Homes around the world

Have you ever toured or seen a dwelling completely unlike your own? Most of us are fascinated by such houses, and kids enjoy seeing or hearing about how children from other times and places lived. Every culture and period has its own type of housing; by studying it, we learn about lifestyle, climate, topography, belief systems, living standards, even politics. These topics are included in the bigger subject of geography. As you study history, take time to discover more about houses of the…

House Styles! In this lesson, you will learn a list of different types of houses with ESL pictures and example sentences to expand your vocabulary.

This was a wonderful lesson where my children explored their habitat and learned about homes where people live.

This unit can be used with any book or books about Homes Around the World. The book Homes Around the World by Judy Nayer would be perfect to use for some of the activities in this unit. Included are many whole group lessons and ideas, student writing activities and literacy activities to help increase rigor! It is aligned with the Common Core Standards. ...

Canada The Inuits of Canada live along the northern coast of Canada. Inuits/Eskimos The Inuits of Canada live along the northern coast of Canada. They live in homes called igloos or snowhouses. Summer igloos may be a tent of canvas or deer skin. Winter igloos may be a hut made of snow. These are made from blocks of snow fitted and shaped together to look like an igloo. The cracks are filled with loose snow. Igloos keep the wind out and the warmth in.

A collection of homes from adobe in the USA to turf in Norway and cob in Romania to dry stone in Canada.

These books about homes and houses will show pre-k children all different kinds of homes. As you read these books, talk about where your students live and

A look at kids, bedrooms, and houses around the world through children's books and a photographic essay. Great addition to any community unit!

Houses come in all shapes and sizes, and they reflect the diverse cultures, climates, and resources of each region. Join us as we travel to different continents and learn about some of the fascinating dwellings that people call home. Includes suggested books and activities for the global classroom.

House Styles! In this lesson, you will learn a list of different types of houses with ESL pictures and example sentences to expand your vocabulary.