Mapping Our Community
This week in class, we’ve been exploring maps as part of our geography learning — and the children have loved becoming mini map-makers!
We began by learning how to read map symbols and keys, understanding what different pictures and colours represent, such as schools, parks, rivers, and roads. Pupils then used these skills to explore maps of our local area, pinpointing familiar places like the school, library, shops, and their own streets.
We also created our own maps of the community, adding keys and compass directions to show landmarks and routes. It was a fantastic way to link our learning to the real world and develop our understanding of where we live.
This learning supports:
- UNCRC Article 28 & 29 – Every child has the right to an education that develops their knowledge of the wider world.
- Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Learning about the places and people in our local area helps us understand how we can care for our communities.
The children showed great teamwork, observation skills, and pride in learning more about the place they call home!
