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Movement
2 hours (including preparation and follow-up)
Whole class with adult supervision
Community Places Walk
Week 4 Activity - Detailed Instructions
Learning Objectives
- Students will identify and locate community places
- Students will observe details about their neighborhood
- Students will practice mapping and directional skills
Materials Needed
- Clipboards with simple maps
- Pencils and crayons
- Camera
- Safety vests or bright clothing
- First aid kit
- Parent volunteer helpers
Preparation Steps
- 1Plan a safe walking route with interesting community places
- 2Recruit parent volunteers for supervision
- 3Prepare simple maps for students to follow
- 4Check weather and dress appropriately
- 5Notify school administration of walking field trip
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Review walking safety rules and expectations
2
Give each student a clipboard with map and pencil
3
Walk to planned community locations
4
Stop at each place to observe and discuss
5
Have students mark locations on their maps
6
Take photos of students at different community places
7
Encourage students to notice details and ask questions
8
Return to school to discuss observations and complete maps
Assessment
- Observe students' ability to identify community places
- Note attention to safety rules during the walk
- Document observations and questions about the community
- Assess basic mapping and directional understanding
Teaching Tips
- Keep the walking distance appropriate for kindergarten stamina
- Bring water and snacks for longer walks
- Have a backup indoor plan in case of weather issues
- Take lots of photos to create a documentation display
Extension Activities
Additional ways to extend and enrich this learning experience
- 1Create a photo book of the community walk
- 2Draw detailed pictures of favorite places visited
- 3Interview community members met during the walk
- 4Plan future walks to explore different areas