We enjoyed our Europe Continent Box and then I fell off the wagon. I had grand plans for the year, but just got behind in prep time. But finally, I added another box to our year, right at the end!
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I have North America set up like this {see photo below}. I have a large puzzle of North America, and the board of North America from Where in the World {I added the cards into the box}. Our Little Passports goodies from Mexico are in the box too!
I pulled out some North American animals we had from our collection, our US Presidents and USA books {from Target}, and our big World Map Puzzle {similar to this one, couldn’t find mine online}.
I bought my boxes from Walmart, in 2 different sizes {small 6.7qt, large 12.7qt} knowing I would need bigger ones for continents with more stuff! I made simple labels that color-coordinate with Montessori geography colors {free download here}. This box is the bigger of the 2 sizes I bought.
What’s Inside?
US Presidents {Target}, North American Landmarks ~ Rand McNally, North American Animals {Target}, States & Capitals Wrap Up.
I currently have a few of the extras in these little blue bins from Ikea, hooked to the photo ledge from Ikea also.
We have a few materials from Montessori Print Shop! Thankfully I was given their bundle to review over a year ago year. Specifically I am using the North America Geography Folder {I made ours as a book in sheet protectors}, North American Animals, & North American Landmarks. You can see I hung our 3 part cards up on metal rings and hooks. The shelf they are hanging on is a photo ledge from Ikea. Be sure to read to the end for a giveaway!
I created a few printables for the box which you can download for free on my Continent Boxes webpage in the North America section. I also used some printables from other sources. I will list out everything shown below with links, it is all laminated and in our box.
- North American Countries Alphabetically
- The Carribean Map
- Central America Map
- North America Map
- USA, Canada, Mexico pages-from the $1 section at Target, ripped out of the book
- Countries of the World Cards
- Canadian Currency Chart
- Let’s Travel to Canada Printable
There’s also the Continent Kids Coloring for North America {free download on the Continent Boxes webpage}…
Here you can see us exploring together, there’s no real plan. The kids can explore the box on their own, and I also am taking time to explore together. It’s amazing what they absorb just from exploring and us talking about what they are doing!
Puzzles are a BIG favorite with all 3 kids! Ladybug loves them the most!
Krash is a builder, so I challenged him to build one of the North American Landmarks, he chose the Washington Monument!
You can download printables and see more on our Continent Boxes webpage!
Products…
Target Dollar Spot Geography Supplies {get ‘em when you can!}
World Facts & Landmarks Flashcards {Rand McNally}
Geography Units North America {Evan Moor eBook}
Books…
Visit my Pinterest boards for even more ideas!