Map Making

This versatile resource supports learning about communities, maps, directions, and positional language through hands-on play and exploration. It includes pre-made road maps, as well as large and small road and rail pieces for students to build their own maps.

Landmark labels (trees, ponds, mountains, houses) and community markers (restaurant, hospital, bus stop, gas station, airport, hotel) allow students to create unique and meaningful maps. Both color and black-and-white versions are included for all materials.

Use this resource for:

• Map making: Build and customize maps using templates, roads, and icons
• Play mats: Create and explore communities with cars, figures, and blocks
• Positional language: Practice prepositions through guided placement and questions
• Giving directions: Develop direction-following skills using maps and manipulatives

Ideal for units on community, neighborhoods, mapping, and “Me on the Map,” as well as for dramatic play and language development.