The Shapes and Colors of Flags

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Materials

pictures of flags of several countries (1 per child)

world map

Instructions

l Write the names of five local cities or towns on sheets of paper.
l Set the sheets of paper on the classroom floor in a way that loosely matches
those cities' and towns' locations in relation to one another.
l Use masking tape to create "roads" joining the cities to one another.
l Set assorted blocks in each "city" to represent buildings.
l On separate sheets of paper, write the distances between each city and set
them out on the floor map.
What To Do
1. Show the children the floor map of the local area and surrounding cities or
villages, reading the place names aloud. Ask the children if they have ever
been to any of those places.
2. Point out how some locations are near and others are farther away. Read each
distance card aloud.
3. Invite the children to drive toy cars from one city to another. Discuss the
distances with the children, talking about which cities are near and which are
far away.
4. Encourage the children to make up stories as they move the cars on the map.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
l Can the children say which locations are nearer and which are farther away
from a particular place?
l Can the children say the names of the locations?

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