I'm amazed at the geographical learning curve I've seen in my second graders over these last two and a half months! We've just finished a unit called "Families Now and Long Ago". Through the study of our family histories and the various countries from which our families descended, we studied world geography and an appreciation for each culture represented. Every student completed a poster report based on a country from which their ancestors immigrated and shared their report in front of the class.
Korea,Philippines,Russia,England,Scotland,Ireland,Italy,Portugal,Spain and Mexico...what a wealth of heritage resides amongst us! As we concluded the unit, many of these kids voluntarily shared what they've learned about their family heritage in front of 40-plus adults at our annual family feast. With public speaking being hailed as a #1 fear for so many, I was amazed at the grace and ease with which these second graders communicated! Congratulations and thank you for sharing your new excitement about world geography. May this be one important building block in the development of your communication skills and love of learning!
