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Age range: 3-6

Theme Area: Problem Solving

Related Episode: Prepare According to Instructions

Subjects/Skills: Map Skills; Listening Skills

Materials Needed:
Paper
Drawing materials

Directions:
Draw a simple map that your child can follow. For example, you might draw a map that shows the route from your home to the mailbox on the corner, from your child's room to the laundry room, or from the kitchen to the dining table.

Give your child a task to do that involves using the map you've drawn. You might say, "I have some bills that I have to mail. Can you show me the way to the mailbox? You can use this map to help."

Show your child how to hold the map. Point out the familiar places on the map, such as your home, a tree down the street, the grocery store, and so on. Have your child use the map to get to her destination.

When you have gotten to the destination, show your child how to turn the map around and have her follow it to return to the starting point.

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