Ages 10–11
5th Grade — Homeschool Nations
The perfect entry point. Students focus on geography, basic government, and simple budgets. Parents guide most crisis decisions.
Skills your student builds
- ✓Continents, oceans, and 30 core countries
- ✓What a government is and 3 types they'll recognize
- ✓Money in vs money out (simple budgets)
- ✓Journaling one decision per week
Parent & teacher tips
- →Sit beside them for the first 2 weeks
- →Ask 'why' more than 'what'
- →Celebrate one thoughtful decision per week
6-week starter plan
- Week 1Pick a real country and locate it on 3 maps
- Week 2Choose a simple government and explain why
- Week 3Set the first tax rate and predict what happens
- Week 4Trade one resource with a family member's nation
- Week 5Handle a small crisis together
- Week 6Present your nation to the family
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Ready to run a nation?
The complete Homeschool Nations curriculum bundle and standalone digital book are available to purchase and download now.