Puzzle Map: Continents

Puzzle maps provide tactile, hands-on geography learning. Handling each continent builds spatial memory.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Cultural Studies
• Learning area: Geography
• Level: Ages 3-5

Objectives

• Identify seven continents
• Develop spatial awareness
• Build world geography foundation

Materials

• World Puzzle Map with continent pieces
• Control map

Instructions

1. Remove continents one at a time. 2. Trace edges, name continent. 3. Replace using control map. 4. Three-period lesson for names. 5. Discuss what lives/happens on each continent.

Educator tip

Start with child's home continent. Build out from the familiar to the distant.

Assessment

Child names and places continents correctly.

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