Singapore Unit Study: Hands-On Geography Curriculum for Kids

Discover the culture, geography, and traditions of Singapore with our hands-on, secular Singapore 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:

• Join Sherlock Sam on a mystery-solving adventure through Katong. You'll track clues and solve the case with your own detective case file.
• Learn about Singapore’s leadership in urban ecology
• Build geography and research skills with mapwork and notebooking activities
• Explore children's folktales and playground-inspired art
• Play Five Stones, a popular children's game, and prepare a simple Singaporean party snack

✅ What’s Included:

• Singapore 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: Follow Sherlock Sam as he solves The Missing Heirloom in Katong, a mystery that introduces students to Singaporean culture, food, and neighborhoods. A printable detective case file is included to help students track clues and characters.
• Circle Round Folktales + Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises using Judith C. Hochman's The Writing Revolution method.
• Science Notebooking: Discover how Singapore is a leader in urban ecology and green city planning.
• Math Practice: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Singapore.
• Creative Arts: Recreate Singapore’s iconic Dancing Dragon Playground using simple craft materials and make a set of Five Stones, a traditional game still enjoyed by children in Singapore.
• Cultural Cooking Projects: Prepare simple cheese, sausage, and pineapple sticks, a party-friendly snack that’s fun to make and share.
• Global Games: Learn how to play Five Stones, a fast-paced game that challenges hand-eye coordination.

✅ Bonus Materials:

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