Drew her street and wrote her address

History

• The child learned about their own neighborhood and the concept of addresses.
• They practiced drawing their street and visualizing their surroundings.
• They gained an understanding of the importance of addresses for locating places.
• They learned about the historical significance of addresses and how they have evolved over time.

Social Studies

• The child explored their community and developed a sense of place.
• They learned about the different types of buildings and landmarks in their neighborhood.
• They identified their role as a member of a larger community.
• They understood the purpose of addresses in facilitating communication and navigation.

Continued Development: Encourage the child to further explore their community by taking walks or virtual tours. They can interview neighbors or local business owners to learn more about the history and significance of their street. They can also create a map of their neighborhood, marking important landmarks and locations.

Book Recommendations

• Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney: This book helps children understand their place in the world, starting from their own street and expanding to the whole planet.
• The Streets Where You Live by Kelly DiPucchio: This story follows a young girl as she explores her neighborhood and reflects on the people and places that make it special.
• My Place by Nadia Wheatley: This book explores the concept of place and history through the story of one piece of land from 1788 to the present day.