The challenge

Step 1

Take the opportunity to teach your child about location and direction the next time you’re both at a public attraction such as a large shopping centre, zoo or farm

Tip:

Notice and point out if the map has compass points, a scale or a legend (key) to help locate places or attractions.

Step 2

Encourage your child to suggest the route that you'll take to different places and ask them to describe their plan to you.

Encourage them to use words like:

• north, south, east and west
• north-east, south-east, south-west and north-west
• left and right
• direction
• legend or key
• position
• scale.

The conversation

After completing this activity, work with your child to create a map of your local town, suburb, farm or even your home to be used by other members of your family for a sightseeing tour. Remember to include compass points, a scale, a legend (key) and important landmarks or attractions..

Road safety tips

When being a road user in the local environment:

• Stop! Look! Listen! Think! every time you cross the road
• Use a safe place to cross the road
• If travelling on a bus wait till the bus has gone and then use a safe place to cross the road
• Always wear a helmet when you ride or skate
• Walk on the right-hand side of the road facing oncoming traffic when there is no footpath
• Be aware of your environment and surroundings by not being distracted by devices and headphones.