Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and locate different continents on a map using play-doh.

Materials and Prep

• Play-doh in different colors
• A world map (can be printed or drawn)

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Mold the play-doh into different shapes representing the continents.
2. Place the play-doh continents on the world map, matching their shapes to the corresponding locations.
3. Repeat step 2 multiple times to reinforce learning.
4. Encourage the student to explore and manipulate the play-doh continents freely.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about different parts of the world called continents."
• "Continents are like big pieces of land on our planet Earth."
• "There are seven continents in the world: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica."
• "Each continent is different and has its own countries, people, and animals."
• "We can use play-doh to make shapes that represent each continent."
• "Let's place the play-doh continents on the map to see where they belong."
• "Can you find North America? It's the continent where we live."
• "What color should we use for Africa? Let's find it on the map."
• "Great job! Now, let's explore and have fun molding the play-doh continents."