Homes and Houses from Around the World

This informational unit is intended for young learners focusing on homes and houses around the world. It focuses on different countries and how people live there, in what type of house. It explains why homes are different based on where the home is located. Materials homes are made from is discussed, as is what are differences between a house and a home. Students will learn through literature connections, photos of real homes, engaging activities, and reflection. It is perfect for the youngest learners and it meets many social studies requirements for homes from different cultures.

Included are the following:
Vocabulary Word Wall with real photos

Photo posters of 13 different types of homes around the world

The Tiny House Movement: Literature exploration and informational mini book with real photos and activities

What Makes a Home? Anchor chart parts and reflective printables

Homes of the World Mini Reader: photos of real homes along with definitions; perfect for your classroom library

My Book of Homes: An interactive coloring book of the homes studied in the unit

If the Walls Could Talk Big Book and Matching Student Reader: Discusses how homes are different around the world, but we all live in homes

Building a Castle Big Book: Focuses on materials homes are made of and why

Literature Connection: If I Built a House: What would your dream house look like?


This is a fun unit for our little learners and fits perfectly with the home and world cultures requirements. Please see the preview for a closer look!