The Seven Continents
The world is divided into 7 large chunks of land called continents; Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antartica, Europe, and Australia (also known as Oceania). We live on the continent of North America, which is the third largest continent. How cool is that!? Watch this video to learn more about our continent North America .
Have you ever traveled to any of the other continents? Where have you been or where would you like to go? I have spent time in Spain and Italy, both of which are in Europe. What a wonderful world God had created! There are so many different people, animals, foods, landscapes, and sights to see! God is an amazing Creator, isn’t He? In addition to all of the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes, He created each person as a unique creation in His image. In all of the world, there is no one like you! God loves you so much. In the Bible, in Genesis 1:27 it says, “ So God created mankind (people) in His own image, in the image of God He created them; make and female He created them.”
God created each and every person, and we are all special to Him. God wants us to love others, just as He loves us, no matter how similar or how different we are from one another. I found a book, written by Matthew Paul Turner and illustrated by David Catrow, called "When God Made You" that tells of God’s love for us. Listen to this song too: "God Made Me".
People who live in North America had family members before them that came from other places. Our ancestors, the family members that lived before us, came to North America from many other continents. When people move from one country to another with the plan to stay in the new country, it is called immigration. I shared with you that my ancestors (my great, great grandparents) immigrated to North America from Europe, specifically England, France, and Germany, in the early 1800’s. I also recently learned I have ancestors from Ireland and Scotland! I really enjoyed learning about your ancestors through the family trees you brought to school last week.
Think about a typical school day for you. How do you start your day? What things doyou do with your teacher and your friends? Do you think students from other continents do the same things? Watch this video to see what two classes, both from different continents (Bangladesh in Asia and United Kingdom in Europe), do during their school day. Are there any parts that are like your school day? "One World, One Day"
Follow the links below to learn more about each continent. They are listed in order from largest to smallest.
Check out the songs below for a fun review of the continents and the oceans! 
Below are links to books I found that revolve around the topics I shared with you: God created each of us, we all have differences and similarities, and showing kindness and love to others.
"Counting on Community" written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara
"The Day You Begin" written by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Rafael Lopez
"Last Stop on Market Street" written by Matt De La Pena and illustrated by Christian Robinson
"The Sandwich Swap" written by Her Queen Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah with Kelly DiPucchio and illustrated by Tricia Tusa
"Same, Same, but Different" written and illustrated by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
"The Invisible Boy" written by Trudy Ludwig illustrated by Patrice Barton
"Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler" written by Margery Cuyler and illustrated by Sachio Yoshikawa
"I Walk With Vanessa" written and illustrated by Kerascoeet
This is an art project that you might have fun doing.
Pasta world map create a map with paint, pasta, and glue