Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own map of a fun imaginary place!

Materials and Prep

You will need:

• A piece of paper
• Coloring pencils or markers
• Your imagination!

No prior knowledge is needed, just be ready to have fun!

Activities

1. Start by drawing the outline of your imaginary place on the paper. It could be an island, a city, or even a magical kingdom!

2. Add different features to your map like mountains, rivers, forests, and buildings. Use different colors to make it exciting!

3. Don't forget to include a key to explain what each symbol on your map represents. For example, a blue squiggle could be a river!

4. Once your map is complete, give it a name and show it off to your family or friends!

Talking Points

• "Let's start by drawing the outline of our map. What shape should our island be?"
• "Now, let's add some mountains to our map. How many mountains should we draw?"
• "What color should we use for the river on our map? How about blue like the ocean?"
• "Let's create a key for our map. What should we use to represent a forest?"
• "What should we name our imaginary place on the map? How about 'Adventure Island'?"
• "Great job on creating your map! What was your favorite part of this activity?"