This half term, our little explorers have been diving into the fascinating world of the United Kingdom!
We began by learning that the UK is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The children enjoyed discovering each country’s capital city and recognising their unique flags.
This week, we have taken a closer look at England. Our young geographers have been using atlases, maps and Google Earth to locate and learn about different places across the country. They were excited to discover England’s highest mountain, longest river and a range of famous landmarks. It has been a wonderful journey of exploration! Some children were especially enthusiastic to spot places they have visited themselves, including the Lake District and the River Thames.
Over the next few weeks, we will be exploring Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales in more detail. We are looking forward to hearing about any personal experiences the children may already have of these countries and discovering even more important landmarks together.
How to help at home:
- Spend some time looking at maps and atlases – can your child find some of the places they have visited on them?
- Use Google Earth – can you find your house? Merry Hill School? Other significant places?
- As you walk/ drive around, look out for human (built by humans) and physical (naturally occurring) features.