Philippines Unit Study: Hands-On Geography Curriculum for Kids

Discover the culture, geography, and traditions of the Philippines with our hands-on, secular Philippines Unit Study. Designed for Grades 1 to 6, our literature-rich geography curriculum includes engaging activities in mapwork, science, writing, and hands-on cultural experiences, such as traditional games, art projects, and cooking. Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, classrooms, or Montessori continent studies.

✅ Learning Highlights:



• Read Marikit and the Ocean of Stars and explore Filipino folklore
• Learn about typhoons and their impact on island communities
• Build geography and research skills with mapwork and notebooking activities
• Craft a parol ornament and learn about Filipino holiday traditions
• Enjoy music and dance through an introduction to Tinikling, the national dance of the Philippines
• Cook pancit and play traditional games like Sungka, Sipa, and Tapatan

✅ What’s Included:

• Philippines 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 Marikit and the Ocean of Stars, a middle-grade novel inspired by Filipino mythology, and Cora Cooks Pancit, a lovely picture book celebrating family traditions.
• Circle Round Folktales + Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercise using Judith C. Hochman's The Writing Revolution method.
• Science Notebooking: Learn how typhoons form and their environmental impact.
• Math Practice: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout the Philippines.
• Creative Arts: Craft your own colorful parol ornament, inspired by the traditional Filipino holiday lantern.
• Musical Explorers: Explore the rhythm and movement behind Tinikling, the national folk dance of the Philippines.
• Cultural Cooking Projects: Make pancit, a popular noodle dish often served at celebrations.
• Global Games: Learn how to play three traditional Filipino games: Sungka, Sipa, and Tapatan. Printable Sungka and Tapatan game boards are included so you can start playing right away!

✅ Bonus Materials:

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