Where Are the Jungles?
Map skills connect jungle learning to global geography.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Jungles
- Learning area: Geography
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Objectives
- Locate rainforests on maps
- Understand equator concept
- Name jungle regions
Materials
- World map
- Green stickers
- Globe
- Pictures of rainforests
Instructions
Find the equator. Rainforests grow near it—place green stickers on jungle areas.
Educator tip
Name specific forests: Amazon, Congo, Southeast Asian rainforests.
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe map skills and location recognition.