Year 2: What are the common map symbols and why are they used?

This week in Geography, the children were quizzed on which map symbols they may have seen around the area before. Symbols such as the P for 'Parking', bus stops and train stations, as well as symbols for schools and parks. We then looked at how they might be used on a map, and the children drew some of these symbols onto a map of their own.

We then used this knowledge in our Art lesson. The children created a map of their journey to school, adding details and symbols to represent different landmarks.