Explore A Local Landmark
Here's What To Do
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Visit a local landmark (a building, statue, sign, tree, hill, park, etc.).
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Explain that a landmark is something big that can be seen from a distance and can help people find their way around.
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Ask your child to describe the landmark's characteristics.
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Talk about how you might use the landmark to get where you're going.
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Put on your "binoculars" (cup your hands around your eyes and get ready to look in the distance).
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Engage:
- "What do you notice about the landmark's size, color, material, texture, or shape?"
- "When I see this building, I know that I need to turn right on this street to get to your school."
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Encourage:
- Share your own observations first to help spark your child's thoughts. Like: "I notice that the statue is super tall and narrow."
- "Do you recognize this corner with the tall tree and the sign? Does it help you know that we're near something?"
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Reflect:
- What are some other landmarks in our community?
Not quite ready?
As you travel around your community, ask your child to name familiar places.
Ready for more?
Talk about more landmarks in your community, and how you can use them to find your way around.
As your child masters this skill...
They will be able to describe important features of a local landmark.