Options for your studies of Asia. Both as an overview and focusing on individual countries. I will be adding more countries to the list.
Sections
8
Asia
Japan
China
Korea
Thailand
Russia
Asia
Non-country specific items
This is an incredible stencil set featuring rivers and mountains
Asia Stencil
Use at the table to review or label the countries.great for showing other family members what you learned about
Asia Placemat
Requires printing and prep work to prepare the materials, but once done is valuable tool for learning the location of Asian countries. Can be used elementary all the way to adults.
Asia Flashcards (color coded)
Animal replicas of Asian animals. Can separate by location in Asia, use in dioramas, playtime…
Asian Animals Toob
Learn about the pangolin. It’s very surprising linked at Petco because they had the best price
Safari Ltd Pangolin Toy Figure
Includes the whole world, but you can use the Asian countries now and the others when you study those areas
Hungry Planet: What the World Eats|Paperback
Japan
Resources for studying Japan
The tweens have loves this book for learning about Japanese culture and traditions
Cool Japan Guide: Manga, Cats & Ramen Fun
Learn some basic Japanese. Exposure to languages is supposed to help develop the ear and make language learning easier.
JAPANESE in 10 minutes a day
Fun for the whole family as you try treats with flavors you’re not used to.
Japanese Snack Assortment 40 pcs - DAGASHI
Great guide book for learning to write meaningful Haiku
Write Your Own Haiku for Kids: Write Poetry in the Japanese Tradition - Easy Step-by-Step Instructions to Compose Simple Poems|Hardcover
Told in Japanese and English, a story about a little girls traditional Japanese dolls. Beautiful artwork.
Anna's Kokeshi Dolls: A Children's Story Told in English and Japanese (With Free Audio Recording)|Hardcover
Great book for hands on ideas when learning about Japan.
All about Japan - by Willamarie Moore (Hardcover)
China
Resources for studying China
Part of the Who What Where series of books for kids. Has great beginners informations, several pictures, and addresses things at a child’s level.
Where Is the Great Wall?|Paperback
Series of books contains great resources for learning and hands on projects
All about China - by Allison Branscombe (Hardcover)
Korea
Resources for studying South Korea
Hands on activities to make learning about South Korea fun
All about Korea - by Ann Martin Bowler (Hardcover)
Thailand
Resources for studying Thailand
Interactive learning activities for exploring Thailand and its people
All about Thailand - by Elaine Russell (Hardcover)
Russia
Resources for studying Russia
Puzzle of the Russian nesting dolls, matryoshka dolls. Learn more about their history. You’ll be surprised. Puzzle for older students or families to work on together
Eurographics Inc. Russian Matryoshkas Dolls 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Your family can create your own set of nesting dolls. Be as unique as you wish.
DIY Unpainted 7 Matryoshka Nesting Dolls
Singapore
Resources for studying Singapore
Learn about interesting places within Singapore
Lonely Planet Kids City Trails - Singapore - by Helen Greathead (Paperback)
Indonesia
Resources for studying Indonesia
We like to use this book series for ideas for projects to learn about each countries uniqueness
All About Indonesia: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids|Hardcover
