Social Studies Plan for K-2 Homeschoolers (+Books)

Social Studies for K-2 Homeschoolers
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If you are coming here looking for a full curriculum, this isn’t it. Apologies! But if you are looking for a relaxed and gentle approach to social studies topics for your K-2 homeschooler, I’ve got you covered.

With a rising 7yo and 5yo come 2024-2025, I like to keep social studies simple for now with general ideas, historical figures, and geography concepts with a side of ALL the books. If you are like me, you may think it is best to keep things light and fun at these ages, too. I think by providing the right materials and offering ideas you are simply exposing them to important facts and figures without weighing them down with too much information when they really can’t utilize this information in their lives just yet. All you can do is provide exposure through beautiful books, stories, games, etc. and whatever they cling to, you can dive deeper or if not, move onto something else. That is how I see it, anyway!

So I came up with a list of social studies topics/important symbols/historical figures that I would like to touch on with my kids this year. I know I am missing a ton of important people, but I could only do so much in one year (I look forward to making more lists in the future!) We may do one per week or maybe a few topics if they make sense together (like George Washington and the George Washington Monument in one week, perhaps). There is lots of room for overlap! And if we don’t get through it all, we can simply move into next year. The beauty is, you can go at your own pace and do as much or as little as you want. I’ll include my book choice next to each one. I truly believe that reading to your kids is enough. But of course, you can find projects or crafts and activities using Pinterest to go along with topics, too. I hope this is helpful to another homeschool mom!

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Geography Concepts:

I am using an Evan Moor Geography workbook as a supplement to the below.

Historical Figures:

Important Symbols:

Other Topics/Concepts:

Aside from the above, there are a few other things I invested in. You do not have to have all the things, but some things I think are important to have so your kids can explore and play. There is no better way to learn.

Social Studies for K-2 Homeschoolers

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  1. Bianca, I love all of these homeschool posts as I plan ahead for homeschooling for my 4-yo son! Question – I remember a while back you mentioned your daughter going back to traditional school, is she back at homeschool with you now? What changed? Just curious! :) Sorry if you already addressed it. Happy spring to you!

    1. bianca

      Hi Jessica! Glad these are helpful to you!!

      And yes, we are homeschooling again. I did not address it on the blog though, just on Instagram. But long story short, my daughter did not enjoy public school and it didn’t feel like a good fit once we gave it a go. She asked to come back home and I was glad to have her come to that decision! Our homeschool feels stronger than ever having seen that the grass is not always greener. I will keep the posts coming. :) x

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