Symbol Systems Investigation

Children investigate various symbol systems—maps, signs, musical notation, mathematical symbols. They discover that communities use shared symbols to communicate, then create their own classroom symbols.

• Framework: Reggio Emilia
• Unit: Communication & Language
• Learning area: Symbolic Expression
• Level: Ages 4

Materials

• Collection of real signs and symbols
• Maps of various types
• Musical notation samples
• Materials for creating symbols

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