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
- Mold the play-doh into different shapes representing the continents.
- Place the play-doh continents on the world map, matching their shapes to the corresponding locations.
- Repeat step 2 multiple times to reinforce learning.
- 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."