This last week we began our geography unit in second grade. We began by learning the mapping essential vocabulary of map, globe, key, scale, grid, birds eye view. We practiced making our own maps and creating symbols for our map keys. The students love making their own maps of our neighborhood where the school is...

Last week, Strite's Farm Store (the local orchard and farm market that we frequent, year round) had about twenty different kinds of pumpkins, gourds, and squash. I had to pace myself not to buy one of every single variety, just for fun. I was thinking that pumpkins would make great, seasonally appropriate science lessons and...

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My Place on the Map has never been so adorable. This really helps my kiddos understand where they live in comparison to the universe! #WhereILive #MyPlaceontheMap

Some of the concepts that our kiddos need to learn can be quite abstract. Understanding their place in the world […]

Kindergarten has been learning all about Community over the past few weeks. Yesterday we went to the fire station and today we finally completed our “in-house community.” Well worth t…

Teaching Strategy SSKG3 State the street address, city, state, and country in which the student lives. Students can create a flip book to show what there address, city, state, and country are. The school address can be used to make it easier

This simple project with help teach kids geography and increase their global awareness as they begin to grasp their city, state, country, and continent.

Love the idea of using nesting block cups to help young kids understand their place in the world! Find out how to make your own!

Kids will have fun while learning where do I Live with this printable activity perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students.