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Maps
By JMC

Here are a few other ideas for mapping: I use masking tape and make a large grid 4x5 or 3x4 on the floor. Then I ask the students what kind of places are in our school neighbourhood (school, houses, train station, factory,
Chruch, swimming pool...) and I make symbols for them with their help. Then I place them on the grid in some similar fashion to where they are outside. Then I put letter and number cards down and have them give me co-ordinates. You could do this in class, outside with chalk or in the gym. They love doing this. I also have some real simple maps that are similar and they have to draw objects

in the given co-ordinates. We also talk about directions and find north, south, east and west in the class and then I ask them to tell me where their desk is and other objects. I also give them instructions: walk 2 steps north, 5 steps east....
I use a computer drawing program (Kidpix) and have the students draw a map for Santa or Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairy to find their house. They have to add 3-5 landmarks so character knows the way and which is the right house. They enjoy this. You could attach it to their Christmas list. Hope this sparks some ideas.
JMC