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Weeks 3 & 4: Introduction to Maps

 
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Lesson 3

Exploring Different Kinds of Maps

Circle Time

Different Kinds of Maps  
15-20 min.

 
A man sits on a chair and points to a map of the United States of America.

Children view different kinds of maps and compare them.

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Mapping My Day Read Aloud  
15-20 min.

 
A man points to a pathway around landmarks in Julie Dillemuth’s book “Mapping My Day” as he holds up the book.

Children listen to a story about Flora, a girl who loves to draw maps.

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The Maps in Mapping My Day  
15-20 min.

 
A man holds up and reads Julie Dillemuth’s book “Mapping My Day” while a child watches and smiles.

Take a closer look at the different maps in Mapping My Day.

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Intro to Map Adventures: Goat Challenge  
10 min. 

 
A man models playing goat challenge game in the Gracie & Friends “Map Adventures” preschool spatial thinking app.

Introduce the Goat Challenge game in the Map Adventures app, which focuses on spatial directions and navigation.

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Learning Centers

A Closer Look at Different Kinds of Maps  
15–20 min.

 
A man points to a map of the United States of America on a table with a boy and a girl.

Children take a closer look at the maps presented during Circle Time.

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Play Map Adventures: Goat Challenge  
10–15 min. 

 
A boy and girl play the Gracie & Friends “Map Adventures” preschool spatial thinking app.

Collaborative play is needed to navigate a map while avoiding the goats.

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