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

Explore the geography, culture, and traditions of Guatemala 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.

Explore the artistry of Maya textile weaving, meet human rights activist Rigoberta Menchú, and learn about Central American history with the Color and Discover activity kit. Travel through the Maya Biosphere Reserve, discover volcanoes, and celebrate the cultural heritage of Guatemala through stories, crafts, and music.

✅ What’s Included:

• Guatemala 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 Girl from Chimel by Rigoberta Menchú, a beautifully illustrated story that emphasizes compassion, courage, and respect for nature.
• The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Guatemala.
• Volcanoes: Explore Guatemala’s volcanic landscape through science notebooking activities.
• Creative Arts: Learn about traditional Maya weaving and create your own woven bracelets inspired by colorful Guatemalan patterns and explore the music of the Ch’orti’ people.

✅ Bonus Materials:

• Printable Global Explorers Cookbook Page for Guatemala
• Discover Guatemala: Bingo Challenge activity sheet
• Guatemala 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.