Town Places Slides
Social Studies: Our World
Early Learners
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Welcome to Our Town!
Letβs explore familiar places in our neighborhood and discover how maps show us the way!
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πΊοΈ Simple Maps
π€ Our Community
Big Question
What is a Community?
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People
Families, friends, and neighbors who live, learn, and play together.
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Places
Buildings, parks, and roads where we go each and every day.
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Helping Out
Working together to keep our town safe, clean, and happy!
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Circle Time Chat: What is your favorite place in your neighborhood?
Town Tour: Part 1
Places to Learn and Play
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The School
A place where children learn reading, math, art, and make great friends!
Who works here? Teachers & Students
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The Park
An open green space with swings, slides, grassy fields, and tall trees.
What do we do here? Run, play, & picnic
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Look around: Can you name two things you see at a playground?
Town Tour: Part 2
Safe and Healthy Places
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Fire Station
Where shiny red fire engines rest and firefighters get ready to help people in emergencies.
Sound: Wee-woo, wee-woo!
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Hospital & Clinic
A caring place where doctors and nurses help us stay strong, healthy, and get well.
Who works here? Doctors & Nurses
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Movement Fun: Pretend to steer a big fire truck with both hands!
Town Tour: Part 3
Food and Stories
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The Library
A quiet, wonder-filled place where we can borrow books, hear stories, and learn anything!
Rule: Gentle quiet voices
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Grocery Store
Where we buy delicious fruits, crunchy vegetables, milk, bread, and treats for our meals.
What do we bring? Shopping cart & list
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Turn and Talk: What is your favorite healthy food to get at the grocery store?
Map Concept
What is a Map?
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Looking Straight Ahead
When we stand on the sidewalk, we see the front door and windows of buildings.
Ground View: Just like our eyes see!
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Looking Down from Above
A map is a drawing from high up in the sky, like a bird looking down at rooftops!
Bird's-Eye View: That is a MAP!
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Try It: Flap your wings like a little bird and look down at your desk!
Interactive Practice
Can You Find It on the Map?
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π« School Oak Street
π³ Sunny Park Next to School
π Library Book Lane
π Fire Station Main Street
π¦ Duck Pond Water Way
π Market Apple Court
π Point to the Fire Station!
π What is next to the Duck Pond?