This post has evolved over the years and what I once shared for geography study I no longer even want to be caught in the searches for it. So I have removed even allusions to it. Instead read what Charlotte Mason said to do and then get out the maps, globes or atlases and follow her methods.
She wrote geography books and readers which are easy to read and use.
Do not look on Pinterest or Instagram.
Look at your children and talk about the places you are reading about while looking at maps together. The stories and people you are reading about will make you care about the places. Don’t overthink it, it’s a joy to know our Earth and the places that have been called home by our fellow-man. You will learn much more than you ever could from naming the continents or drawing the five great circles. You will care about what you know which is most important.
She wrote geography books and readers which are easy to read and use.
Do not look on Pinterest or Instagram.
Look at your children and talk about the places you are reading about while looking at maps together. The stories and people you are reading about will make you care about the places. Don’t overthink it, it’s a joy to know our Earth and the places that have been called home by our fellow-man. You will learn much more than you ever could from naming the continents or drawing the five great circles. You will care about what you know which is most important.
“Geographies,” said the geographer, “are the finest books of all. They never go out of fashion. It is extremely rare for a mountain to change position. It is extremely rare for an ocean to be drained of its water. We write eternal things.” (The Little Prince)
Thanks Heather for this nice post. As a fellow blogger, your post reminds me that the information we put out there can be very helpful to others. 🙂 I'll be looking up all the resources you mentioned. For years since I've read Leigh's book I wanted to get my kids to start "blobbing", we did a little and then stopped. This year, however, I want it to be a more organized component of our homeschool. I hope you all have any amazing school year!