Map My Community
Creating maps builds spatial awareness and understanding of community layout.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Community Helpers
- Learning area: Science
- Level: Level 2
Objectives
- Create a simple map showing where community helpers work
Materials
- Large paper
- Crayons
- Stickers of buildings
- Toy cars
Instructions
1. Discuss where helpers work (hospital, fire station, school).
2. Draw roads on large paper together.
3. Add buildings with stickers or drawings.
4. Use toy cars to 'drive' between locations.
5. Discuss how helpers travel to help people.
Educator tip
Add simple labels to buildings to introduce environmental print.
Assessment
Observe spatial placement of buildings and ability to describe locations.