Made a community out of paper bags and road tape

Social Studies

• The child learned about community and the different types of buildings and places that make up a community.
• They gained an understanding of how roads connect different parts of a community.
• They learned about collaboration and teamwork as they worked together to create their paper bag community.
• They developed problem-solving skills as they faced challenges while building their community.

Continued development: Encourage the child to expand their paper bag community by adding more buildings, landmarks, and details. They can also research and learn about different types of communities around the world and create models or drawings of those communities using paper bags and road tape.

Book Recommendations

• My Community by Rebecca Emberley: This book introduces young readers to different aspects of a community, such as schools, libraries, and parks, through colorful illustrations and simple text.
• Building Our House by Jonathan Bean: This book tells the story of a family building their own house from scratch, highlighting the teamwork and determination required to create a community and a home.
• Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney: This book helps children understand their place in the world by starting with their home and gradually zooming out to show their community, state, country, and the entire planet.