For kids
Welcome! On this page you can learn all about the seven continents. You will find easy texts, big pictures and fun activities. Pick what you want to discover!
What do you want to learn?
Choose a topic and start exploring. Every page has short texts, big pictures and cool facts. You can also take the quiz to see how much you already know!
What is a continent?
A continent is a huge piece of land. There are seven of them. Read what they are and what makes each one special.
Animals by continent
Where does a panda live? And a kangaroo? Find out which animals live on each continent.
The continents song
Sing along! This fun song will help you learn all seven continents by heart.
Colouring pages
Print the maps and colour them in. Write the names of the continents yourself.
Quiz
Test your knowledge! How many continents do you know? Take the quiz and find out.
The seven continents
Earth has seven continents. They are seven enormous pieces of land. Every continent is different. Read what a continent is and learn the names of all seven.
Every continent has people, animals and plants. Some animals live on only one continent. You only find kangaroos in Oceania. Wild penguins only live in Antarctica and South America.
Learn and play
Do you want to learn the names of all the continents? Then the continents song is a great idea. Sing it a few times and you will know them all!
Are you a real explorer? Check out the full site with all the facts about the seven continents. There you will find maps, tables and lots more information.
Want to know more? Go to the grown-ups' guide or check the teaching resources for worksheets and quiz questions.