Beginning with the seven continents and the world’s oceans, gives young learners a clear, tangible sense of place. Geography in the early years helps children understand not just where they are, but how the world is organized.

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In grades K–2, our focus is on building geographic awareness and vocabulary. Students engage with maps, globes, puzzles, and read-alouds to explore continents, oceans, major countries, and natural features. Lessons are concrete and visual, supported by hands-on activities such as coloring maps, labeling landforms, and matching cultural images to regions. These early experiences help students form strong mental images of the world and spark curiosity about people and places beyond their own community.

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In grades 3–5, students begin to take on a more analytical role. Building on their earlier knowledge, they engage in deeper research projects, comparing countries and regions, investigating landforms and climates, and exploring how geography influences culture, economy, and history. Students might write reports, give presentations, or create detailed maps and diagrams. This stage emphasizes critical thinking and synthesis, encouraging students to connect what they’re learning in geography to subjects like science, literature, and history.

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Across all grade levels, local geography is incorporated, helping students understand the features of Florida and the Daytona Beach area.  Whether learning about faraway continents or the rivers and coasts of their own state, students are guided to see geography as a living, meaningful part of the world around them.