I found this map placemat in the Target dollar section. Bear and I like to talk about the different States and their shapes. Sometimes we take out the play dough and cover the States to try to make their shapes, then we flip the placemat and try to put our play dough blobs onto the correct States.
With clues, Bear can point out 8 states.
(Where is New York? It's a triangle with an island attached. Where is Texas? It's the biggest state. Where is Florida? It's the state with a handle. etc.)
My son likes looking at the states and pointing to the ones he knows too (taht's pretty much Nevada and Utah). I think it's interested how fascinated they are by geography at this age.
ReplyDeleteNeat idea!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I was surprised to find JC know all the continents through this method. I'm going to try it with the states too!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! My daughter knows a little bit about state geography and this would be a great way to continue learning the states. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteAre you participating in the Post Card Project ? ;) I noticed your comment on one of the blogs... My son and I started one in Jan... as we study the continents, the 50 states and Canada. ;) I would love to exchange post cards if you are! We are in Wa! ;)
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