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Getting from Here to There

Maps of Our Community

Day 94of 180
Week 19of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Trace routes on a community map using directional words

2

Understand how maps help us navigate

3

Practice using words like 'left', 'right', 'straight', and 'turn'

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:6

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:6 (WEB)

Just like a map helps us find our way, God guides us on the right path in life

📦 Materials Needed

  • Local community map
  • Colored markers
  • Blank paper
  • Toy car or marker to trace routes
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students around a large community map. Ask them to point out places they recognize.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me a place you know on this map?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how maps help us find our way by showing directions and distances between places.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Maps are like special pictures of our community
  • Maps show us how to get from one place to another
  • We use directions like left, right, and straight to follow a route
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What places do you see on our map?
  • How might we use a map to visit somewhere new?
3Activity: Route Tracing Adventure (8 min)
hands-on

Students will practice tracing routes on a community map using directional language.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose two places on the map
  2. Use a toy car or marker to trace a route
  3. Describe the route using words like 'turn left', 'go straight', 'turn right'
  4. Take turns tracing different routes
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace a route with teacher guidance

Challenge: Create a treasure map with multiple stops

4Closing (4 min)

Recap how maps help us find our way, just like God guides us in life.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about maps today?
  • How can we use directions to get where we want to go?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for giving us maps to help us find our way, and for guiding us in life. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll create our very own community map!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:6

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Path Tracing: Have children trace a path while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning basic map reading and directional skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice directional language at home
  • Use maps during family trips
  • Encourage children to describe routes verbally
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between left and right can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to describe a simple route using directional words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a map of your home
  • Play 'Map Treasure Hunt' game
  • Draw a route to a favorite place

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