live in their communities. They will also learn valuable lessons about how they can live healthy lives and be good neighbors (from none other than Mr. Rogers)! Set of 4.