Map Facts
Help your child create a map of your local area and then take a walk, following along on the map as you go.
Map Facts
Time
- 15 to 30 minutes
Materials
- Map of the local area
Directions
Map skills can develop special concepts that help children understand distance and time. A good way to expose children to maps is to use one of the local area when you take a walk together, following along as you go and planning turns and routes.
Extensions
- Mark things on the map that are meaningful to either of you, such as where you live or go to school or where friends live. Find a favorite pizza parlor or video store.
- Take a ride to a new place using the map and let your child direct you about turns.
- Graduate to a map of the state to plan an imaginary trip.