More with maps in preschool

We explored a variety of maps in my classroom. The goal of our mapping explorations was simply to compare different kinds of maps and what kinds of things can be found on a map like lines, colors, words, directions, land, sea, roads, and places. You can read about our simple introduction to maps on this post: Simple Exploration of Maps in Preschool.

More with Maps by Teach Preschool

For a creative way to explore our maps, we invited the children to cut up an old atlas and make their own map collages on scrap cardboard.

More with Maps in Preschool by Teach Preschool

To begin the process, the children flipped through the atlas until they found a page they wanted to cut into pieces like a puzzle.

More with Maps in Preschool by Teach Preschool

Maps provide lots of opportunity to try your hand at cutting on lines because there are so many lines to choose from!

More with Maps in Preschool by Teach Preschool

Once the children had a few map shapes cut out and ready to go, they were invited to hop on over to the gluing table to glue their shapes on a piece of scrap cardboard…

More with Maps in Preschool by Teach Preschool

Each child made his or her own decision on how they would like to create their cardboard map collage.

More with Maps in Preschool by Teach Preschool

The children were welcomed to go back and cut more pieces if they desired to do so.

More with Maps in Preschool by Teach Preschool

A very simple activity that gave us the opportunity to explore maps a little more closely and be creative in the process!

More with Maps in Preschool by Teach Preschool

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Check out: Making our own Maps in Preschool

and Silhouette Maps by No Time for Flashcards

 

Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

Let me tell ya...

With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

Whenever your calling feels hard, just remember, 'He who began a good work in you (and in the children you serve) will be faithful to complete it.'

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