Map Our Community
Here's What To Do
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Before taking your child on a 10-15 minute walk in your neighborhood, discuss what a map is and show them a visual example.
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During your walk, talk about landmarks you're seeing.
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If practical, you can pause throughout your walk to draw places on your map. Or, you can wait until you return home to create your map.
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Help your child create their map! They can include buildings, parks, streets, or anything else important.
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Stretch and jog in place to get ready for your neighborhood walk!
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Engage:
- As you're walking, ask your child, “What do you see? Should this go on your map”?
- Help your child think about what to put on the map, like: "What should we draw on our map to represent the school building?"
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Encourage:
- Ask questions like “What is this place?” or “What is this for”?
- Help your child draw items in the correct location on the map, and help write labels for important places.
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Reflect:
- Give your child a high five for working so hard to make their map!
Not quite ready?
Begin drawing the map yourself and ask your child what details to include.
Ready for more?
Make a zoomed out map of your area that includes bodies of water, mountains, etc..
As your child masters this skill...
They will be able to create a simple map of their neighborhood.