Exploring Asia! – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 8–11

Asia is a fantastic place! It's full of cool animals, stunning views, and a ton of history! With over 4.7 billion people (that's 60% of the entire earth) and both extremes of elevation—the lowest point at the shore of the Dead Sea and the highest point, world-famous Mount Everest—alongside some of the most advanced countries in the world, it truly is a sight to behold.

But how do you make that interesting for your kids?

Well, there's one way: plop a workbook in front of their faces and hope and pray they memorize something, or make it fun and engaging!

Every child understands things in their own cool way, so why have just one way to 'learn'? Maybe your kid loves to read, or maybe they learn best by seeing. The wonderful thing about homeschooling is that you can switch things up and find the teaching style the works best for your family!

 Free Learning Resources

You don't have to be part of the History Plus family to learn about Geography!Here are some kid-friendly sites and ideas to spark your imagination for teaching your kids about Asia in a fun way:

General

•  National Geographic 

• Ducksters

• World Geography Games 
• Geoguesser 
• National Geographic Kids
• Britannica Kids.
• BBC Bitesize 

Free Videos & Documentaries:

• Animals of Asia  – BBC Earth
• The Densest City on Earth —Neo
• Geography: Asia —  CashCourse
• Central and Western Asia — Geography Now!

Hands-On Activities:

• Origami Fun: Learn simple Japanese origami animals. (or make ninja stars!)

• Cook Around the World: eat food from countries around Asia as you learn about them!

• Chinese Lantern: Make Lanterns they can hang up in their room, or make ones that fly!

 Books:

Maybe you've noticed your child loves to read, or learns better when you read to them. Here are some books on Asia to buy or check out at your local library!

• Sisters of the sword — Maya Snow. (an adventure novel set in Ancient Japan)

• Border Crossings: A Journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway —  Emma Fick
• All About Thailand: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids — Elaine Russell
   

History Plus Brings It All Together

With History Plus, your child won’t just read about Asia—they’ll experience it through:

• Short, engaging video lessons.

• Hands-on projects and crafts.

• Worksheets designed for ages 8–11.

• A discussion section to ask questions.

Ready to Explore the World? Sign up at History Plus and start your family's adventure!

— Janaya Allers