For The Community
Fun. Imaginative. Relevant.
The Adventures of Mo is not just for kids. This free geography resource is for people of all ages, interests, and backgrounds.
Consider exploring the history behind popular recipes invented in this country like those for brownies or grilled cheese. Did you know that there is only one ocean on Earth? Find out about its five layers or zones. Learn more about NASA’s original seven astronauts or the first weathermen of the west.
Try tackling some of the US trivia, which can serve as perfect dinner conversation starters with family or friends. What note did the Liberty Bell strike the last time it rang more than 150 years ago?
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Which state elected the first woman to Congress? Maybe you’re planning a vacation. Which state is the sunniest in the country? Which one has a floating post office?
Time to start learning and sharing. Time to experience smart fun.
Something for Everyone
As a free geography resource, The Adventures of Mo can benefit the people in your community in different ways. Besides learning and sharing, they can use this resource in their daily lives.
Grandparents
Consider asking questions like:
- How did Mo and Finchy (the story’s main characters) react?
- How could they have handled the situation differently?
- What would you have done in this situation?
Homeschoolers
Early reader books can be effective resources for students being homeschooled. This free eBook can reinforce lessons involving US geography or history and compass or cardinal directions..
The website offers trivia about all 50 US states. Consider starting off each day with a fun fact. For instance, did you know that Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote? Or that California is bordered by 3 states, another country, AND an ocean?
Likewise, The Adventures of Mo website features blogs about each US state and three different series – America’s Firsts, Wild and Wonderful World, and All About Animals. They can serve as supplemental and valuable resources for kids when learning about the land, people, and history of each state.
Patton has also used Mo’s eBook to help a reluctant reader and writer. While working with a teacher at a one-room schoolhouse, Patton helped motivate a student to create and write a story of her own.
ESL Learners
For people who want to strengthen their literary skills or simply need additional support learning English, The Adventures of Mo eBook can be a working tool. Besides being a fun read, chapters are sprinkled with words that students learn in elementary school. At the same time, non-native English speakers can also gain more knowledge about US states, geography, history, and the country they may now call home.
PTAs/PTOs
Carol Patton, The Adventure of Mo’s creator, author and national award-winning journalist, has conducted more than 100 guided imagery presentations for elementary school students (via Zoom or onsite) in the classroom and for different organizations. Choose from 12 different presentations that focus on fun topics, such as traveling in space, the Pony Express, or riding in a hot air balloon. Each one is $99. First one is free. One free presentation per school.
If you’re interested in having her talk to your students, class or organization, contact us at: info@adventuresofmo.com
Beyond State Capitals
As a free geography resource for early readers, The Adventures of Mo travels beyond helping students learn the names of state capitals.
It can help them:
- Establish confidence with literacy skills
- Develop independent reading habits
- Identify and learn new vocabulary
- Help to build fluency
- Focus on certain elements like plot and comprehension
Focusing on engagement and comprehension with your child or student?
Consider these questions to ask as you begin the journey of reading Mo, the eBook, aloud:
- What state are Mo and Finchy currently visiting?
- What direction did they travel to reach this state?
- Where is this state in the country? Can you find it on a US map?
- What did you learn about this state?
- What states are north, south, east, and west of this state?
- Where is this state in relation to the state you live in now? Is it north, south, east, or west of where you live?
Have questions about our free, early reader geography resource? Just ask – we’re happy to chat with you!
