Jam investigates landmarks

Landmarks are objects in our environment that stand out or objects that are quickly recognized. They are used as a way to distinguish a location, and help navigate through our cities.
Jam explored the landmarks that are in route to his day care center. 

We started the conversation after we dropped off my youngest son. While driving, I asked Jam how he knew we were driving the right way. He responded by pointing out the cake bakery on the side of the road (it’s so hard to miss). He said we pass it every time. 

As we continued, I asked him what stood out the most. He mentioned the construction site and the horse signs from the race track. I was surprised he saw those signs. 

I asked him to tell me when we should turn and which way to turn. When he told me correctly I asked how he knew that was the right way. He said he knew by the seeing the restaurant sign at the corner.

This continued until we reached his daycare. It was interesting to see what stood out to him in the landscape, what didn’t, and what he could see from his seat. I think this was the most fun he has ever had on a morning commute. It defiantly woke him up.

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activity

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Talk to your child about what they see while in route to a place they go often. Start by asking these questions.

• Which way should we turn? How do you know that is the correct way­­?
  
• What is the funniest thing you see?
  
• What is the largest thing you see?
  
• What is something you see every time we go to _____?
  
• What stands out the most in your memory?
  

Case #3: Investigate your path to school. Fill in the map by drawing the landmarks you see.

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