A Trip Around the World :: Russia

What we read:

The Language of Birds
“Prince Hedgehog” from Best-Loved Folktales of the World.
“Baba Yaga” from Mini Stories from Around the World (Mini Classics)
Read about Olia from Children Just Like Me: A Unique Celebration of Children Around the World
Children’s Amazing Places Encyclopedia (Children’s Encyclopedia) — selections about places in Russia.

What we did:

Placed flag sticker and entry date on passport. (Flag stickers and passports from Expedition Earth)
Daily located country on the world map. Reviewed capital. Reviewed all countries and capitals learned so far.
Completed Russia coloring page from Around the World Coloring Book
Geography Songs Song #3 Former USSR Song – Sang daily.
Learned to say Hello, “thank you,” and “How are you?” in Russian. I took three semesters in college and this is about all I can remember.
Explored Russia on the National Geographic Kids website.
Made matroyska dolls from Geography Through Art
Listened to Maestro Classics “Peter and the Wolf” and “The Story of Swan Lake.”
Watched portions of “Swan Lake” performed by the Kirov Ballet on YouTube.
Stamped passports with exit date.

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Pam is the author of The Your Morning Basket Guide and Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace. She also is the host of three popular podcasts -- The Homeschool Snapshots Podcast, Your Morning Basket, and The Homeschool Solutions Show. She lives in the Deep South with her husband and three kids, where she is the go-to lady for great curriculum recommendations or a just a pep talk on a rough day.