A Continent Love Story

Once upon a time there were two continents, who were very much in love Once upon a time there were two continents, who were very much in love. After a whole year of dating... North America South America

… North America and South America finally got married!

North America South America North America extended his hand to South America in order to never let her go. This is why they are always touching! North America South America

For their honeymoon, they flew over the Atlantic Ocean to Europe For their honeymoon, they flew over the Atlantic Ocean to Europe. They enjoyed this wonderful, special time together. Europe North America Atlantic Ocean South America

Years went by and the Americas had their first child Years went by and the Americas had their first child. They love names that begin with “A” so they named her Asia. She is the biggest of all of their children. Asia

Africa soon came along. She is the second in line…

…and is always looking up to her older sister, Asia. Africa Asia

Antarctica joined the family a few years later Antartica

Antarctica looks up to both of her sisters Antarctica looks up to both of her sisters. That is why she is way down south She is a strong swimmer and is found in the Southern Ocean. Europe Asia Africa Southern Ocean Antartica

The Americas wanted one more child, so they finally had a baby boy, Australia.

Asia and Africa love to babysit him and often let him swim in the Indian Ocean because it is close to all of them. North America Europe Asia Africa Indian Ocean Australia South America Antartica

When it is time for Australia to go to bed, North America and South America reach across the Pacific Ocean to hug him goodnight. North America Pacific Ocean Australia South America

The End

Resource Adapted from: https://www.mnemonic-device.com/geography/continents-story/ Amy Bass (teacher) Teacherspayteachers.com