EXPLORING AFRICA: A Geography Unit For Early Learners
When I first created Exploring Africa, I didn’t set out to write a traditional curriculum. I simply wanted to help my son understand that the world is bigger than what he sees—and beautiful in ways he hasn’t yet imagined.
He loves maps. He loves animals. He learns through play, pictures, and quiet connection. So I built something that speaks his language: stories, real photographs, dramatic play, and space to explore without pressure.
This is not a workbook.
It’s not a series of printables.
It’s not about checking boxes.
It’s about seeing the world through the eyes of a child—and the heart of a mother.
What’s Inside Exploring Africa?
This 10-lesson unit introduces young children to the animals, people, landscapes, and rhythms of life across the African continent. It’s designed for preschool and kindergarten learners, but it’s flexible enough to adapt for curious early elementary students too.
The unit includes:
Two nonfiction readers with real photographs (Africa A to Z and Africa Is a Big Beautiful Place)
A gentle lesson for each day, including suggested books and hands-on ideas
Two dramatic play guides (Safari + Village Life)
A parent guide with tips, book lists, and optional faith connections
Optional read-aloud videos for the photo books
There are no worksheets or required printables. Just real moments—reading, pretending, asking questions, and imagining together.
Why Africa?
Africa is often introduced in textbooks through a narrow lens. But in reality, it’s full of vibrant life, creativity, and diversity. My goal with this unit wasn’t to “teach everything,” but to open a door—and let my son walk through it with wonder.
We talk about lions and giraffes, yes—but we also talk about cooking, music, daily life, and what it means to live in community. It’s about introducing real places and real people in ways that honor their stories and spark new questions.
Built with Gentle Faith
You’ll also find optional Bible verses and a soft spiritual theme woven throughout: “Exploring God’s creation through the lens of Africa.” It’s not a Bible study, but it’s a chance to help your child see that learning about the world is also learning about the One who made it.
For Families Like Mine (and Maybe Yours)
If you have a child who’s smart, sensitive, curious, or just doesn’t fit in the traditional mold—this is for you.
If you want to bring meaning into your homeschool without adding stress—this is for you.
If you’ve been looking for a gentle start to geography, or a way to introduce global learning that still feels personal and warm—this is for you.
Exploring Africa will be available soon as a digital download.
I hope it brings joy to your home, just as it has in mine.