

Paper Travels
Moving Around the Map!
Beginner
Point out geographical landmarks on a map (lakes, mountains, railways, roads, oceans).
Tip: Talk about how you would travel across these geographical features (a boat to cross the ocean, a plane to fly over mountains, a car to travel on roads).
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Intermediate
Select an origin and a destination on a map. Talk about which means of transport you would need to reach your destination.
Tip: Pick destinations that are both close and far away from the origin.
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Experienced
List as many means of transport as possible. Plan pretend trips that would require different means of transport.
Tip: Think of bicycles, horses, helicopters, hot air balloons, and kayaks.
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Why is this important?
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Map reading helps children develop spatial awareness and expand vocabulary.
Reference: Palmer-Cooper, J. A., & Birch, J. C. (2004). Geography in the early years (2nd ed., Ser. Teaching and learning in the early years). RoutledgeFalmer. https://www-taylorfrancis-com.uwinnipeg.idm.oclc.org/books/mono/10.4324/9780203240731/geography-early-years-joanna-birch-joy-palmer