With it’s extreme temperature regions and the fact that it is a country in two continents, Russia is an interesting country for kids to study. There’s some great information about the freezing tundras and the animal and plant life found there. And you can enjoy learning about Russia’s unique culture.
This post is part of the 5 Days of Country Unit Study series. You can find links to all of the posts and a link to your FREE My Country Study packet below.
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Books
The Littlest Matryoshka by Corinne Demas Bliss (early elementary)
Russia (Country Explorers) by Tom Streissguth (elementary)
If You Were Me and Lived in Russia by Carole P. Roman (kindergarten and elementary)
R is for Russia by Vladimir Kabakov (elementary)
Spotlight on Russia by Bobbie Kalman (elementary)
Look What Came from Russia by Miles Harvey (elementary)
Russia (DK Eyewitness) by Kathleen Murrell (upper elementary)
The Magic Nesting Doll by Jacqueline K. Ogburn (kindergarten and elementary)
Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave by Marianna Mayer (upper elementary)
Websites
Russia and her Neighbors- This page has lots of links and lesson plan resources.
Activities, Games, and Hands-On Resources
Activity Village has printable maps and worksheets for learning about Russia.
Watch this video about Russia.
Make some nesting dolls for lacing with this free printable from Hello, Wonderful.
Use a grid to draw Russian buildings with beautiful domes in this activity from The Educator’s Spin on It.
Learn to make Russian tea with JDaniel4’s Mom.
Make meat filled Piroshki’s with this Russian recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen.
Use this free printable to make cute Matrioshka paper dolls.
You can find the other country unit studies here:
Russia
Don’t forget to grab your FREE My Country Study printable pack here.
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