You might consider making geography personal and relatable by talking to your daughter about places that are familiar and relevant to her including her hometown and places she has visited. Use a map or a globe to point to these different locations — you can even frame the map and put stickers on the places you have been or would like to go together. Use this discussion as a springboard to talk about the differences between states and countries. The monthly subscription, Little Passports, is one way for children to learn about states and countries and the difference between the two. Another great way to teach children the difference between states and countries is through books like “Me on the Map” by Joan Sweeney.
