Children's Activity Atlas
What’s inside...
Young grab your ticket to a world of fun! Featuring 12 fully illustrated maps, this atlas is jam-packed with information about the different continents and each region's wildlife, food, architecture, and culture. The journey continues with more than 250 reusable stickers, eight perforated postcards, and a pocket-size passport with quizzes and cool facts. Curious kids will dream about their adventures to come.
Age
5-9
Length
31 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is one place you would love to visit from the atlas and why?
Can you name three things that you learned about another country's culture from this atlas?
How do you think children in different parts of the world live differently from us?
If you could meet a child from one of the places you read about, what would you ask them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Let your child lead the way by choosing which regions or countries intrigue them the most.
Use a world map or globe alongside the atlas to give a better sense of geography and scale.
Encourage your child to draw or write about a fictional trip to one of the places they found interesting.
Discuss similarities and differences between your culture and the ones read about, fostering a global perspective.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Geographical Awareness
Explanation: This book introduces kids to different continents, countries, key landmarks, and cultures through engaging maps and stickers, fostering a basic understanding of world geography.
Real-World Application: Children apply this lesson by recognizing world maps, understanding the concept of different countries and their unique features, which could be helpful in subjects such as social studies.
Example Lesson: Cultural Appreciation
Explanation: Children's Activity Atlas showcases various cultures around the globe, encouraging respect and appreciation for diversity.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children embrace multiculturism in their community and school, promoting inclusivity and social cohesion.
Example Lesson: Environmental Consciousness
Explanation: The atlas touches on different climates and geographical features, teaching children about the environment and the importance of conservation.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice recycling, conservation, and learn to be mindful of their ecological footprint from an early age.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: By using stickers to mark locations on maps, children engage in an interactive problem-solving activity that enhances their cognitive abilities.
Real-World Application: These skills translate to better analytical thinking and decision-making in real-life scenarios like planning routes or organizing tasks.
Example Lesson: Memory Improvement
Explanation: Memorizing the names of countries and landmarks improves cognitive retention.
Real-World Application: Enhanced memory aids in academic subjects that require recall, such as history or science.