Explore Brazil: Read Around the World Geography Unit for Kids
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Welcome to Brazil! This colorful Read Around the World unit is a hands-on way to introduce kids to the culture, geography, and traditions of Brazil.
Our family has a special love for this country — my husband served a two-year mission there, and it holds a special place in our hearts. This unit was originally created when the Summer Olympics were hosted in Rio de Janeiro, but it’s a timeless resource to explore Brazil any time of year!
What’s Included in the Brazil Unit Study
This printable Brazil Unit Study for Kids includes a full week of fun, educational activities designed to bring the country to life. Inside you’ll find:
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A reading list of picture and chapter books about Brazil
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Craft ideas inspired by Brazilian traditions
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Recipes to try at home
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Cultural videos and links to explore daily life in Brazil
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A Brazil flag coloring page
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A Christ the Redeemer coloring page
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Brazil trivia questions to test your knowledge
Each “Read Around the World” unit is designed for one week of learning but can easily be extended into a full cultural study or family theme week.
You can download the full unit for free now!
Picture Books About Brazil
Here are some great books to include as you explore Brazil together:
The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry
The Rainforest Grew All Around by Susan Mitchell
How Night Came from the Sea by Mary-Joan Gerson
The Dancing Turtle by Pleasant DeSpain
Living in Brazil by Chloe Perkins
Hello, Brazil by Jason Louis
Let’s Visit Rio de Janeiro!: Adventures of Bella & Harry by Lisa Manzione
1,2,3 Suddenly in Brazil by Cristina Falcon Maldonado
Mr. Elephant’s Rio Tour by Jane Dullard
Brazil for Kids by Baby Professor
The Sock Thief by Ana Crespo
Magic School Bus: In the Rainforest by Eva Moore
Chapter Books About Brazil:
Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
Afternoon on the Amazon by Mary Pope Osborne
Rio de Janeiro- Recipe for Adventure by Giada De Laurentiis
Brazilian Folktales by Livia de Almeida
Hands-On Brazil Craft: Make a Carnival Mask
Celebrate Brazil’s most famous festival—Carnival!
Kids can make their own festive masks using colorful craft materials.
You’ll Need:
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Pre-made black or white masks (or cut your own from cardstock)
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Glue or glue dots
Directions:
Decorate your mask with bright colors and lots of sparkle! Encourage kids to look up pictures of Carnival costumes to get inspired by the creativity and joy of Brazilian culture.
Download the Full Brazil Unit Study
This activity is just a small taste of what’s included in the Read Around the World: Brazil Unit!
Inside the full printable pack, you’ll find book lists, recipes, crafts, trivia, maps, activities, and more — everything you need for a fun, educational week learning about Brazil.
Hello Karyn! Thank you so much for including The Sock Thief! I hope your kids enjoyed it. You and the kids might also enjoy my website – http://www.anacrespobooks.com – where you can find downloadable activities for The Sock Thief and even learn how to pronounce the words in Portuguese. Thanks again! And have fun! Ana
Hi Karyn. I’ve signed up several times to be able to get to the Brazil unit specifically. I would like to be able to get to some of the others as well. Maybe I am doing something wrong. It thanks me for registering & tells me that I will receive an e-mail with a link. I haven’t received any e-mails. If you could please help, that would be wonderful 🙂
Hey! I just checked and it says that it has sent. It may have gone to your spam. I will send over the link to the subscriber library for you. 🙂
Awesome! I’m from Brazil but I want to teach a lot of things about other countries to my children in the future.
Please send me the unit on Brazil.
Thanks for this awesome work!