What to do1. Divide the children into two groups. Ask the first group to hide a special object (the treasure) inthe classroom while the second group is not looking.2. Working with the first group, cut down the sides and around the bottom of a paper grocerybag. Flatten to form a large rectangle. Trim edges and corners to make the bag look like anauthentic map.3. Invite the children in the first group to draw the classroom, then mark an "x" where the treasureis hidden. They may need your help with this.4. Turn the map over. Tape the ribbon about 2" (5 cm) from the edge of the map at the midpointof its short side. Roll the map up and tie it closed with the ribbon.1835. Have the children in the first group present the map to the children in the second group. Theninvite the children in the second group to follow the map to find the hidden treasure.6. If the children enjoy the game, they can switch sides and group two can hide the treasure andcreate the map.More to doMath: Older children can count paces or measure distances. Hide several treasures and numbertheir locations, then have the children look for them in sequence.
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