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Favorite World Globes for Kids of All Ages (Bilingual)

By Betty
August 17, 2020

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Our Favorite World Globes for Kids of All Ages!

Confession: we’re kind of obsessed with maps and globes! Our favorite world globes have been helpful for teaching my kids about the Earth and geography.

We have world globes for my preschooler and forever globes that my daughter and I both reference frequently while reading stories, history homework, or the Bible!

Plus. globes are just too pretty! And my inner child still likes to play “spin the globe, travel to wherever it lands” with my kids!

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Our Favorite World Globes for Kids of All Ages!

Table of Contents

  • Benefits of world globes for kids of all ages
  • Understanding the purpose of world globes for kids
  • Comparison of globes for all ages
    • Montessori land and water sandpaper world globe 海陆地球仪 / 海陸地球儀
    • Montessori colored continents globe 各大洲地球仪 / 各大洲地球儀
    • Bilingual political and topography world globes
    • 3D Earth puzzle for fun and decoration!
  • Which world globes does your family prefer?

Benefits of world globes for kids of all ages

Although maps are more easily accessible and free on the internet, world globes are much more accurate.

From relative size, proportions, and distance, having at least one world globe can make a big impact on hands-on learning at home.

More geography resources for kids

  • Montessori Felt World Map for Kids
  • Free Printable Montessori Continents 3-part cards (Chinese, Korean, English)
  • 6 Geography World Map Atlas Books in Chinese and English for Elementary and Preschool

Understanding the purpose of world globes for kids

For younger children, globes with minimalist designs are perfect for teaching the basics of land and water forms and continent names.

Political and topography globes contain far more details with small text. This can be overwhelming or just the right amount of information, depending on the learner.

If you’re on a budget, I can understand skipping the basic globes and just getting a “forever” political/topography globe.

Although the introductory globes have been helpful for my son, my daughter didn’t need them. But there are also tutorials for making your own introductory globes, and I’ll share them below!

Comparison of globes for all ages

Our Favorite World Globes for Kids of All Ages!

Montessori land and water sandpaper world globe 海陆地球仪 / 海陸地球儀

The land and water sandpaper globe 海陆地球仪 / 海陸地球儀 (Hǎilù dìqiúyí) is ideally the first that is introduced to children, typically around ages 3-4 in a Montessori classroom.

The main purpose is to show kids how the world appears from outer space and to recognize the different land and body masses.

This video shows how the globe is used to present basic land and water concepts in English.

  • Printable land and water map (Chinese, Korean, English) here
  • Where to buy: Neinhuis, Alison’s Montessori
  • How to DIY: Examples here and here
Montessori Animals and Continents 3-Part Cards (English, Chinese, Korean)

Montessori colored continents globe 各大洲地球仪 / 各大洲地球儀

If you want to save on cost/space, as a homeschooling parent, my humble opinion is that you can skip the land and water globe and consider getting or making the Montessori color continents globe 各大洲地球仪 / 各大洲地球儀 (Gè dàzhōu dìqiúyí).

  • Where to buy: Alison’s Montessori
  • How to DIY: Examples here, here, and here

My son is using the continents globe as reference to his Animals and Conintnets the World activity (free printable in English, Chinese, Korean).

Replogle political and topography globes - bilingual Chinese and English
Daughter exploring bilingual Chinese/English world globe

Bilingual political and topography world globes

These types of globes are definitely worth having at home!

Although we already had an English Replogle globe for a few years, I was so excited when another mom told me about their bilingual English/simplified Chinese globe!

We’re always trying to encourage our kids to speak the minority language. In the short time that we’ve had this bilingual globe, my kids have been excited to find Chinese characters that they know!

This proves the importance of having a print-rich environment that reminds us to speak Chinese.

Replogle political and topography globes - bilingual Chinese and English

Here are close up images of each of these gorgeous, well-designed globes.

We will be giving our extra English globe to a friend to jump-start their homeschooling year!

Related: Play Area / Homeschool Room Before and After: 11 Tips for Decluttering

Replogle political and topography globes - bilingual Chinese and English

Here’s a closeup of Asia!

Replogle political and topography globes - bilingual Chinese and English
  • Where to buy English, simplified Chinese, or Spanish Replogle globes:
    • 12in (30cm) Bilingual Simplified Chinese/ English: Amazon
    • 12in (30cm) Spanish / English: Amazon
    • English globes: Amazon, Replogle website*

*Use coupon code CHALKACADEMY for 15% off globes at https://replogleglobes.com/ * Free shipping in continental US. Coupon applies to all models but cannot be combined with other coupons.

For parents looking for traditional Chinese globes in the US, Yo! Baby Shop has a variety of sizes. While we don’t personally have their globes, I would recommend larger sizes so the words are more visible.

  • Where to buy traditional Chinese globes:
    • 12″ (30cm) Illuminated Touch Light Antique Globe traditional Chinese / English: Yo Baby Shop
    • 12″ (30cm) Illuminated Rotating Satellite Globe traditional Chinese / English: YoBaby Shop
Ravensburger puzzle globe for kids and adults; fun decoration
540-piece 3D Earth puzzle

3D Earth puzzle for fun and decoration!

Last but not least, I had to share this 540-piece 3D puzzle globe that my daughter loved putting together! The puzzle is actually much easier than it looks, because the pieces are labeled with numbers.

  • Where to buy:
    • 540-piece 3D Earth puzzle
    • 180-piece 3D Earth puzzle

Related: Favorite puzzles for kids of all ages

Which world globes does your family prefer?

Are your kid(s) distance learning, homeschooling, or attending school in person?

Please share in the comments below! We’d love to hear about your family’s experience!

