Then turn your children into detectives and ask them to find the pictured items. Not only will they enjoy the hunt, but they'll be thrilled to discover the real thing. Or, ask your kids to find paintings that have their favorite colors, shapes, or things in them. This game is not only fun, but also teaches children to look very closely at each object. For young children, learning geography can mean playing in the sandbox or livening up a car ride by playing a license plate game.
Children can also learn to read maps.
This way they can picture where relatives live and understand why it takes so long to get there. 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.