Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic geography concepts through a fun princess-themed activity.

Materials and Prep

• A map or globe
• Construction paper
• Markers or crayons
• Scissors

Activities

1. Create a Princess Kingdom Map

Using the construction paper, markers, and scissors, help your child create a map of their own princess kingdom. Encourage them to draw different landmarks, such as castles, rivers, and mountains.

2. Find the Real-Life Locations

Show your child a map or globe and explain that the princess kingdom they created is imaginary. Help them locate real-life countries or cities that have similar features to the landmarks they drew. For example, if they drew a castle, find a real castle on the map.

3. Act Out a Royal Journey

Encourage your child to pretend they are a princess going on a royal journey. Ask them questions about the different locations they would visit and the geography they would encounter along the way. For example, "What kind of terrain would you cross to reach the mountains?"

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Geography is the study of the Earth's features, like mountains, rivers, and cities."
• "Maps help us understand where things are located on the Earth."
• "We can create our own maps to show imaginary places, like the princess kingdom you made."
• "Real-life locations can have similar features to the ones we imagine. For example, castles can be found in different countries."
• "When we pretend to be a princess going on a journey, we can think about the different types of terrain we would encounter, like mountains or rivers."