My child has been learning In this block, we will be learning all about positional and directional language, as well as making and drawing our own maps! Week 1: Spatial Awareness Week 2: Basic Mapping Skills Week 3: Directional Language Week 4: Positional Language Week 5: Consolidation Week Each session starts off with an activity to engage our mathematical minds. We learn new concepts together and then complete activities/games based on our learning from the session. Throughout the sessions, I share picture books linked to our lessons and also provide lots of opportunities to get up and get moving too! We have so much fun along the way and I would love for you to join me on this marvellous mathematical adventure. " Learning objectives: L.O: To develop a comprehensive spatial awareness, basic mapping skills, proficiency in directional and positional language, and the ability to integrate these skills to solve practical problems and engage in creative activities.

Math

• The child has developed spatial awareness through activities and games that involve understanding and describing the position of objects in relation to themselves and other objects.
• Basic mapping skills have been learned by creating simple maps and understanding their purpose.
• Proficiency in directional language has been achieved through activities that involve giving and following directions using words and simple diagrams.
• The child has learned positional language by understanding and describing the position of objects using terms like above, below, beside, and between.

For continued development, encourage the child to create their own treasure maps or scavenger hunts, using directional and positional language to guide someone to a hidden item. They can also practice drawing maps of familiar spaces, like their bedroom or the playground, using basic mapping skills and applying directional and positional language to describe locations.

Book Recommendations

• Maps and Mapping (First Discovery Books) by Gérard Dhôtel: This book introduces children to the basic concepts of maps and mapping in an engaging and informative way.
• Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey by Martin Handford: This interactive book encourages children to spot and locate characters and objects in various settings, helping develop spatial awareness and directional language.
• Let's Go, Hugo! by Angela Dominguez: Follow Hugo the bird as he learns to navigate using directional and positional language in this delightful story.