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About Betty

I'm a Chinese-American mom who is having fun teaching my children Mandarin Chinese while re-learning the language myself. I love coming up with creative, hands-on, and educational activities, and I hope these ideas help your children have fun learning Chinese!

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Comments

  1. Susannah Zhang says

    August 22, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    I plan to homeschool with the help of a bilingual babysitter. I would love to use the bilingual Chinese/English globe!

    Reply
    • Lanae says

      December 9, 2020 at 9:06 pm

      Our kids are in a hybrid they go for a couple hours a day and then the rest distance

      Reply
  2. Annie says

    August 22, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    Ooh would love a Chinese & English globe . With the absence of overseas travel I think globes are so nice to help children learn about the world

    Reply
  3. Wendy chen says

    August 22, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    Oh this would definitely be a good addition to our home classroom!! We already have a globe but this would definitely replace our current globe!!

    Reply
  4. Michelle Tan says

    August 22, 2020 at 8:17 pm

    I am homeschooling my 2 kids. I would love to win the Chinese/English globe.

    Reply
  5. Sylvia says

    August 22, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    We would love to use the bilingual Chinese/English globe for homeschool too! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity and review!

    Reply
  6. Kelly says

    August 25, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    We’re homeschooling my son, he’s in Pre-K. Since he’s not able to attend Chinese school (they went virtual, but it’s not a great format for his age), I’m taking his bilingual education in hand. Hoping to win the Chinese/English globe, but I’d be pretty happy with the English one, too! It’d just give me an opportunity to put stickers with Chinese on it so we could both learn.

    Reply
  7. Terri Wu says

    December 9, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    My son is curious about the world and how the earth was created. He is in grade K and is doing online learning at home. He would love to have the globe. Thanks.

    Reply
  8. Greicy says

    December 9, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    My daughter is learning from home for languages and distance learning for school.Would love an English globe. We travel the world through music and food.

    Reply
  9. LL says

    December 9, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    We are doing homeschool this year

    Reply
  10. Michelle Engerer says

    December 9, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    I am homeschooling my 3 and 1.5 yrs old. We would love to win the simplified Chinese globe!

    Reply
  11. Linda says

    December 9, 2020 at 8:41 pm

    We are homeschooling now. I would like a Chinese/English globe!

    Reply
  12. Tassia says

    December 9, 2020 at 8:41 pm

    We are homeschooling my older kids (7 and 4 years old) and the English globe would be such a great help!

    Reply
  13. Sara says

    December 9, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    My son is 3 y/o and he is at home this year. Next year we are hoping he can start in person preschool. We would love the Chinese/English globe!

    Reply
  14. Cat says

    December 9, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    Distance learning, but honestly it feels like homeschooling. Thank you for all these awesome giveaways opportunities!

    Reply
  15. Dorothy says

    December 9, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    Hi Betty!
    My two kids are doing distance learning with extra homeschooling on the side.
    Thank you for hosting such a wonderful giveaway!

    Reply
  16. Virginia W says

    December 9, 2020 at 9:50 pm

    We would enjoy the Simplified Chinese/English globe. My kids are doing distance learning and we have an old, wobbly globe with some very outdated country names. They also love playing spin the globe.

    Reply
  17. Leidy Ko says

    December 9, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    I homeschool in Chinese and have been eyeing the Chinese/English globe to add to our learning resources. Plus, I have a love for globes and the world map. <3

    Reply
  18. Terence Yu says

    December 10, 2020 at 7:01 am

    This would be a great addition to our homeschooling. We dream of world schooling one day and start with the integration of their Chinese heritage. I hope and pray we win the globe with Simplified Chinese. This is truly a rare treasure!

    Reply
  19. Charmaine says

    December 10, 2020 at 7:32 am

    My son is doing distance learning in the morning and I use your resources to teach him Chinese in the afternoon. I would love the Chinese/English globe!

    Reply
  20. Jian says

    December 10, 2020 at 8:36 am

    My kids are doing homeschool right now.

    Reply
  21. Amy says

    December 10, 2020 at 9:34 am

    Yes, we are homeschooling with classical conversations and this year my 7 year old memorized all his states and capitals, and points them out readily on any map (which mom cannot yet do, lol!). We have been on the hunt for a good globe for about a year now, so appreciate this post! It would be amazing if they also created one with traditional Chinese. 🙂

    Reply
  22. Yun says

    December 10, 2020 at 9:57 am

    This bilingual globe is fantastic! My son is showing a lot of interests in the world right now. He is not in preschool this year due to the pandemic 🥺I teach him Mandarin when I’m off work.

    Reply
  23. Eugenia Chu says

    December 10, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    My son goes to school in person where he takes Mandarin as one of his classes. He also goes to Saturday Chinese school – but online. We would LOVE the bilingual English-Chinese globe! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  24. Sue Rojas says

    December 10, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    Homeschooling as well right now! This would be a wonderful!

    Reply
  25. Elena says

    December 11, 2020 at 6:51 am

    We hope to win the Chinese globe for my grandkids who are homeschooling

    Reply
  26. Jayne says

    December 11, 2020 at 9:22 am

    oooh! I love traveling and would like to instill that to the kids as well. The globe with Simplified Chinese would be great for us to be more exposed to the Chinese language. This is an amazing amazing find!! Thank you for introducing this to us Betty

    Reply
  27. Diana says

    December 11, 2020 at 9:23 am

    None of the above! Both kids are preschool age and just playing at home all day long. Wish I had time to do some teaching. They’d love this globe though!

    Reply
  28. Vicki huang says

    December 11, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    Neither. Luckily my son is still young enough where I dont need to send him to school. I dont even know how I would decide what to do during this time…

    Reply

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