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HOMEMADE MAP

(For Ages 7+)

Ingredients:

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Map (for reference)

Prep Time:

  • 10 minutes

Recipe for Fun!

This is a great activity to do before you set off on a trip with the kids. Talk with your kids about where you’re all headed. Together, draw a map, including your starting point and destination, and major stops and landmarks along your route. Jot down the names of noteworthy places, and make sure to illustrate your map!

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