Costa Rica Unit Study | Geography Curriculum & Hands-On Activities for Kids

Explore the geography, culture, and traditions of Costa Rica with this hands-on, literature-based unit study designed for Grades 1 to 6. Perfect for homeschool families, co-ops, classrooms, or Montessori continent studies, this resource combines mapwork, science, writing, and hands-on cultural activities for kids.

Read The Umbrella and learn about tropical rainforests, study Costa Rica’s wildlife, create colorful carretas, listen to marimba music, and make a simple toasted cashew snack as you journey through Costa Rica together!

✅ What’s Included:

• Costa Rica Mapwork & Notebooking: Students label major cities, landforms, and cultural landmarks while customizing their own maps. Notebooking pages invite students to document facts, sketch discoveries, and color the national flag.
• Literature Study: Read and discuss The Umbrella, a beautifully illustrated story that highlights Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystem.
• The Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Costa Rica.
• Science Notebooking: Learn about Costa Rica’s rainforests and the animals that inhabit them with guided science notebooking prompts.
• Creative Arts: Design and decorate your own miniature version of Costa Rica’s iconic carretas, a beloved national symbol.
• Musical Explorers: Discover the sounds of Costa Rican marimba music.
• Cooking Class: Learn about one of Costa Rica’s tropical crops while preparing a simple, delicious snack.

✅ Bonus Materials:

• Printable Global Explorers Cookbook Page for Costa Rica
• Discover Costa Rica: Bingo Challenge activity sheet
• Costa Rica Unit Overview Sheet
• Access to our optional digital planning tool in Notion
• Plus, more than a dozen extra printable resources, such as book passports, food chain pyramid templates, and more!

Format: Printable PDF + Optional Digital Access

Best For: Homeschoolers, co-ops, enrichment, Montessori continent studies, and classroom geography units

Why Choose Global Explorers?



At the Global Explorers Club, we believe geography should feel like an adventure. Our flexible, secular unit studies are designed to spark curiosity, celebrate cultural diversity, and connect children to the world around them. Whether you use every activity or choose a few, our unit studies can be easily adapted for different learners and teaching styles.