They might learn why they attend a certain school by looking at a map of the community. And, if you're going on a trip, show your child the route you'll take to get there. Pick out license plates from different states and use a map to show your child where those cars are from. When you write or call to get these booklets, you'll also receive a free Consumer Information Catalog , a listing of more than 200 free and low-cost federal publications on a variety of consumer topics. Since parents are a child's first teachers, playing games at home, in the car, or on a trip to the museum can be the first classroom.
Children learn when families do things together.
A Guide for Family Visits and Helping Your Child Learn Geography . Don't try to see everything in one visit. Thirty minutes to one hour may be the limit. For young children, learning geography can mean playing in the sandbox or livening up a car ride by playing a license plate game. For example, pick out license plates from different states and use a map to show your child where those cars are from.