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

Explore the geography, culture, and traditions of Puerto Rico 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 Juan Bobo, explore marine science topics like coral reef ecosystems and bioluminescence, and reflect on the importance of humility as a character virtue. You’ll also cook Puerto Rican rice and beans, explore bomba and plena music, create Taíno-inspired artwork, and play traditional Puerto Rican games.

✅ What’s Included:

• Puerto Rico 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 Juan Bobo, a traditional Puerto Rican folk character who gets into all kinds of silly situations.
• The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Puerto Rico.
• Bioluminescent Bays: Explore what causes certain bays in Puerto Rico to glow with natural light, and what organisms are responsible for this unique phenomenon.
• Musical Explorers: Learn about two vibrant musical traditions of Puerto Rico – bomba and plena.
• Creative Arts: Create Taíno petroglyphs inspired by Puerto Rico’s earliest inhabitants and make colorful jewelry using natural materials as many cultures in the Caribbean have done for centuries.
• Cooking Class: Learn how to make Puerto Rican rice and beans, a beloved staple of the island’s cuisine.

✅ Bonus Materials:

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