Compassion's work in Ghana began in 2005. Currently, more than 25,000 children participate in more than 100 child development centers.
**Disclaimer: I have previewed many of these books and resources, but not all. Please use your own discretion when sharing these with your family.
Books:
- One Hen ~ How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference by Katie Smith Milway
- Ghana by Ettagale Blauer
- Ghana by Patricia Levy
- Ghana (Countries of the World) by Lucille Davis
- Ghana (Country Explorers) by Lyn Larson
- Grandma Comes to Stay by Ifeoma Onyefulu
- Deron Goes to Nursery School by Ifeoma Onyefulu
- Nii Kwei’s Day ~ From Dawn to Dusk in a Ghanaian City by Francis Provencal and Catherine McNamara
- ABC’s from Ghana ~ With Love by Betty Lewis Ellett
- Ghana in Pictures by Yvette La Pierre
- Ananse and the Lizard: A West-African Tale by Pat Cummings
- Colors of Ghana by Holly Littlefield
- Master Weaver From Ghana by Gilbert Bobbo Ahiagble
- Kente Colors by Deborah M Newton Chocolate
- In the Small, Small Night by Jane Kurtz
- The Talking Cloth by Rhonda Mitchell
- Teens in Ghana (Global Connections) by Myra Weatherly
- African Crafts Fun Things to Make and Do From West Africa by Lynne Garner
Books about Africa:
- A is for Africa Ifeoma Onyefulu
- Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale by Verna Aardema
- Look What Came From Africa by Miles Harvey
- Africa For Kids Exploring a Vibrant Continent by Harvey Croze
- African Critters by Robert B. Haas
- African Animal Alphabet by Beverly Joubert
- Alphabet of African Animals by Laura Gates Galvin
- African Myths by Eleanor E. Tate
- Fly, Eagle, Fly! retold by Christopher Gregorowski
Websites:
- Compassion
- National Geographic
- National Geographic Kids
- A to Z Kids Stuff
- PBS Kids
- Yahoo Kids
- Quest for Compassion
mancala is a fun game to play – I recently found a folding, wooden mancala game at Target for less than $5.
Other:- Families of Ghana – dvd
- Globetrekker
- Mancala
- Homeschool share – lapbook
- Compassion Blog
Youtube / Vimeo:
- Ghana trip – 2009
- 89.7 WMHK trip
- Parents told of child’s sponsorship
- Compassion Child Development Center GH231
- Compassion Child Development Center GH232
Printables:
- World Flags - flag
- ABC Teach – flag
- Enchanted Learning - Africa
To view my other country expert posts, go HERE.