Teaching Geography

In the age of digital maps and GPS apps on smart phones it may seem silly to think of teaching your kids about geography . You figure that they’d be better served mastering programming and other technological subjects. It would be a serious mistake to deny the importance of understanding one’s place in the physical world to a growing child. You need to give them a basic knowledge of geography as well as natural and physical sciences so that they can start to see where they fit in the world.

A great way to start this process is to buy simple tools and toys for your child when they are still young — before they head off to school. A
globe is a good starting investment. It will teach your kids not just that the world is round, but that the countries and cities of the world are separated by great distances and physical barriers like oceans and mountains. They may not be able to name countries, but they will have a sense of the enormity of the planet.

You should also consider purchasing a World Wall Map for older children. They make great wall decorations while providing countless opportunities for educating your kids. Besides teaching them the locations of counties, you can share odd facts about various countries, cities, and bodies of water that will eventually spark an interest in the history and culture of other places. That’s the true beauty of geography — it relates to government, history, culture, languages, social studies, business, and countless other fields of study.

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